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Sunday 16 November 2014

Another stocking

Thought I would make another stocking in my quest for 12 this is no 5
Used lotv image, couple of dies, glitter and pearls

Would like to enter in the following challenges
Allsorts anything but a cardhttp://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/week-285-anything-but-card.html
sweet stampin http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
Lotv christmas http://ideastoinspire.blogspot.co.uk/p/challenge.html

Thursday 30 October 2014

Christmas stocking

Hi people saw these in blog land and thought I would have a go.
I downloaded a template from the web, cut the basic shapes out of mountboard and decorated.   Have cut out 12 so that's my aim lol.
Have used mulberry wood decoupage and papers.embossing folder ,sentiment poinsettias and holly from crafters companion inspirations mag 5

Would like to enter
Crafters companion challenge buttons and bows
Craftyhazlenuts  get ahead get a hathttp://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/chnc-challenge-200-if-you-want-to-get.html

Thursday 23 October 2014

Poinsettias

Made this Christmas card as part of docrafts members floral challenge birthday flowers as my birthday is December it had to be poinsettias or narcissus
Have used
Anita old stamp
Poinsettias tapestry style stamps forgot I had
Xcut embossing folder
Memory box snowflakes die
Snowflake embossing powder 
Thanks for looking ang
Would like to enter the following 

Allsorts challenge embossing http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/week-281-embossing.html
Divas by design http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/festive-floralschristmas-flowers.html
Craftyhazlenuts Christmas challenge http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/chnc-challenge-199-use-something.html

Sunday 19 October 2014

Lavina stamped card orange and black


Used free lavina stamps, orange distress inks and tonic header die
Might enter some challenges, not entered any for months my poor blog has been abandoned have still been making cards, just put them on my docrafts gallery. I will try harder.
Would like to enter
crafty catz black and one other colourhttp://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/crafty-catz-challenge-251-black-plus.html
abc challenge v for vibranthttp://abc-challenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/v-is-for-vibrant.html 

Sunday 12 October 2014

Crafters companion christmas card

Well I have not put anything on my blog for ages,almost forgot how it works.
Made this card for crafters companion monthly challenge, this month button or bow or both.
Used ultimate and boxerboard, Crafter's Companion decoupage paper and vellum, used the cd from inspirations 5, the embossing folder and 1 of the sentiment stamps all with the same mag.
Also used sue wilson dies, mirri and red ribbon


Sunday 29 June 2014

Handmade box

Made this box for crafters companion challenge boxes,tags
Used my ultimate boxer board, do crafts beautiful papers,embossed sheenas meadow flowers with detail white embossing powder, made some handmade flowers with new dies

Thanks for looking angxx

Swalk card

Made this card for crafters companion spectrum noir challenge background
Used swalk stamp, coloured though a mask with species added spots with markers and ribbon,thanks for looking angxx

Monday 26 May 2014

Sue wilson inspired card

Ha watched sues video before work the other day, and decided to have a go, this was at 7am, finishedbthe card when I came home.
So lucky I have won a prize in sue wilson weekly draw mega excited.
Used guilding flakes and free indigo blue stamps

Would like to enter the following
dream valley things with wings
deep ocean challenge things with wings
stamping sensations anything goes

Lotv baby girl card

Hi thanks for visiting here's another post
Used lotv baby stamp
Marianne papers
Spellbinders and Sissex dies
Handmade flowers
would like to enter the following challenges
crafty cardmakers add 1 or more flourish used my new sissiz die
http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/116-flourishing-use-one-or-more.html
stampin for the weekend for the girls
http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/for-girls.html
Divas by design anything goes
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/anything-goes.html
stamping sensations anything goes
http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/may-challenge.html

Toilet roll mini book

Goodness not bloged for over a month have been crafting just not cardmaking
Wanted to make one of these minis for ages, not quite finished.
Used laura Ashley papers a friend bought me years ago flowers and lace from stash.
Used the faux leather technique on some thick brown paper from the bottom of a fruit box

Thanks for looking angxx
would like to enter the following challenges
crafting from the heart anything goes
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

