Christmas Countdown

Today I am sharing the final part of this project and it's

a countdown calendar for December.

Again I used scraps from two different retired Christmas packs.

I only needed small pieces for each page.

The pages themselves were cut using balmy blue card

and I made a stand for it using real red card.

The numbers were cut using the same paper and backed onto

card so a lot of cutting lol.

Each page is decorated differently.

I have put them all together

to make it easier for you to see.

I decorated them with words, snowflakes and some stamped

snowmen.

When I had all the pages decorated and the stand made I used

my Cinch to bind them all together.

So it just sits displaying the days date until Christmas.

Here is a quick walk through of each page.

I would like to enter this into

Daisy Chain - Christmas in July

CRAFT - Christmas

Merry Little Christmas - anything Christmas

Peace on Earth - anything Christmas

Sweet Treat Box

I had a box to make for an upcoming birthday so decided

to do a wee tutorial while I was at it.

I saw the original tutorial from a lady called

Crafty Little Miss K over on YouTube.

I have changed the score lines to make it a bit easier to follow

and changed the inside flap to make it open easier,

but other than that it follows her design.

I used black card and Country Woods for this one as it is

for a masculine birthday.

The sentiment came from a retired set called

Tiny Keepsakes.

I popped a candle in there to show how deep it is.

It is a 2" square box.

You can watch my tutorial here

Measurements needed to make one

Black card - 6" x 10"

Score 6" side - 2", 4"

Score 10" side - 2", 4", 6", 8"

DSP to decorate

6 pieces at 1 7/8" square

one party straw

I would like to enter this into

a Perfect time to craft - July challenge

Love to Scrap - anything goes

The Outlawz - no cards optional theme travel

Back to rain again today but yesterday was such a lovely day

in the garden and we had a visit from our Granddaughter Aimee!

We have a very exciting gaelic match to watch this weekend.

Our county team has made it to the All Ireland Finals,

so come on ARMAGH!!

By the sea

Our next challenge theme this fortnight over at

TAG TUESDAY

has been chosen by the lovely Valerie

and she has chosen summer holidays!

So whatever that means to you let us see it.

I have gone with a fishing scene and used a stamp set

called Beside Me (SU).

I attempted to make a sea and sky background and then

stamped the image at the bottom and coloured them in

with my markers.

I added a setting sun and a little yacht in the sea and

I used gesso to add some foam to the water.

Best I could do lol.

I finished with a brad and ribbon.

I would like to enter this into

Tag Tuesday - summer holidays

We Love Stamping - anything option sun, sea, sand

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

Creatalicious - anything goes option summer

Sweet Stampin' - tags

It's a beautiful sunny day today so I am heading out

to the garden to make the most of it.

Enjoy your day!!

Let it snow!

So with our Christmas theme over at Stamping Sensations

I was inspired to keep it going!

I had this wooden blank lying about since last year and

thought it could do with a bit of pimping lol.

So I got out my Country Woods dsp pack and covered

the base, sanding off all the edges.

I die cut the large letters for my wording along with some

snowflakes which I layered up many times and added gems to.

Then came the stamping. I used two old stamp sets called

Snowman Season and Spirited Snowmen.

The snow people were stamped, coloured and cut

and stuck in place.

I was pretty pleased with myself lol.

I have another nice project to share using the Christmas

theme but will save that until next week.

I would like to enter this into

Pearly Sparkles - Christmas in July

Crafty Calendar - add a sentiment

Cut it Up - Christmas in July

Crafty Catz - anything goes option make it cute

The Outlawz challenge - no cards option travel

Merry Little Christmas - anything Christmas

The Holly and Ivy - anything Christmas

We had a quick scoot down to Omeath today.

It started out very misty but eventually the sun shone through.

Beautiful breath of fresh air and the views were stunning!

#favourteplacetobe

Have a lovely weekend everyone.

Love never melts!

I have another card for our midway post over at

STAMPING SENSATIONS

where the challenge is anything goes

with optional Christmas theme.

This challenge really spurred me on to get started on Christmas.

We do of course have lovely prizes so please come and join us!!

For my card I used some scraps for my background, ripping the edge of one.

I die cut a circle and stamped some snowflakes and blended the sky.

I added some torn papers for the snow and a chip board tree.

I then stamped the snow couple, coloured them up and cut them out.

The sentiment was stamped directly onto the card base.

I finished with a ribbon, die cut snowflake and some glitter

and gems.

I have a few other projects to go along with this card

which I will share next week.

I would like to enter this card into

Pearly Sparkles - Christmas in July

Daisy Chain - Christmas in July

Crafty Gals Corner - anything goes option Christmas

CRAFT - Christmas

Cut it Up - Christmas in July

Alphabet Challenge - H is for holidays

Allsorts - circles or anything goes

Believe in yourself!

