Penguin wallet

I am really blasting through my gift boxes/wallets etc.

This one is for my eldest Grandson Oliver

and will hold a voucher to his favourite sportswear shop.

It's so much easier when they want to

choose their own clothes lol.

I made it from white card and decorated up using

some old papers from SU called Plaid Tidings.

The closure was badly cut using Basic Dies (SU)

and the wrap has been embossed using an old

Tattered Lace folder.

I punched a circle with matching card

then stamped using an Indigo Blu stamp

called Christmas Word Block in cherry cobbler ink.

This was punched out and layered onto the belly band.

I then added a large O for his name.

To finish off I stamped, punched and dressed

the wee penguin using Penguin Place (SU)

and stuck in place.

I have another two like this to make for

two more Grandsons. 

I would like to enter this into

Cardz 4 Galz - a cute Christmas

CRAFT - Christmas/anything goes

Creative Inspirations - wrapped up in Winter

Ally's angels - anything goes

Girlz Creative Fun art of scrap - use designer paper

It's bitter cold here today and my Grandson is

in a cross country race wearing a vest and shorts!

Oh to be young lol.

Have a lovely weekend everyone.

Diamond Easel Fold

I had a card to make for my Mother-in-law's birthday

this week and as one of her presents is a fox ornament for the garden,

I thought I would tie the card in with it.

I always like to make a special shaped card for her so

went with the diamond fold easel card.

I did make her one of these before for Christmas so hope

she doesn't remember 😍

The papers are plaid tidings, sadly retired along with a

stamp set from Sale-a-bration.

The fox has been coloured using my water colour pencils

and blender pen.

I would like to enter this into

Critter Crazy Challenge - feature a creature

Crafty Animals - anything with an animal

Do-Al(l) Creative - multiple folds

Let's Craft and Create - anything goes + colours of Fall

We Love  Stamping - Autumn colours

Had a day off yesterday as my IBS raised it's ugly head.

Still struggling with that sicky feeling but hopefully it will

clear away today!

Enjoy your day and thanks for stopping by.

Warm Hugs Customer Gifts

I thought I would share a video of my

November Customer Treats.

They hold a little bar of chocolate and

a coffee strip.

I used the lovely Plaid Tidings papers

which are retiring soon,

and Warm Hugs stamp set

which is actually in the sale at the minute!

You can watch the video here

Measurements needed to follow along

Plaid Tidings Paper - 4 1/2" x 4"

Score long side - 1/2", 1 1/2", 3 1/2"

Score short side - 1/4"

Punch 1" or 1/2" on front

Belly Band - 4 1/2" x 1" (emboss)

We have spent the morning collecting prescriptions,

clearing up broken roof tiles which fell off the neighbours

roof the other day and clearing away the last of the leaves.

We got a gift tray of nuts, so we have been cracking

them open to store for quicker eating

and now it lunch time!

Enjoy your day and stay safe!!

Christmas Gleaming Gift Pocket Wallet Tutorial

My tutorial this week is a quick and easy gift wallet.

I had a commissioned order for 6 pocket wallets

and this is one of the designs I came up with.

I have used Christmas Gleaming stamp set

and Plaid Tidings papers.

One is in Melon Mambo colours, the other is Pretty Peacock.

You can watch the video here

Measurements needed to follow along

Card - 2 7/8" x 11 4/8"

Score - 3 4/8", 8"

Paper for front V - 3 2/8" x 2 5/8"

Paper for back - 4 2/8" x 2 5/8"

Paper for inside pocket - 3 4/8" x 2 5/8"

Belly Band - 1" x 7"

The inside sentiment is from Peaceful Boughs stamp set.

I would like to enter these into

Christmas Crafts all year round - gifts or gift holder

Dragonfly Journeys - Christmas makes

Tuesday Throwdown - anything goes

Kreativtanten - all about Christmas

The Paper Funday challenges - anything goes option Christmas

The day started of beautiful and the view across the lakes

was amazing! Has dulled slightly now and a lot colder.

But I have 24 envelopes to decorate for money presents to get done today

so I will be busy.

Hope you are all busy, in a good way, too!

Silhouette Scenes Engagement/Anniversary Card

Happy Monday!

Our challenge last week was to make a monochromatic project.

I hadn't inked up this particular stamp yet from the

Silhouette Scenes stamp set

so thought it would work perfectly along with a scrap

from the Plaid Tidings papers.

The sentiment is from the same stamp set and

I got the heart stamp from Meant to Be set.

Would make a nice Engagement or Anniversary card.

I would like to enter this into

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

Creative Moments - anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - anything goes

Cute Card Thursday - sentimental

Gem of a Craft Challenge - anything goes

Hope you have a great week.

From Friday we are going into lockdown

for two weeks. The schools will remain open 

and shops are open for essential items only.

Let's hope this works!!

Funfold Friday

 

My fun fold card today is called a

Diamond Easel Fold.

I am sure you have all done these before

but I hadn't so wanted to have a go.

As you can see I made this card to match my box tutorial from

Wednesday. I love to have matching gift sets for Birthdays and Christmas.

I would like to enter this card into

Craftyhazelnut - Christmas

Cute Card Thursday - stamping

Fab 'n' Funky - Christmas

Simon  Wednesday challenge - layer it up

Beautiful sunny day today and it's also my Grandson Sean's

7th Birthday. We dropped his presents off on the door step

and so wanted to give him a big birthday hug :(

He did blow me a kiss though 💓

Off out for a long walk around the lakes.

Enjoy your weekend and thanks for leaving me so love.

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Poinsettia Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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£25.00

Real Red A4 Card Stock

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£8.25

Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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£8.50

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

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£8.50

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

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£8.50

Plaid Tidings 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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£10.75

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

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£9.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

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Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

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£5.50

Winter Snow Embossing Folder

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£7.00

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Pretty Gift Box Tutorial

My tutorial today shows how I made these pretty little boxes
for a gift for my Mother-in-law.
The ruffle bar is another favourite of hers and
of course I had to make two boxes.
One for her and one for her friend.

You can watch the video here

Measurements needed to follow along
Card for Box - 8" x 4 3/4"
Score long side - 3/4", 3 3/4", 4 1/2", 7 1/2"
Score short side - 3/4"
Papers to decorate - two by 1/2" x 3 6/8"
two by 3 6/8" x 2 6/8"
Card for Lid - 5" x 2 3/4"
Score at 1" on all side
(see video for tip)
Paper to decorate - 3 pieces at 6/8" x 2 7/8"
two by 6/8" x 5/8"

I would like to enter these into
A Perfect Time to Craft - anything goes
Crafty Cardmakers - things with wings
The Crafter's Cafe - anything goes
Classic Design  Challenge - anything goes

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Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Stamp Set

[148580]

£20.00

Butterfly Duet Punch

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£17.00

Lovely You Bundle (English)

[154070]

£38.50

Plaid Tidings 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[153527]

£10.75

Rich Razzleberry A4 Card Stock

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£8.25

Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad

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£7.00

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