Wednesday 16 April 2014

Mini flower fairy album

Well I have been crafting just not made any cards yet this month. I blame. It on the fact I was crafty dieting, made me miserable and sad so had to rectify it.
Anyway this project took me a good couple of days and a lot of hours.
Followed a tutorial on dawns inspirations but used my flowers fairy stamps



Also made a faux leather cover, quite a cute little album measures about 4 x4 inches I loved making it and showed the ladies at craft club who all had a go and all enjoyed making it too.
Going to enter in crafters companion. Floral challenge
Thanks for looking angxx
Craftyboots challenge sparkle added a ton of glamour dust
http://craftybootschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

Sunday 30 March 2014

Flower fairy card in abox

Made another card in a box love making these.
Used crafters companion flower fairy stamp candytuft used my boxer board, I find this invaluable if there is a lot of measuring would love a 12x12.
Would like to enter into crafters companion challenge Monochrome
http://www.crafterscompanion.co.uk/blog/crafterscompetition/2014/03/march-2014-challenge-monochromatic/

Friday 21 March 2014

Touch of green

Hi there thanks for visiting
Made this card for crafty hazelnuts christmas challenge
Used nitwits free stamps
Tore some paper stamped and embossed the present stamp within the area and added distress ink, stamped and coloured the tree
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Would like to enter Craftyhazlenuts challenge

Saturday 15 March 2014

Wedding card for my niece

Hi there thanks for visiting
Just finished this card and it's the wedding do tonight
Have used lotv stamp coloured with markers
Sue wilson Italian corner die
Some handmade ,some bought flowers a wee bit of lace and some pearlsy
Made a frame card, these are really easy to make and my favourite at the moment

Would like to enter the following challenges
Natalie and Amy flowers
http://natalieandamy.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/challenge-18-flowers.html

Deepocean lace and pearls
http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/challenge-73-lace-and-pearls.html

Thursday 13 March 2014

Green 2 stamps

Hi there thanks for visiting
Made this card for a challenge on docrafts boy image with books had to combine 2 stamps, a gorjuss girl and molly bloom.
Also used the free



Would like to enter the following challenges 





Tuesday 4 March 2014

Popcorn with kraft

Hi there thanks for visiting
Made this card using popcorn stamp from crafters companion, also used cc kraft card and Beatrice potter embossing folder

Would like to enter crafters companion monochromatic challenge

Sunday 2 March 2014

Sue wilson inspired card

Hi there thanks for visiting
Wat he'd sue wilson the other day and thought I would have a go
Used squeezed lemonade,picked raspberry , and chipped saphire
Stamps are kay carly with white and clear embossing powder
Also used sue wilson Italian border die
Thanks for looking ang

Friday 28 February 2014

Very quick christmas card

Hi thanks for visiting not been very creative this week and I had so many plans and ideas, but life just got in the way.
Would like to enter
Craftyhazlenuts Christmas card challenge add a sentiment

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/chnc-challenge-165-use-sentiment.html

Friday 21 February 2014

Christmas love

Hi there thanks for visiting
Well it's Feb and I am already well behind with my weekly christmas cards
Used foreverfriends decoupage image and papers a little gold ribbon
Would like to enter Craftyhazlenuts Christmas challenge. Love at christmas
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/chnc-challenge-164-christmas-love.html

Thursday 20 February 2014

Embossed card with flowers

Hi there thanks for visiting
I made this card using the free embossing folder which came with cardmaking and papercraft today
Matted the embossing on a little green card, added some handmade flowers (not the buds) and a handmade seed bead butterfly
would like to enter the following challenges
crafty creations keep it simplehttp://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/challenge-257-keep-it-simple.html
papertake weekly challenge lovely layershttp://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/lovely-layers.html 
creative card crew keep it simple and sweethttp://creativecardcrew.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/55-kiss-keep-it-simple-sweet.html

Sunday 16 February 2014

Lotv shaped card

Hi there thanks for visiting
Made this shaped card using the free prima papers from mag, lotv stamp, shrunk down the bird cage stamp added a diecut butterfly and some handmade flowers