Something a little different today.

I didn't have enough paper left in this pack which was called

Berry Delightful (SU) to make a mini album so I went with

a folio wallet.

On the front I put two pockets with faux stitching.

In the big pocket I have a handmade mini book

and in the smaller pocket I have a tiny journal tag.

The stamp set I used is called Love This Moment (SU).

Inside I have the main book which has been stitched in place

with a vellum front and back cover.

To the left I have two pockets and I have added

a large handmade notebook and a mini book with paperclip notelets.

On the back page I have added another handmade notebook

and mini book with paperclip notelets.

I did finish off this pack and I am very happy with the outcome.

Here is a quick walk through of my folio

I would like to enter this into

Mix it Up - anything option veggie stamping

Love to Craft - anything goes

Crafts galore encore - July anything goes

A Perfect Time to Craft - July challenge

Love Those pretty papers - anything goes using patterned papers

Hugs

Hello little one

It's the second week of our celestial themed challenge over at

TAG TUESDAY.

I used my Bokeh Dots stamp (SU) again for the background,

this time in starry sky ink and coloured in some stars.

The baby image is from Stamping Boutique which I coloured

with my markers and cut out to fit on the tag.

The sentiment is from a stamp set called Little Elephant (SU)

which I stamped in black ink then coloured the background

to match the moon.

I hope you get time to play along this week!

I would like to enter this into

Tag Tuesday - Celestial theme

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

Digi Choosday - anything goes

Another overcast day today but at least it's dry.

We had our Granddaughter for 3 hours yesterday and seriously

all I can say is how did I do with for four kids lol.

Totally wrecked going to bed last night.

Enjoy your day everyone and thanks for stopping by.

Summer has begun!

I had this lovely pack of paper which had only a few sheets used

and I thought it would make a perfect album for my

Grandsons Sean and Tom for their holiday adventures this year.

The paper pack is from Echo Park called Dive into Summer

and it is full of lovely papers along with these great little

cut outs which work perfectly with the photos.

They have had one quick camping holiday already

and have just upgraded from a tent to a camper van so

lots more photos to come!

For the album itself I followed a tutorial from Gloria Scraps.

It measures 5" x 3 1/2" and has flip ups, tri folds and pockets.

Thankfully I had just enough papers to cover everything!!

I decided on a snap button closure as it was not staying closed

as I packed it with so much stuff lol and in order to secure

my closure I had to back the front paper in sticky back plastic!

 

I used some fabric on the side for a beachy look and added a little charm.

You can watch a quick walk through here

I would like to enter this into

Love to Craft - anything goes

Four seasons - summer inspired

A Perfect time to craft - July

Little Red Wagon - something you love

making mini albums

Mini Album Mania - any mini album

Love to Scrap - anything goes

It's overcast but dry today so we are heading out

to paint the fences!!

Enjoy your weekend.

First Christmas Mini Album

I have another little mini album to share today.

This one was made for my Granddaughter Aimee's first Christmas

this December.

On the front I made a shaker with the little penguin and some fake snow.

On the side I added a bell and some pompoms

and it has been closed using some red and white gingham ribbon.

The whole thing was constructed using real red card and scraps

from two Christmas paper packs.

I also used some Nitwits images for embellishments here and there.

You can watch my walk through video here

I would like to enter this into

Mini Albums -  any mini album

Pearly Sparkles - Christmas in July

Daisy Challenge - Christmas in July

Simply Create Too - Christmas in July

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes

The Holly and Ivy - anything Christmas

Another wet day here so pottering around the house

instead of the garden!!

Enjoy your day!!

It's all in the stars!

We have a new theme over at

TAG TUESDAY

chosen by the lovely Michele and she wants to see

all things celestial!

I pulled out a Lavinia stamp and a Bokeh Dots stamp (SU)

for my tag.

I stamped the fairy then masked her off so I could stamp the background.

I coloured her up using blends, added yellow to the stars

and backed it onto some night of navy card.

I used orchid oasis ink (SU), markers and finished her off

with some sparkly night of navy ribbon (SU).

This is the Lavinia stamp I used.

Was beginning to doubt myself after Brenda's comment below so went to check lol.

I hope you get time to join us!

I would like to enter this into

Tag Tuesday - celestial theme

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

A Place to start - anything goes

Little Red Wagon - Light it up

Sweet Stampin' - things with wings

We had a mostly sunny day yesterday so we painted the decking.

Today I can hardly move with aches and pains!!

Really showing my age lol.

