Art Deco Thanks at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's been a rather busy couple of weeks for me, with my husband's birthday then my daughter's birthday two days later! I was doing lots of crafting for her hotel staycation party, so I ended up making this week's inspiration rather last minute. Oops.

This challenge marks my 4th anniversary with The Paper Shelter Design Team, so the optional theme of THANK YOU is quite fitting.

I want to thank (the late) Veronica for organizing everything with the teams, and of course thanks to Pedro for his wonderful images. Thanks also to Vanessa, who is now team leader for both teams.

Here's a throwback to my very first project for the team in July 2021!

Back to this week's challenge though. I have used ART DECO CHARM to make my first Accordion Fan Fold card. 

This card fold is really simple, but kind of fiddly getting the fan parts lined up. I didn't' quote manage to get each side even, but I think it still looks great for my first attempt. 

I cut all pieces using Cricut Joy Xtra.

The cards I've seen like this all only had the downward-facing triangles so I wanted to give mine a different look, and printed the image in an upright triangle.

From the front, these cards look like the triangles are more of a "topper" piece but the centre triangle folds and attaches to the back.

For a change, I chose my papers first then coloured the image to match.

I had to add a charm, to go with the name of the image!

Thank you for stopping by today. Your kind comments are always appreciated.

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

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Our challenges are now ANYTHING GOES with an optional theme. Anyone playing the theme will receive DOUBLE ENTRIES towards the weekly prize!!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Recollections cardstock & foil cardstock
• Dollarama Patterned paper
• Dollarama Square gems
• Tyenaza Key charm
• DIY Scrapbooking Artist 'Thanks' die
• ProMarkers -Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Putty, Almond, Orchid, Pink Pearl, Pebble Blue, Black,  Walnut, Cocoa, Raw Sienna, Denim Blue, Slate, Aubergine, Prussian, Violet, Plum, Purple, Warm Grey 3-5, Cool Grey 1, Champagne, Marine and Green.
• Shuttle Art gel pens

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Creative Moments - #272 Use a die cut
2. Crafter's Cafe - #320 ATG
3. The Paper Funday Challenge - #78 ATG
4. Crafty Catz - #697 ATG
5. Crafts Galore Encore - #137 ATG
6. Festive Friday - 4-31 July (chosen theme: Thank You)
7. The Outlawz  - July Linky

Genie's Birthday Wishes at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's been a weird mix of weather here lately. Sunny daytimes then dark clouds coming by the time school is out. We finally got a couple of thunderstorms, then lots of rain over the weekend. It was very needed with the wildfires in this province.

Anyhoo, it's onto a brand new Anything Goes challenge over at The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog. This week our optional theme is CUT IT UP!

I have used 'Genie In The Lamp' for an interactive slimline card.

I had to colour him blue as a tribute to Robin Williams' Genie in Aladdin.

He rises out of his lamp to grant your wishes!

Thank you for stopping by today. Your kind comments are always appreciated.

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

Our challenges are now ANYTHING GOES with an optional theme. Anyone playing the theme will receive DOUBLE ENTRIES towards the weekly prize!!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Cardstock
• patterned paper
• Whispers Embossing Pen to draw stars
• Distress Embossing Ink
• Ranger African Gold embossing powder
• Heffy Doodle Slimline Pull Tab Dies
• Make A Wish sentiment stamp
• ProMarkers - Sandstone, Mustard, Buttercup, Ivory, Primrose, China Blue, Cobalt Blue, Cornflower, Blue Pearl, Warm Grey 1-4, Cool Grey 1 + 2, Burgundy, Poppy, Red, Lipstick Red, Sunflower, Saddle Brown & Raw Sienna
• Prismacolor pencils - Poppy Red, Tuscan Red, Blush Pink, True Blue & White

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Simon Says {Wednesday} - ATG
2. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2525 ATG
3. Allsorts - #826 ATG
4. Conjurer of Dreams - #9 ATG
5. Crafty Calendar - June: Add A Sentiment
6. Festive Friday - 6 June-3 July: theme chosen - For The Boys
7. Outlawz Challenge - June Linky
   
   

My Fantasy Pet at The Paper Shelter

Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's time for another challenge over at The Paper Shelter Blog and this week our optional theme is INSPIRED BY A BOOK OR MOVIE.

I chose "My Fantasy Pet" as I love dragons, and this image makes me think of the movie Mulan. Mushu the dragon is a favourite character of mine.

I used the included paper and merged it with the blank image but accidentally printed without colour, so the background came out as greyscale. Oops. I used pencil to colour it, giving it a more muted tone and I think it actually works well.

The lantern/sentiment are cut/drawn using Cricut and ended up being a little small, so it's hard to read. I chose a quote from Mulan -

"The Flower That Blooms In Adversity Is The Most Rare And Beautiful Of All."  ~

The Emperor

Thank you for stopping by today. Your kind comments are always appreciated.

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

Our challenges are now ANYTHING GOES with an optional theme. Anyone playing the theme will receive DOUBLE ENTRIES towards the weekly prize!!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Cardstock
• Shuttle Art gel pens
• ProMarkers - Royal Blue, Black, Cool Grey 5, Deep Mocha, Burgundy, Ruby, Red, Indigo, Midnight Blue, Aegean, Cyan, Sky Blue, Saddle Brown, Raw Sienna, Sunflower, Yellow, Powder Blue, Antique Pink, Sunkissed Pink, Pastel Pink, Cornflower, China Blue, Mustard, Tulip, Ivory, Vanilla, Oatmeal, Pastel Pink & Dusky Rose
• Prismacolor pencils - Pumpkin Orange, Hot Pink, White, Cloud Blue, Goldenrod, Canary Yellow, Carmine Red, Peacock Blue & Yellowed orange

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Passion for Markers - Wk792 Use a Circle
2. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - #598 ATG
3. Crafts Galore Encore - #136 ATG
4. Crafty Calendar - June: Add A Sentiment
5. Allsorts Challenge - #825 ATG/What Makes You Happy?