Would like to enter the following challenges
Stampin for the weekend. Flowers

http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/flower-power.html

ABC challenge flowers
http://abc-challenge.blogspot.co.uk/

White on white with a hint of colour

Hi there thanks for visiting
Made this card for a docrafts challenge, I used Beatrice potter embossing folder, sue wilson new Italian border die set, Lucy cromwell stamp heat embossed and smudged over with spun sugar and worn lipstick distress ink added a bow
Would like to enter the following
Followed the nice easy sketch on sketch saturday
http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/week-297-with-dilly-beans.html

http://thecraftingcafe.blogspot.co.uk/#
creative card crew keep it simple and sweethttp://creativecardcrew.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/55-kiss-keep-it-simple-sweet.html

Card in a box 1

Hi there thanks for visiting
Saw a tutorial for these on the net and thought I would give it ago they are really easy to make, used docrafts papers and embellishments
Would like to enter the following
that craft place challenge blog make or alter a boxhttp://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/new-challenge-make-or-alter-box.html

Monday 3 February 2014

Sketch oriental

Hi thanks for visiting Sorry poor pic didn't have enough light
Followed sketch on chocolate coffee and cards nice easy sketch will use it again
Lotv stamp, docrafts oriental papers
Would like to enter the following challenges 
Chocolate coffee and cards sketch


Polka doodles anything goes orientalhttp://www.polkadoodle.blogspot.co.uk/

Crafters companion cas

Hi there thanks for visiting
Crafters companion challenge this month is clean and simple, now I find it difficult to keep them clean normally have some ink or glitter which needs covering by a flower but here goes
I apologise for the picture before I even upload it
I have used crafters companion popcorn stamp coloured with pencils,Beatrice potter embossing folder
Paper from docrafts foreverfriends love die cut hearts, ribbon and charm
Thanks for looking angxx
Would like to enter
Crafters companion clean and simple
http://www.crafterscompanion.co.uk/blog/crafterscompetition/2014/02/february-2014-challenge-clean-simple-cas/
Craftybootschallenge challenge love valentines
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/
Totally papercrafts clean and simple
http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-204-clean-and-simple.html
Crafty catz anything goes
http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-216-anything-goes.html

Thursday 30 January 2014

Vintage love

3rd card for today
Used some paper had for ages xcut doiley some bits of lace, docrafts sew lovely heart stamped onto kraft card through the crinkler and painted with white gesso ,stamped crafters companion heart stamp also used kaiser craft botanical stamp

Would like go enter the following challenges
Allsorts vintagehttp://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/week-243-vintage.html
Fussy and fancy vintage
http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/
Natalieandamy.blogspot.co.uk love is all around
http://natalieandamy.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-17-love-is-all-around.html

Oh christmas tree

Hi thanks for visiting
Considering this card is quite clean and simple it took me ages
Used dimension 4th christmas tree stamp had for years, beatricepotter embossing folder and mowed lawn different thought I had pine needles but could not find it and red glitter
Would like to enter the following
Craftyhazlenuts. Treeshttp://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/chnc-challenge-161-trees.html


Frame card no 2

Really enjoyed making my last frame card. I have decided to search out a new card shape or technique every month and share with craft club.
I have used the gorgeous papers and stamps which came with the new edition of simply cards and papercraft

Have also added some handmade flowers and diecuts
Would like to enter the following challenges

Thursday 23 January 2014

Love card

Hi there thanks for visiting
Made this card with crafters companion heart and oval box maker board
Embossed large oval folded it in half, covered with papermania love paper. Embossed medium heart all 3 layers embossed top layer with embossing folder. Added xcut die cut letters and flowers
Would like to enter into crafters companion challenge add a heart, used heart box board
http://www.crafterscompanion.co.uk/blog/crafterscompetition/2014/01/january-2014-hearts/

Saturday 18 January 2014

Blue and white

Hi there thanks for visiting
Have used die cuts new sew lovely papermania blue paper and tonic dies
would like to  enter the following challenges
cut it up snow white
http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
sister act anythinggoes
http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

First frame card

Hi there thanks for visiting
Thought I would have a go at a frame card,so googled found some instructions and here's my first go.
Have used crafters work cards paper some diecuts and handmade flowers
Don't know if you can see the depth of the recess but it's 1/2 inch
Craft all day handmade flowers

http://craftallday.blogspot.com/2014/01/challenge-2-handmade-flowers.html
Would like to enter the following challenges

