Double post

Our May challenge and our FINAL one over at 

STAMPING SENSATIONS

is Cute Creatures!

As always there is a fabulous prize

so be sure and get your entry/entries in!

I went with this poor giraffe and made a bookmark.

The background was made on my gelli plate

using acrylic paint and sponges

but I did mask off my giraffe first.

I then added some embossing paste (TH)

and a leaf stencil (SU).

At the bottom I added some green fun flock

to ground my giraffe.

I removed the mask and coloured him

up with markers.

I stamped the sentiment and chopped it up

to fit down the centre of the bookmark.

I finished it off with some black wool.

The Giraffe is from an old SU set

called Back on your Feet.

I would like to enter this into

The Outlawz - no cards

Love To  Scrap - anything goes

A Perfect Time to craft - anything goes

Creative Artiste - anything mixed media

(acrylic paints, gelli board, embossing paste, fun flock, wool)

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For our May challenge over at

We Love Stamping

the theme is 

All Creatures great and Small.

We have a lovely prize up for grabs here too

so come and join us!

For my card I used a cream base which I didn't like

so I inked it with green ink.

I then stencilled the background using a stencil

from IndigoBlu in green ink and

ran it through my sewing machine.

Next I stamped the gorgeous fox (IndigoBlu)

and coloured him up with markers.

I ripped around the edges of him

and before sticking in place,

I added some string so it would

show behind him.

I stamped and inked the sentiment,

chopped it up and placed on my card

to finish.

I would like to enter this into

Krafty Chicks - anything goes twist colour an image

Art Nudge - used the colours top right

Critter Crazy - feature a critter

Crafts galore Encore - anything goes

Love to Craft - anything goes

In the pink!

It's time for our May challenge over at

TAG-ALONG (and ATC's)

where I have chosen the theme of PINK.

You can add a little or a lot, up to you,

OR you can go with the anything goes option.

For my tag I made the background on my gelli plate

using a mix of acrylic paints in pink and white.

I laid a piece of lace over the paint

to get the nice soft texture.

Next I stamped some text along one side using

Gorgeously Made stamps (SU)

and stencilled some dots with 

TH embossing paste on the other side.

I stamped some flowers in pink from

Painted Seasons (SU) and arranged them

at the bottom of my tag.

I punched some butterflies out of the

waste paper from the gelli plate and

positioned them around the sentiment

from Framed Florets stamps (SU).

I finished by added some pearlised enamel

dots in red and added some lace

tied with ribbon to the top.

I would like to enter this into

Moving along with the times -  one or more butterflies

Pearly Sparkles - one or more butterflies

Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes

A Perfect time to craft - anything goes

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For my ATC I used the gelli plate again

with a piece of old lace material and

pink and white acrylic paint.

I added more petals to the flowers using

the pink paint and a brush

and then embellished with some colour

using acrylic markers.

I finished with some faux stitching,

pearlised enamel dots and a

sentiment.

I would like to enter this into

Dream Factory - 3 colours (pink, yellow, purple)

Beautiful  Blossoms - anything floral + mood board

ATC around the world - anything goes

Do-Al(l) Kreatives - flowers as eye catcher

I hope you get time to play along with us.

Remember you can follow the theme or

anything goes and you can make a tag,

ATC or Bookmark!

We do, as always have a fantastic prize

and a chosen top 3!!

Faux postage stamps

With the little bit of leftovers I decided to make

some faux postage stamps to help

decorate my Traveller's Notebook.

Not much to work with but perfect sizes for

1 1/4" x 2" and  1" X 1".

I punched the large ones with an SU punch and the square

ones with a square die.

I set about stamping bits and pieces here and there

using stamps from Studiolight grunge and

some IndigoBlu and some SU.

I cut up any birds I could from the papers

and added them to the stamps.

I added some faux stitching around each one.

The rest of the leftovers were made into

two mini books, some punched candi dots

and very small butterflies.

That little pile on the right is what I have

left but I won't be binning them!

I would like to enter these into

Snippets Playground - use your scraps

Allsorts - anything or anything but square

Ally's Angels - anything goes

Digi Choosday - anything goes

Stamps & Fun = creativity - stamp

Make My Monday - birds and/or eggs

Another traveller's notebook

I had this pack of slightly used papers that

I won from Brenda many years ago

and always felt it was too nice to open.

I eventually did make a few cards and a

mini album but still had lots left so

decided to make a Traveller's Notebook.

This is the back view.

I did lots of sewing on this TNB and I

do like the effect as well as the

fact it makes it much sturdier. 

This is a view of the spine.

I was going to use an elastic closure

but changed my mind and filled the

hole with a brad.

You can watch a quick video walkthrough here.

Items used

Papers - Anna Marie Designs

Stamps - Studiolight grunge collection,

Alphabest, Gorgeously Made (SU),

Sewing machine and inks.

I would like to enter this into

Girlz Creative Fun art of scrap - use designer paper

The Creative Crafters - anything goes

The Neglected Stuff - anything goes

I used old papers, brads and some stamps

Paper Rock Scissors - use scissors and/or paper

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

Babysitting duties first thing this morning!