Back to rain today for the whole day so glad to have

got the work done!!

Up on the rooftops!

Our July challenge over at

STAMPING SENSATIONS

is anything goes with the option of Christmas.

We have some lovely prizes up for grabs too

so please come and join us with your beautiful creations.

I had a good hunt through my stamp sets and came across

a Creative Expressions stamp called above the roof tops.

So I stamped and clear embossed the image in the middle of my card.

I ink blended the sky, masking off a circle for the moon.

I coloured the moon then decided to add some rays which

ended up making it look like the sun 😎 but there was

no going back at this stage lol.

So I splattered some chalk paint for snow.

At the bottom I inked some snow hills and then stamped my sentiment.

I would like to enter this into

Daisy Chain - Christmas in July

Pearly Sparkles - Christmas in July

Dragonfly Dreams - Christmas in July

12 months of Christmas - anything Christmas

Merry Little Christmas - anything Christmas

Christmas Crafts all year round - anything Christmas

The Holly and Ivy - anything Christmas

Peace on Earth - anything Christmas option mood board

Hope you get time to join us!!

 

Cup of cheer!

I was putting my Son's birthday present together and thought it

needed a little birthday card inside there too.

So I followed a sketch for this card and used the matching

papers, stamps and dies.

It did fit inside perfectly along with the gift holder!

You can watch my tutorial for the box card here

I would like to enter this into

Cardz 4 Guyz - anything goes masculine

Creative Inspirations - anything goes

Krafty Chicks - stamps

Creative Fingers - anything goes

Crafty Catz - anything goes option embellishments

Alphabet Challenge - G is for gentlemen

The end of another dull week weather wise

and the forecast for the weekend is much better!

Please send me some sunshine!!

Welcome to my blog Epie!

Thanks so much for taking time to follow me.

 

Christmas Mini Album

Tis the season??

I know a bit early even for me but this was the next paper pack leftovers

that was on my to 'use up' list.

 

I spent a bit of time sorting out what sizes each piece was and embellishments

I could use, before getting down to the size of the book.

This one is 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" and has lots of fold outs and pockets.

Again I went with the snap button closure as it is really

strong for these little books.

You can watch my quick walk through here

I would like to enter this into

Mini album Mania - any mini album

Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes

Love to scrap - anything goes

The 12 months of Christmas link up

Merry Little Christmas - anything Christmas

The  Holly and Ivy Christmas - anything Christmas

Peace on Earth - anything Christmas

I am hoping I have linked everyone up correctly this time.

Thanks for stopping by.

 

Flower wreath tag

It's the second week of my challenge theme FLOWERS over at

Tag Tuesday.

This time I stamped one flower spray from Country Birdhouse set six times.

They were coloured and die cut then I arranged them

around a die cut circle to which I stamped my sentiment.

I finished the flowers with some pearls

and a piece of matching ribbon.

I hope you can join us this week.

I would like to enter this into

Passion for Markers - use a die

a Place to Start - anything goes

Everybody Art - we love stamping

Beautiful Blossoms - flowers with option mood board

a Perfect time to craft - July challenge

Love to Craft - anything goes

So I have a question for you all. 

When linking your post to a certain challenge blog

do you click on the challenge blog post for the link or

do you just copy the challenge link itself?

Apparently I have been doing it wrong all these years by just adding

the link of the challenge blog and not that particular post 😒

I had my wrist slapped twice today lol. So now I am clicking on the challenge

post first for every single one I enter.

 

Birthday chocolate

It will be my youngest son Milo's birthday on the 4th July

and even though he will be 39 I still like to give him

a bit of chocolate packaged up for his birthday.

His favourite is Yorkie bars so that's what I designed the box to fit.

It holds 3 chunky bars.

You can watch my tutorial here

I used Latte Love Bundle to match his birthday card.

Measurements needed to make one

Card - 8" x 9 1/2" Score 8" side at 1 1/2", 6 1/2" Score 9 1/2" side at 1 1/2", 4", 5 1/2", 8" DSP to decorate two pieces at 1 2/8" x 2 2/8" three pieces at 4 6/8" x 1 2/8" two pieces at 4 6/8" x 2 2/8" one 1" circle

I would like to enter this into

613 Avenue Create - anything option for the guys

Creative Fingers - anything goes

CRAFT - anything goes

Papercraft Challenges - for the boys

Cardz 4 Guyz - anything goes masculine

Kreativtanten challenge - for men

Welcome to my newest follower Tina Foley!

Thanks so much for following my blog Tina.

The schools finished today for summer and of course the weather

is having none of it!! Hoping for a nice day tomorrow as we have

a big GAA match with our county in the quarter finals.

Have a lovely weekend!