Thursday 16 January 2014

Girl card but not pink

Hi there thanks for visiting
Another quick post
Have used angelica stamp, craftwork cards paper, marianne butterfly also docrafts heart stamp and heart gem
Also used bitty blossoms. Die
Would like to enter the following challenges
crafty girls anything goes
http://4kraftygirlzchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
craftyboots anything goes

http://craftybootschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/anything-goes.html
Craft all day handmade flowers
http://craftallday.blogspot.com/2014/01/challenge-2-handmade-flowers.html


Card with no bow

Hi there thanks for visiting
The challenge over at allsorts this week is ribbon but no bow
So this is my attempt. I have decided to try and use up bits and pieces
I have used papermania butterfly stamps and heart stamps from mag
Also used lotv grungy edges
I would like to enter

Allsortschallenge. Ribbon but no bows
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/week-241-ribbons.html
Design divas. Ribbon
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/use-ribbons.html

Thursday 9 January 2014

New baby card

Hi there thanks for visiting
I have used lotv baby stamp, patterned paper, kraft diecuts and handmade flowers
would like to enter the following challenges
creative craft challenge anything goes
http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/challenge-26-anything-goes.html
a creative romance something new
http://acreativeromance.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/something-new.html
crafty sentiments new
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/new.html
moving along with the times new beginnings
Lotv anything goeshttp://ideastoinspire.blogspot.co.uk/p/challenge.html
http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/new-beginnings.html 

Wednesday 8 January 2014

Sew pretty card

Hi thanks for visiting
I have used papers from new docrafts goodie bag, this was going to be a sewing vintage card but it changed its mind. Free stamp from mag last year ,craft work cards flowers

Pennys papercrafting challenge anything goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-159.html
crafty boots anything goes
http://craftybootschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/anything-goes.html

Angelica tag

Hi thanks for visiting
Here is tag no 2
Again painted the tag with pearly paints, stamped and embossed some hearts from my favourite sets of stamps ever crafters companion love set (I don't think they still make them but I love them) I overstamped with kaiser stamp. I added another stamped and embossed heart also stamped and coloured angelica stamp also crafters companion. Distressed the edges with ink and added sparkle.
Thanks for looking ang
would like to enter the following challenges
crafters companion hearts
http://www.crafterscompanion.co.uk/blog/crafterscompetition/2014/01/january-2014-hearts/
papertake weekly anything goes
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/anything-goes.html

natalie and amy challenge 16 one for the girlies
http://natalieandamy.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/challenge-16-one-for-girlies.html

totally gorguss ribbon
http://totallygorjuss.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-217-ribbon.html
allsorts free and easy
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/week-240-free-easy.html

Tuesday 7 January 2014

Me to You bear tag

Hi there thanks for visiting
Thought I would try my hand at tags here is the first,I used me to you bear cut a tag shape and painted it with pearly paints, stamped with crafty individuals script stamp, embossed some snowflakes, edged with distress ink and added gem and ribbon.
Would like to enter the following
Tag challenge on docrafts
Crafty cardmaker bear with me
http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/107-bear-with-me.html
Crafitude anything goes/christmas sparkle
http://craftitudechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/challenge-55-anything-goes-christmas.html
Dream valley christmas
Ohttp://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/challenge-72-christmas.html

Sunday 5 January 2014

2nd. Christmas card using bits and pieces

Hi there thanks for visiting
The challenge at Crafty hazelnuts is to use freebies or rycycle
The stamp was a freebie last year with a mag,the papers won from docrafts,the flowers the left over waste from diecut sheets from craftwork cards make a wreath kit (also freebie won from enfys blog) and ribbon found on sons floor think it was around a jumper stamped with sentiment
Would like to enter the following

Craftyhazlenuts
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/chnc-challenge-158-upcycle-re-purpose.html
SweetStampin sports or fitness
http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/the-first-challenge-of-2014.html

Crafting when we can outside
http://craftingwhenwecanchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-60-outside.html

Friday 3 January 2014

First Christmas card of 2014

Used free papers and stamp from mag also Joanne sheen image
Loving these criss cross cards my new favorite

Would like to enter in the following
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/chnc-challenge-157-starting-all-over.html