Beautiful Bouquet of love

I made a card to match my candle box tutorial from Tuesday.

I think it makes a lovely gift set!!

For the card I used Fresh Fig card for the base.

I matted a piece of Nature's Poem dsp adding three pieces of nature's twine,

which I separated into three strips so it wasn't so chunky.

I cut two framelit circles, one in fresh fig the other in whisper white.

The greenery was stamped in old olive ink onto the whisper white.

I then stamped the flowers in fresh fig, grapefruit grove and highland heather ink pads.

They were cut out and layered onto the stems using dimensionals.

The stamp set is Beautiful Bouquet.

Using my Everyday Label punch and Labels to love stamp set I created the sentiment

and added some matching artisan pearls to finish.

I followed the design inside, using the second part of the matching sentiment.

Very quick and easy card!

I would like to enter this into:

Crafty Gals Corner - 3+ layers

Tuesday Throwdown - add some texture

Artistic Inspirations - anything goes

everybody art - anything goes

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Pretty Box using envelope punch board

Hello there!

My Tuesday Tutorial is this cute little box for a specific shaped candle.

I picked up two lovely candles while on holidays and wanted to cheer them up

and make them into nice gifts.

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For my boxes I have used:

Stamp Set - Beautiful Bouquet

Nature's Poem DSP, Fresh Fig card, Fresh Fig ink pad,

velvet ribbon

Twinkle Twinkle DSP, night of navy card, night of navy ink pad,

gingham ribbon

Pearlised Thread, wet glue, snail and envelope punch board

I would like to enter these into:

Simon  Monday Challenge - it's a wrap!

Crafting from the Heart - anything goes (2nd entry)

Creates and makes - anything goes

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Flourishing Phrases

Happy Monday!

I am running very late this week as I had a family bereavement and was

helping out at the wake Friday, Saturday and then funeral yesterday.

So hopefully I will catch up as the week progresses!

Today's card is my September PDF freebie for my customers.

I LOVE my Flourishing Phrases stamp sets and when making this card

I decided to use up some scraps of dsp that have been lying around.

This one used half a sheet of 6 x 6 papers called subtles dsp.

I cut strips and flipped over alternatively to get two different designs.

I used Grapefruit Grove ink for flower and sentiment and Old Olive ink for leaves.

The pretty ribbon is called Powder Pink ruffled ribbon.

I would like to enter this into:

International Art & Soul - nature

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

Crafting from the heart - anything goes

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Travelling to Bethlehem

I bought myself some Shimmer Paint and wanted to challenge myself

to mix it with inks and make some backgrounds.

So this is what I made!

It really does shimmer (you probably can't see that unfortunately).

I just wanted a clean and simple card.

I started by putting some ink on an ink block and mixed with the shimmer paint.

I used Bermuda Bay ink for the sky and Daffodil Delight for the sand.

On some watercolour card I painted over with water first,

then dipped into the colours and created the background.

Using the Night in Bethlehem stamp set I stamped in

Memento ink, the image and sentiment.

I matted it all onto black card then stuck to my base card.

I used a gel pen to add some twinkling stars.

I'm pretty pleased with my first attempt and will definitely

be trying the Shimmer paint on other items!

My sentiment is looking a bit wonky! Opps!

 So I will stamp again and layer it up!

We have a family bereavement at the minute so head is elsewhere.

I would like to enter this into:

Addicted to Stamps and more - clean and simple

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas challenge - anything Christmas option plaid/check/gingham

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Christmas Coffee gift card holder

I made this cute little Coffee Card gift bag to add to my Christmas Gifts pile!

It was really easy to make using my

Gift Bag punch board

along with some of my favourite dsp

Under the mistletoe.

I decorated it using Signs of Santa bundle,

Coffee Cafe stamp set, Coffee Cups Framelits Dies and Tabs for Everything!

Isn't it great when your stamps sets all work together like that!

I finished it off with a gold library clip!

I would like to enter this into:
CRAFT - Christmas (perfect for gift card gifts)
Crimbo Crackers - anything goes
The Holly and the Ivy - anything Christmas
Merry Little Christmas challenge - anything Christmas
Christmas Crafts all year round - anything Christmas

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Pick up a penguin!

My Thursday tutorial is this cute, and very large, chocolate penguin gift box!
The cute little penguins can be bought at Tesco and they come with the
lovely little dicky bow, available in a few different colours!
And the price.......50p!
TESCO HAVE NOW PRICED THESE AT £2!
I HOPE SOME OF YOU GOT THE LOWER PRICE LIKE ME!!
So I had to get two so I could dress them up for my Grandsons for Christmas!

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Measurements needed:
Card - 8 2/8" x 10"
Score long side - 2 4/8", 4 6/8", 7 2/8", 91/2"
Score short side - 1 3/8", 6 6/8"
DSP - two pieces measuring 2 2/8" x 5 2/8"
two pieces measuring 2" x 5 2/8"
Window Sheet - 3" x 2 2/8"

Items used:
Signs of Santa bundle
Real red card
Under the Mistletoe dsp
Christmas ribbon
Real red ink pad, memento ink pad
Stampin' Blends to colour
Wink of Stella for some sparkle
Window Sheet, tear and tape, wet glue


I would like to enter this into:
Sunny Day Crafting - any theme with an animal
Christmas Crafts all year round - anything but a card
Merry Little Christmas challenge - anything Christmas goes
The Holly and the Ivy - anything Christmas

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Make a wish male card

I had a birthday card request for a man.

