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!

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!!

Spring Flowers!

I have been missing in action for what seems like ages

but I have been sick as a parrot.

First I got a V & D virus.

That floored me for a couple of days.

Then I got a head cold immediately after

and it has since become a sinus infection.

I am worn out completely.

Finally got an antibiotic yesterday

and don't start me on the hurdles

I had to jump to get speaking to 

a doctor. Seriously!!

But hopefully I will be on the mend

by Monday and play a bit of catch up.

It's time for my midway post for our

Spring Flowers/anything goes at

Tag-along (and ATC's).

For my tag I  punched out a plain piece of card

with my Best Trio Punch (SU) and rounded

the bottom corners too.

I then inked the background in blue ink.

Next I used an old SU stencil to add some

 crystal paste to two corners.

I then stamped the other two corners using

a stamp set from Visible Image called

Grunge Tones in yellow.

I stamped, coloured and die cut the flowers

and teapot using a set called Country Flowers (SU).

Before sticking in place I stamped the small

flowers in black.

I finished with a ribbon.

I would like to enter this into

HQSCAT - shaped card or tag

Pearly Sparkles - mixed colour flowers

Creative Artiste Mixed Media

Crafty Catz - anything goes

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For my ATC I used two stamp sets called

Timeless Tulips and Fable Friends.

I created the background by mixing inks

from IndigoBlu and Distress inks.

I brushed some gold ink around the edges

and then stamped, coloured and cut the tulips

using markers.

I stuck them in place then splattered some

white ink over the top.

I stamped and cut the sentiment

and placed over the flowers.

I would like to enter this into

Art Nudge - inspiration board

Creative Fingers - anything goes

Love To Scrap - anything goes

The Outlawz - no cards

I hope you get time to join us and be sure

to pop over the blog to check out 

Lynn and Brenda's beautiful makes.

This lovely prize is up for grabs!!

Tagalong midway post

It's time to share my midway post for our challenge

Tag-along (and ATC's)

where the theme is numbers or anything goes.

For my tag I went with a pocket at the side

with a window at the front.

I used orange card for the base.

I used quite a few stamps set to decorate including

Tags for everything, love this moment and

Happy Birthday (SU)

AAll & Create - foilage.

The papers are scraps from We R Memory Keepers

and I also used a circle punch (SU)

and Elizabeth Crafts Dies for the side holder.

The tag itself was punched using 

very best trio punch (SU).

I would like to enter this into

Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap - anything with designer paper

HQSCAT - shaped card or tag

The Outlawz - anything but a card

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For my ATC I used a stamp set from

Beyond Stamping for the baby.

He will be some boy to move those blocks lol.

I punched some blocks and stamped the numbers

using a set called Alphabest (SU).

The sentiment was made on my label printer.

I added some kraft card for the floor

and embossed it on my embossing board.

I finished with small numbers using

Make a Difference (SU) and added some faux

stitching.

Everything was coloured up with markers.

I would like to enter this into

A Perfect Time to Craft - anything goes

Creative Fingers - anything goes

Art Nudge - I used the colours

Remember you can enter a tag, ATC or bookmark

and we have this wonderful prize up for grabs too!

Stash Buster 7

I designed these gift holders a few months back

but only got the chance to make the video!

You just need a 6" x 6" sheet to make one

and they are the perfect size for money or gift card

with a little tag at the back to write on.

This is the back pocket for the tag which you could

add some decoration to if you were inclined.

I have made a bunch to have for a lot of occasions

as that is mostly what we give as gifts now.

You can watch my video tutorial here

Measurements needed to make one

Double sided dsp 2 pieces - 6" x 3"

Score one sheet at 2 1/2"

Score one sheet at 2 1/2", 5 1/2"

Some card to match for decoration

White card for tag - 3 1/4" x 2"

Items I used for mine

Circle Sayings, Warm Hugs and Itty Bitty Birthdays (all SU)

random papers from stash, bow die, melon mambo ink and card

I would like to enter these into

Love to Scrap - anything goes

Double Trouble - thing 1 and 3

My Time to Craft - anything but a card

After such a warm night it is now freezing cold and

the wind would cut you!

Walk done, hubby heading to golf so

after a tiny bit of housework I will finish off

bits I need for Christmas.

Who has their tree up?

I need someone to give me a shove in that direction!!

Asemic writing...

Our new challenge theme over at

TAG TUESDAY

has been chosen by Sandie and she wants to see some asemic writing

on your tag.

( Asemic writing is a wordless open semantic form of writing.

The word asemic means "having no specific content" or "without the smallest unit of meaning" )

I started off stamping some script using  Gorgeously Made stamp set

which has a great asemic stamp in there.

I then inked up the tag using two shades of blue.

I die cut the leaves in black and stuck on top.

I then added some pearlized enamel effects dots here and there

and finished with a sentiment and some staples ribbon.

I would like to enter this into

Tag Tuesday - asemic writing

Simon Monday challenge - not a card

Classic Design Challenge - anything goes option love

The Outlawz - anything goes in card free zone

Creative Fingers - anything goes

Went out for a walk and got caught in the biggest shower lol.

Very refreshing NOT!

Gorgeously Made Bundle (English)

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Very Best Trio Punch

[159878]

Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics

[156310]

Boho Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

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Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin' Pad

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On the wings of a......

We have a new challenge over at

TAG TUESDAY

where the lovely Sandie has chosen the theme of

WINGS.

I used a stamp set called Happy Hedgehogs and used the little bird

and flower as well as the grass stamp.

I added some clouds to the background, water coloured the bird

and finished with a sentiment.

Instead of ribbon I just went with a little brad as

I found a good pile of them when shifting my room about!

I would like to enter this into

Tag Tuesday - wings

Triple B - bird, butterflies, blooms

Crafting Happiness - anything goes

It's our youngest Grandson Finbar's 5th birthday today so we

will be popping next door for cake and coffee this afternoon.

Miserable day with a rain storm right over us at the minute!

Enjoy your weekend and

Happy New Year to you all.

Hope it's a healthy and happy one for the most part anyway.

Happy Hedgehogs Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[157983]

Very Best Trio Punch

[159878]

It's ok .....

We have another week of Wendy's theme

blue and green over at

TAG TUESDAY.

This week I have used blue and green background papers

and stamped one of the cute cats directly onto the paper.

The sentiment is from one of the free Sale-a-bration! sets

called Sending Support.

I used the very best trio punch to shape the tops

and finished with a piece of green ribbon.

Hope you get time to join us this week.

I would like to enter this into

Tag Tuesday - use blue and green

Inspiration Station - photo inspiration (I used the cat)

Creative Fingers - anything goes

I honestly don't think I have ever felt a January go this fast!

It's so crazy that it's February tomorrow!

Not long till Spring lol.

My daughter and her partner now have the dreaded flu bug!

Seriously trying to bring us all down but thankfully

not at the same time!

Stay healthy and thanks for dropping by!

Country Floral Lane 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Love Cats Cling Stamp Set (English)

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£20.00

Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock

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£8.75

Very Best Trio Punch

[159878]

£20.00

Sending Support Cling Stamp Set (English)

[160822]

£18.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

£5.75

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