O'Christmas Tree

The paper is from Pebbles and called sparkle ,it's had to see but some of the stars have glitter on them . The sequins are the same colour as the paper.The tree was easy to make and it's a great way to use up scraps .

Lets Create and Craft - challenge 81- Trim the Tree
C.R.A.F.T - challenge 229 -Christmas
Crimson Cloud -  Christmas Card in traditional or contemporary colours.

Stitched Stems

Stitched stems ,mandala flowers( a magazine freebie I've had for ages ) cut out and stuck to chipboard ,a sprinkle of glitter and a bow .

UnstampaBelles challenge 28- Stitching - you can still join in as the challenge is open until November 1st.
Everybody- Art - Challenge - 249 -Ribbon
Craft-Dee-Bowz - October - 06 - must include a bow .

A bit of Scottish Tartan

Wow ,this photo looks nothing like the real thing . The flower and red on the ribbon are dark cherry red  not this bright tacky colour .  The camera hasn't picked up on the white background paper of swiss dots ,it's just visible below the bow.Down the spine of the flowers I popped some glitter and lots of bling in the middle. I may try and take another photo when the sun has gone in ,it's very sunny today ,all the rooms bathed in sunlight.

More Flower Power

I really liked how my card came out yesterday so here is one more in different colours .I have a feeling this won't be the last .I've been trying to decided what sort of flower it is and I'm thinking poinsettia so a red Christmas flower would be good.

Flower Power

I love this patterned paper ,sadly I don't remember who makes it . It has faux stitching ,glitter and some clear embossed flowers .

Crafts 4 Eternity - challenge 145 - Clean and Simple
Happy Campers - challenge 22 - Show Us Your Flowers
Papercraft Stars - challenge 165 - Photo Inspired -I've used all the orange  and beige tones from this pic.

hello kitty

The Lollipop Ladies- challenge 77 - Macaroons and Ribbon -I've picked this paper as it shows all my favourite macaroon  flavours -lime,lemon,lavender and strawberry .I added self adhesive spotty ribbon and a felt cat to complete the challenge.

Just for you

                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                       
I love all the colours in this paper ,sadly the design is a bit big and it's not really suitable for card making.

Just Inspirational -  Feathers - real or stamped .

Birthday Stars

Feeling Sketchy - sketch 71 - Shown above with the option of using just  one colour or two .I went with grey and white.

Just little bugs

Papercraft Star - challenge 164 - Inspired by pic at top .

Parade Your Crafts - challenge 5 - Fall

Christmas is coming

I made the chipboard shapes myself as I don't a fancy machine to do all the hard work. You will need some chipboard and paper of your choice . My shapes are 1cm at the widest end and  a 1/2cm at the narrow end ,cut them in lengths of 5cm , 4.5 , 3.5 , 3 ,2.5 . I cut an extra shape at 2.5 for the trunk. Cover all the pieces with paper and decorate .The sentiment is a sticker.
If you have a machine Simon Says have some lovely Christmas dies, here is Lucy's creation.

Creative Craft Cottage - challenge 7 - Cardboard or Chipboard .
Totally Gorjuss- challenge  204 - Anything with a Star .

A stitch in time

I'm guest designer over at UnstampaBelles for October and challenge 28 is all about stitching . The top one is hand stitched  from a pattern by Erica Fortgens the bottom one  is done on the sewing machine and a great  way to use up scraps.

Come along and join in the fun ,the prize this month is from Blue Edge Crafts.

Be mine

I used sequin waste and a  cherry red stamp pad to create the background . I used a square aperture card,the punched hearts are on the inside. I used 2 different stamps for the box and the sentiment.

Lets Create and Craft - challenge 80 - Ink Technique.
Challenges 4 Everybody - challenge 30 - anything goes.

Christmas gift tag

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Papercraft Star -challenge 163 - Inspired by the photo - metal or shapes - I used hobby foil in bronze and 2 shades of gold . ( I know the bottom crown looks green but trust me it is gold. ) to make my tag.

In the Pink

I'm not the brightest bulb in the box ,it took me a while to get it almost right . I originally did a row of a stitching down either side but that's something else I'm not very good at so I stuck the white border on instead . This card is based on Merry's creation which I really liked.

Crafting With Dragonflies - challenge 11 - Use your scraps -at least 5 papers. I've used  7 designs.

Southern Girls - challenge 78- The World in  Mono .I think I can be excused the white strips down the sides.

Creative Craft  Cottage - challenge 6 - Round Like A Record .My punch went into top gear for this one.

Let's Craft and Create - challenge 79 - Colour Me Happy  -  Pink - Makes me think of Strawberry icecream , Candy Floss .The older I get the more pink I find in the wardrobe ,it's a bit scary .

1st Birthday

Sorry about the wonky photo. This card is winging it's way to Portland ,Oregon . I know lots about this little girl and her family but will probably never meet them.I love all my Internet buddies who share their lives ,good times and bad . I hope I will be making another card for this precious little angel next year.



Shopping Our Stash - challenge 120 - Kids - The pink paper I've had about ten years and it's perfect for my girly card . All the other  elements are at least a year old.
Through the Craft Room Door - Sept 24th - 30th - Anything Goes.
Mema's Crafts - September challenge - Ribbon/lace and or flowers. I've managed all 3 with my lace at the top ,flower brads and pink spotty ribbon across the bottom .

cards for the charity box

Stickers and stitching

My aim this year was to use my stash for card making . Over a 10 year period I have bought ,won and been given all manner of ribbons ,stickers ,stamps ,paper all of which takes up space . I started this card with a scrap of peach coloured paper and some brown ink . The leaves are from Starform Stickers and are stitched with gold thread , the side boarder is on the same sheet. A sticker sentiment covered by a transparent sticker frame completes my card.

(PIN)spirational Challenge 75 - Above  - Fall inspired picture.
ABC challenges - 45 - Fall

Use your scraps

Another scrap card for challenge 27 at UnstampaBelles . These scraps are 2.5 inches long and the width of my ruler which is 3cm . I've used stickers for the sentiment .

new arrivals

UnstampaBelles- challenge - 27 - Use up your scraps and old stuff. The Quickmate alpha sheets are over 10 years old ,I have them in 4 different fonts . A few scraps of black and white card were perfect , I don't have a scallop punch so I drew around a chipboard shape for the body and free cut the ears,face and white topknots . Embellishments and paper from my stash .Last month  my card was chosen as Design Team Favourite so in October I will be guest designer .

Birthday fishes

I used an  aperture card for this one . I really liked the card made by Darlene and whilst mine is not an exact copy it gave me  the idea. Darlene makes a card and a video every Wednesday .