Wish me luck. Aimee is now a little

whirlwind who never sits still!!

50th celebrations!

Making a start on my May birthdays now.

My daughter-in-law will be reaching the

grand old age of 50

so I wanted to make a special card for her.

I went with a pop up box card,

adding lots of balloons, candles, stars 

and number 50 of course.

I added layers of tulle behind each layer and a bit of

natural fibre in pink at the very back.

There is room for a verse on the back.

Stamps used

Broadway Birthday, Beautiful Balloons,

Approaching Perfection - all SU.

Studio G alphabet stamps.

Papers - DCWV all dressed up pack.

Number Dies SU.

I would like to enter this into

Creative Aunts - circles

Paper Rock Scissors - use paper and/or scissors 

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

Creative Fingers - anything goes

Crafty Catz - anything goes

Creative Crafting Uncles - circles

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes

The sun is shinning here today and hopefully

it's here to stay for a while.

 I have a bunch of new plants to pop into the

garden and the sun will make it a much

nicer experience lol.

Have a lovely weekend.

Personalised gift box

Happy Monday!

I haven't done a box tutorial for a while and

as I needed two for upcoming birthdays

I decided to give this one a go.

I found a tutorial for a square box with the

letter on the front on YouTube by a lady called 

Lisa Stenz.

I didn't want a square box though so I adjusted

the sizes to suit what I wanted.

These will hold money.

You can watch my tutorial here

Measurements needed

Base card

5 1/2" x 6 1/2"

Score short side - 1/2", 1 1/2", 4", 5"

Score long side - 1/2", 1 1/2", 5", 6"

Top Card/Paper

5 1/16" x 6 1/16"

Score all four sides - 1/2", 1 1/4"

Acetate - 2 3/8" x 3 3/8"

Large letter die

For my boxes I have used

papers from

Anna Marie Designs and Craftworks Cards

Dies from SU, 

Embossed acetate from stash,

white card, flowers from Craftworks Cards,

Geared Up Garage stamps and dies (SU).

I would like to enter this into

A Perfect Time to Craft - anything goes

Unicorn Challenge - use dies

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

Creative Fingers - anything goes

Double post

It's time for our midway post for our challenge at

STAMPING SENSATIONS.

where the optional theme is

Inspired by nature.

We do have two amazing prizes up for grabs so

be sure and join us this month.

Just be sure and stamp!

For my card I used a stamps and stencil from the

IndigoBlu Mixed Media Special 11.

I stencilled my background using the leaf stencil

in yellow ink.

I then stamped the flower repeatedly across

the bottom of my card.

Using markers I coloured the foliage and then

using acrylic markers I coloured the

flower heads so none of the yellow

would show through.

I then ran this piece through my sewing machine.

When attached to my card base I

stamped the sentiment from the same set.

I then stamped, punched and coloured the

butterfly using an SU set called

Butterfly Gala, and stuck in place.

I would like to enter this into

Beautiful Blossoms - anything floral optional mood board

Girlz Rebel Challenge - flowers

Let's Craft and Create - anything + option beautiful butterflies

Everybody Art - sewing

Simon Says - bright  & cheerful

Allsorts - in the garden

Addicted to stamps and more - die cuts and/or stencils

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As usual, it's also time for our

midway post over at

WE LOVE STAMPING

where the optional theme is 

SPRING.

We also have two lovely prizes here too

so come and join us!

My card was made for my Mother-in-law

for Easter.

I used the IndigoBlu Mixed Media Special 11

for my card here too.

I stamped my bunny and foliage on

my card mat then masked off the bunny.

The background was stencilled in green using

the leaf stencil.

I then coloured up my bunny and added

colour to the foliage using markers.

I ran the mat through my sewing machine.

Next I stamped the sentiment

from an SU set called Welcome Easter.

I inked around the edges in green

and stuck in place.

I would like to enter this into

Alphabet challenge - z for zoology

Try it on Tuesday - make your own background

Passion for Markers - Spring colours

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

Crafty Animals - include an animal

Critter Crazy - anything with an animal

The Creative Crafters - anything goes

Enjoy your weekend!

Flower fairy!

So I was hoking about some boxes in my craft room

for a certain Hunkydory card kit and came across

some of these gorgeous wee fairy decoupage sheets.

They are from Reddy Creative Cards.

I must have them for absolute years!!

So I decided to make an art journal page using one of them.

There is a challenge for art journals and their

theme is trees so that is where I started.

I added scraps of paper to my page all

around the outer edge. 

I then covered it in a coat of gesso.

I then added some pink gelato and acrylic

paint to get some colour.

The trees were made using a stencil (SU)

of tree trunks in brown ink in the centre.

I then sponged some light green and dark green

acrylic paints to create the tree top.

I then stamped some leaves over the top of that

using a stamp set called Life is Beautiful (SU).

Next I used some fun flock to create a mossy bottom

and added some punched flowers and 

pearlized enamel effects for the centres.

Next I popped out the little angel

and stuck her in place.

I highlighted some areas with my black pen.

I added the wording which I got from

Willowing Arts.

At this stage I should have left it but NOOOOO!

