Saturday 28 June 2014

Special Birthday Wishes

Meljen's Designs have a wonderful freebie digi this weekend - 'Topsy Turvy Birthday Cake' which is perfect for so many birthdays I have upcoming. 
I'm always striving to create new and exciting projects rather than simply folded greetings cards, so for this I decided to create a hanging birthday 'card', which can be folded up to post then hung as a decoration and used over and over again. 

I've used the following materials to create this project:
  • Card from my stash
  • Dovecraft twine
  • Promarkers - Canary, Mango, Bright Orange, Cerise, Lime Green, Turquoise, Arctic Blue, Cobalt Blue & Purple




I'd like to enter this project into the following challenges:

Special Guest at Meljen's Design Team and Challenge Blog

I am very privileged and happy to have a guest post over at Meljen's Design Team and Challenge Blog today. 
Please pop over for a look, and maybe join in with the latest challenge while you're there!

Friday 20 June 2014

Grats Cupcake

I love making congratulations cards as they can be used for so many different occasions. I think it's one of the most versatile sentiments, so it's always good to have one to hand. 
MelJen's Designs 'Grats Cupcake' is the latest addition to my growing collection of digital images, so it was the perfect choice for this card. I've added dimension to the cupcake by decoupaging some elements, plus lots of texture with heat & dry embossing and the burlap.

I have used the following materials to create this card:

  • Papermania card
  • Buttons, burlap & twine from my stash
  • Patterned paper from Crafter's Companion
  • Sizzix Argyll embossing folder
  • Tim Holtz Kraft-Kore card by Core'dinations
  • Cosmic Shimmer extra thick clear embossing crystals 
  • Promarkers - Oatmeal, Soft Peach, Dusky Pink, Cool Aqua, Duck Egg, Turquoise, Amethyst, Purple & Aubergine


I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:



Wednesday 18 June 2014

Distressed Building Block Card

As you know I like to try different card folds, so for this week's 'Distress It' challenge over at The Crafter's CafĂ© Challenge Blog I have made a building block card. These are so simple to make, yet look amazing once decorated. 
Our sponsor this week is:
I have chosen digi16220 'Bouquet', which can also be bought as a rubber stamp.
If you would like to try the building block card for yourself, you can find the tutorial over at Split Coast Stampers.
I have used the following materials to create this card:
  • Cream card from my stash
  • Tim Holtz Core'dinations Kraft-Kore card
  • X-Cut Dimensions Butterfly punch
  • ProMarkers - Cool Aqua, Duck Egg, Turquoise, Peach, Mango, Bright Orange, Purple, Plum, Aubergine, Tea Green, Mint Green & Pine



I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:




Friday 13 June 2014

Victorian Goth Wedding

After winning MelJen's Designs sketch challenge, I had to get my Victorian Goth Girl a suitor... so welcome to Victorian Goth Boy!
I wanted to make a really classic, elegant wedding card for my new couple, so I've kept this card fairly simple with chocolate and sepia tones only and a few pearls. 

I've used the following materials to create this card:

  • Papermania card and pearls
  • Hobbycraft lace ribbon
  • Sizzix dots embossing folder
  • ProMarkers - Satin, Pastel Beige, Sandstone, Caramel, Burnt Sienna, Cocoa, Henna & Walnut

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:


Sunday 8 June 2014

Nuts About Each Other

Wedding season is here, so I wanted to make a humorous card, rather than the usual soppy, pretty cards you see in the shops.  I love this 'Nuts About Couple' image from Bugaboo Stamps as it's so different to anything else.  It also comes with sentiments, but I've created my own to change it up a bit. 

I've used the following materials to create this card:

  • Papermania card
  • Crafty Devils pearls
  • Whispers ink
  • Core'dinations Glittersilk card
  • Embossalicious embossing folder 'Floral Frenzy'
  • ProMarkers - Tulip Yellow, Mustard, Raw Sienna, Cool Grey 2, 3 & 4, Black, Arctic Blue, Lipstick Red, Berry Red, Crimson



I also made a custom version as a groom card for someone. It looks so different in these colours!

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:



Wednesday 4 June 2014

The Golden Years

Hello there! It's time for some more DT inspiration for The Crafter's CafĂ© Challenge Blog. Our theme this week is 'Masculine' and our sponsor is: 
I have chosen the image 'Gus Birthday - Golden Years' as I wanted a bit of comedy for my Dad's birthday card. 

I have used the following materials to create this card:
  • Papermania card and patterned paper
  • Buttons from my stash
  • ProMarkers - Satin, Dusky Pink, Caramel, Buttercup, Tulip Yellow, Mustard, Lemon, Canary, Mango, Arctic Blue, Sky Blue, Cyan, Mint Green, Pine, Ruby, Crimson, Cardinal, True Blue, Cocoa, Henna, Lime Green, Bright Green, Cool Grey 3 & Cool Grey 4

Tuesday 3 June 2014

Victorian Goth Girl

I recently won an image through MelJen's Designs Club Mini Challenge on Facebook, so just had to choose Victorian Goth Girl. She's really sweet and has an element of Steampunk about her.

I've used the following materials to create this card:
  • Papermania card, patterned paper & gromlets
  • Little Claire Designs outline stickers
  • X-Cut embossing folder 'Chronology Cogs' and die cutters - circle and scalloped circle
  • Whispers ink, black
  • ProMarkers - Buttercup, Tulip Yellow, Mustard, Raw Sienna, Oatmeal, Soft Peach, Dusky Pink, Lilac, Amethyst, Purple, Sandstone, Caramel, Cobalt Blue, True Blue, Indigo Blue, Arctic Blue, Cool grey 2, 3, & 4



I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
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