using up bits and pieces to make two cards

I found this 12x12 sheet with this unused spray of flower in my stash.

A bag of Christmas ephemera

 

I managed to split the flower spray and make two cards using sentiments from the ephemera.

ABC christmas challenge - N no stamping / O off the edge .

I think I've probably done both letters with my cards. The flowers have been raised on very thin foam ( our postal services are not happy with thick cards ) and both have gems .
 

it's all gone pear shaped

 

If you love the effect of water colouring then Letraset Aqumarkers do  a good job. Use them direct to paper for a deep concentrated colour or add water for a softer look.

Passion for Markers week 742-  add a sentiment -  

Starry bear

a cute but very old  stamp and a selection of markers

  Passion for Markers week741 - going dotty  ........................... 

Stamping Sensations - June challenge - mood board of A/G

I know this would have been pretty with lots of flowers around the die cut oval but I'm just not that kinda gal - as much as I love to see this on other crafters cards . This is about as fussy as I get.

an oldie in the spotlight again

I hope you can see a bit of the glitter on the petals.

  Allsorts challenge week782 - A/G or a blast from the past - Having a quick look on my blog I used this stamp in June 2012 - it has long been a favourite. I used Aqua promarkers to colour this sweet image.

another new background stamp

 another lovely background stamp from Uniko - as you can see from the middle picture a crisp perfect image stamped in black. For my card above I wanted a soft image to match the faded colours on the patterned paper so this time I used an old inkpad that was a bit on the dry side.

I am not being paid or asked to show this stamp by Uniko - I just wanted to share cos I think Uniko has some original designs. I will be back to showcase another one of their stamps in a few days .

It's all about the background

 Way back in February I got some new background stamps from uniko  - a British based company who have some unusual and interesting stamps all designed by a lovely lady called Bev. I managed to find time to play with one of them today.

I loved the boldness of this stamp and it's very hard to cover up just a tiny bit cos it's very striking. Just 3 colours shown above and you have an eye catching design. 

 Passion for Markers  - anniversary A/G

Just a bit of paper - sometimes that's all you need.

 the sun had just moved when I took this pic so it's hard to see the colours-  shades of green and pale sea glass. I ran the dark coloured circles through an embossing folder  and added a few enamel dots to pick the blue colours.

Allsorts Birthday challenge week 781 - Congrats to the team - so many of our favourite challenge sites have gone. Well done for keeping things going. 

3 of a kind

 a happy birthday die cut into the image then stacked

red washi tape then a sentiment double stamped with red and black

                            more washi tape then a black stacked happy birthday

The dreaded male cards - 3 for the charity box - this is what happens when you are up and about at 4am.

just a sunflower

I know wooden stamps are not used very much but when I saw this brand  new stamp for $1 I couldn't resist buying it. 

The markers I used are the white coloured ones shown above. The brand name says 'artists touch' .they were inexpensive so I assume they are made in China.

Last  year my neighbour and I both planted sunflower seeds- his flowered beautifully - mine never saw the light of day -sadly I can kill any plant .

Passion for Markers- week 739 - let it bloom

Stamping Sensations - May -        

Beautiful Blossoms - A/ G optional mood board               

Top 5 in Passion for markers. I just wish I could make things everyday.

 

Fast asleep in my bed

How can I be cross , Bella was obviously very tired. She has her own igloo and a single bed to sleep in but today this was her space. She never even heard me go in and take this pic - dead to the world.

A few to add to the charity box.

No space to craft

This card and the one below used stickers from a big 12x12 sheet .

I have a few of these small cards with a garden theme but not really sure what to do with them. - Trying to use up bits in my stash.For months now I have been trying to throw out craft items that I've had for years. Sonce we moved house and downsized I am finding it really hard to find space for my stuff. I am constantly going through the same boxes week after week instead of making cards. So frustrating.

don't throw it out

I was going to throw out the green bits of paper until I turned them over and saw the flowers - too pretty to waste- I inked the edges and then picked the yellow gingham paper for the background. Patterned paper seems to be out of fashion for many crafters choosing to use inks - I love paper and still buy lots'. Penny's Paper-crafty challenge 569 Anything goes with paper.