I decided to cover the corner in yellow paper

to look like a sunshine.

I stamped the sentiment from the

Life is Beautiful stamp set (SU)

and finally finished by splattering some gold ink

and adding some

white acrylic paint around the edges.

Then when dry I added some faux stitching.

It was very therapeutic and fun but my

desk was a complete and utter mess lol.

I would like to enter this into

Art Journal - trees

The Creative Crafters - anything goes

Pearly Sparkles - old and new

The Outlawz - no cards

A Perfect Time to Craft - anything goes

Creative Artiste Mixed Media

Tag and ATC

I have a tag for our midway post over at

TAG-ALONG (and ATC's)

where the optional theme is

blossoms, butterflies and birds.

For my tag I used an old set from SU called

Framed Florets. The shape of my tag was cut

using two of the dies in the set.

I then cut an oval, stamped my flowers onto it

and layered behind the green oval.

I stamped the flowers again, cut them out,

coloured them with markers

and layered them onto the tag.

I stamped the sentiment in yellow ink

and finished with a yellow bow and some green gems.

I would like to enter this into

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes

Unicorn Challenge - use dies

HQSCAT - shaped cards and/or tags

The Outlawz - no cards

Girlz Rebel Challenge - flowers

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For my ATC I made a background on my brand new

Gelli plate. Brenda said I NEEDED one!!

I hadn't a clue what I was doing but gave

it a go anyway lol.

I used blue and yellow inks and an old SU stamp

called crackle paint to create the look.

When dry I stamped the flowers along the bottom

using an SU set called Dragonfly Garden,

and coloured them up with markers.

I then stamped, punched and coloured the

butterflies (Butterfly Gala SU) and finished with a

stamped sentiment.

I would like to enter this into

Let's Craft and Create - anything/butterflies

Triple B - birds, butterflies, blooms

Crafty Galz Corner - anything option Spring

Allsorts - in the garden

Creative Friday - create your own background

Remember we have this gorgeous prize up for grabs

and a Top 3 will be chosen as well.

So come and join us with your

Tags, ATC's or bookmarks.

Birthday boy!

This card has been made for my Son Deaglan's birthday

which is on the 21st of this month.

I have used papers from We R Memory Keepers,

stamps from Beyond Stamping #5

and IndigoBlu Magazine

colour with markers and the fancy

interactive (peep hole/kaleidscope) inside is from a tutorial from

Emilia Sieradzan on Facebook.

I used oval dies and circle punches.

I put a  photo of him inside the little peep hole

which reveals when fully opened.

I would like to enter this into

Pearly Sparkles - something old (papers) something new (design)

Crafty Calendar - use dies/punches

HQSCAT - shaped card or tag

Creative Aunts - circles

Mix it up - anything option die cuts

Unicorn challenge - use dies

Have a lovely weekend.

Wildflowers

No stamping in sight for this one.

I had a quick card to make for a friend's daughter's

birthday so used a download from

Nitwits called Wildflowers.

Everything was printed a few times and layered

up. Sentiment was computer generated

along with her name.

I would like to enter this into

CD Sunday Plus - use a USB, CD or digital download

Girlz creative fun art of scrap - use designer paper

A Perfect Time to Craft - anything goes

Crafts Galore - anything goes

Alphabet Challenge - Y is for yellow flowers

 

Double post!

Our April challenge theme over at

STAMPING SENSATIONS

is 'inspired by nature'.

We have two lovely prizes up for grabs

so I hope you get time to join us

and be sure and pop over if you need some

inspiration!

For my card I used a stamp set from

AALL & Create called Garden Tools #326.

I stamped the little snail then masked him off.

I then stamped the thistle across the base of my white

card, coloured them up with markers

and added some green for the ground and

clouds and blue for the sky.

I stamped the sentiment from the same set,

chopped it up and layered on the same

card as the backing card.

I would like to enter this into

Daisy Chain - no designer paper

Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes

Allsorts - Springtime/anything goes

The Dream Factory - anything small sized (snail)

Beautiful Blossoms - anything floral + optional mood board

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Our April challenge theme over at

WE LOVE STAMPING

is 'Spring has sprung'.

We have a lovely prize up for grabs here too.

Who doesn't need a Lavinia stamp

in their stash!!!

Pop over to the blog if you need

some inspiration.

I decided to make my little Granddaughter an

Easter card so pulled out my Fable Friends stamp set (SU).

So first I did my mat with some yellow card

and matching gingham which I stitched together.

I cut an oval in yellow and one in white

for my stamping.

I stamped the bunny, paper pieced his jacket and

coloured him up with markers

and added some grass to the bottom.

I punched some small flowers and leaves,

coloured them and added to my card.

I added some pearlised enamel dots to their centres.

I finished with a matching tag for

the sentiment, punched using  an old label

punch from SU.

I added some yellow gingham ribbon to the tag.

Happy Easter everyone!

I would like to enter this into

Sweet Stampin' - Spring or Easter

Creative Crafting Uncles - Spring and/or Easter

Crafty Animals - include an animal

Critter Crazy - feature a critter

The Paper Funday  - anything option dies/punches

Colourful Options - yellow