I know he is into cycling so thought these papers would work perfectly for him.

They are from a set called Best Route DSP and are full of great colours and designs,

perfect for male cards!

The yellow stripes are on the flip size of the same bicycle dsp.

I teamed it up with my

Broadway Birthday stamp set

and

Broadway Lights framelits

which come as a BUNDLE saving you 10%

The name was stamped using Make a difference stamp set,

perfect for personalising your cards.

I used night of navy and daffodil delight ink pads

for all the stamping.

The Hooray and it's your birthday have been embossed using

white embossing powder.

I would like to enter this into:

The Paper Shelter - embossing (embossing powder)

Papercraft  Challenges - special occasion

Crafty Sentiments - dies and/or punches

Always happy Birthday - Happy Birthday card

Fashionable Stamping - quote away

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Don't forget!

My Tuesday Tutorial is showing how to make these quick and easy sticky note gifts!
They are so cute and very popular at craft fairs!

You can watch the video here

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Measurements needed:
DSP - 8 1/2" x 3"
Score - 3", 3 1/2", 6 1/2", 7"
Piece of card for belly band - 8" x 1 1/4"

Items I used:
Tabs for Everything stamp set
Under the Mistletoe dsp
Old Olive card, whisper white card
Old Olive ink pad
Sticky notes
Grapefruit Grove stampin' write marker
Layering Circle framelit dies
1 1/2" circle punch, 1 3/8" scallop punch

I would like to enter these into:
A Snowflakes Promise - anything goes
A Bit more Time to craft - anything goes



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Birthday bubbles!

I thought it was time to make a card suitable for a male.

I have been neglecting them lol.

For this card I went with a DL shaped card and got my 

Bubble Over Stamp set 

and

Bottles and Bubbles framelits dies

The dsp I used are called

Nature's Poem and In Colour 2018-20 dsp

Along with some Whisper White card stock

I don't have the call me clover ink pad which matches the paper

so had to substitute which I am not happy about.

After all I joined Stampin' Up! just so I could get everything coordinating.

So it's on my wish list for my September order!

I have since added a greeting and name to the card

on the top and bottom spaces.

I would like to enter this into:

The Corrosive Challenge - anything goes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

Crafting from the heart - anything goes

Welcome to my newest follower KAREN!

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Hope you have a lovely weekend and thanks for stopping by

and leaving me a comment!

Autumn/Winter catalogue can be downloaded in my sidebar!!

Lots of gorgeous new items available.

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Pootlers Blog Hop Autumn/Winter Catalogue

Welcome to Pinky's World SU Projects!

I am Number 5 in the blog hop

(in case you don't recognise my name lol)

I am very excited to be part of the super Pootlers  group of crafters!

Today we are showcasing items from the newly released Autumn/Winter Catalogue!!

Be sure and pop round all the blogs for lots of inspiration.

For my card today I have used the cute stamp set called

SPIRITED SNOWMEN

I am a sucker for snowmen cards and these ones are exceptionally cute!

The papers are from Under the Mistletoe, another favourite with me this year.

I have teamed it up with old olive card and real red card.

The snowman was coloured using Stampin' Write Markers and Stampin' Blends.

He was then given a good dollop of  sparkle using my Wink of Stella clear pen.

Thanks for dropping by today and leaving a comment!

I hope you are enjoying the blog hop.

For my card I have used:
Spirited Snowmen Stamp Set
Under the Mistletoe DSP
Under the Mistletoe card stock
Stampin' Write Markers and Stampin' Blends
Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad
Wink of Stella
Gold Faceted Gem
Ribbon

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Blessed Christmas wishes

I had a special Christmas card request with a religious theme.

I have two sets I always turn to called

Night in Bethlehem

and

His Light

Both these sets are invaluable. They contain the most beautiful sentiments

which perfectly capture a religious feel.

I started with a base of Under the Mistletoe dsp.

I cut a large oval shape and then created a background scene

on some watercolour card using real red ink pad and water.

I flipped the paintbrush to create some white stars.

I then stamped the town scene from Night in Bethlehem

in black memento, repeat stamping without inking to add layers.

I stamped the figures in memento and cut them out.

After placing the scene behind the dsp I add a white oval layer.

I stamped the figures directly on top of these layers as it's very hard

to cut round some of the smaller pieces, like the staff and reins.

So when I cut out the individual figures I could raise them up to covering the flat stamping.

I added a white base which I had embossed using

Pinewood Planks embossing folder

and wrapped some red ribbon around it before sticking to card.

The sentiment was stamped in real red and added over ribbon using dimensionals.

The top sentiment was stamped in real red as well and I then rounded the corners off.

I added the recipients names via the computer.

The final piece was the star, stamped in pineapple punch and glittered

using wink of stella.

I really enjoyed making this one.

I would like to enter it into:

Merry Little Christmas - anything goes

Christmas Card Throwdown - Sketch

Cupcake Inspirations - spectacular background

Dragonfly Dreams - anything goes

Jingle Belles - Peace on earth or something peaceful

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