Spirit of Christmas Past at Faery Ink

 Hello Faery Friends, 

This week I am sharing an inspiration for a brand new image at Faery Ink. You can find all the details on my design team post here.

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Allsorts - WK595 Celebration Time
2. CCC Digi Creations - #119 ATG
3. Crafts Galore Encore - #80 ATG
4. Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - #513 ATG
5. Creative Fingers - #195 ATG
6. Simon Says Wednesday - Layer It Up

Vintage Christmas Gifting at Faery Ink

Today I am showcasing a new Christmas image called 'Sweet Arielle Xmas Wreath'.  You can find all the details and photos over at the Faery Ink Blog.

I am entering my gift bag into the following challenges:

1. Morgan's ArtWorld - #12 ATG
2. If You Give a Crafter a Cookie - #109 Christmas
3. Cute Card Thursday - #561 ATG
4. Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - #417 ATG
5. Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round - December ATG
6. The Crafter's Cafe - #210 Glitter/Christmas

Retro Selfie Frame

As soon as I saw this Retro Selfie image from KennyK Stamps I knew I wanted to make a photo frame. I love using papercraft and cardmaking items for something a little different.  

My husband and I took a few funny selfies last year at our triple-birthday-bbq (he, my daughter and my Dad have birthdays very close together!).  I photoshopped the images first to give a more retro feel and to fit in with my image colouring.

The other products I have used to create his frame are:

• Wooden frame, burlap and mini pegs from Michaels
• DoCrafts twine
• Tim Holtz/Ranger Distress Inks - Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain
• Vintage photo frames from K&Company
• Promarkers - Satin, Pastel Beige, Sandstone, Caramel, Cocoa, Burnt Sienna, Henna & Walnut

I am entering this frame into the following challenges:

1. Club Kenny K - #11 Anything Goes
2. A Bit More Time To Craft - #22 Anything Goes
3. Craft Your Passion - #316 Anything Goes
4. Incy Wincy Designs - Alter something
5. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #35 Anything Goes
6. Penny's Paper Crafty - #282 Anything Goes
7. ABC Challenge - 'J' Just As You Like
8. Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes June

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:

1. 613 Avenue Create - #75 Anything Goes

2. Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - #67 Black, White +1

3. Crafting from the Heart - #22 Anything Goes

4. Craftitude - #67 Flowers/Lace

5. Crafty Girls - #20 Anything Goes

6. Fan-Tastic Tuesday - #38 Anything Goes

7. Glitter n Sparkle - #88 Use A Digi

8. My Time To Craft - #250 No Designer Papers

9. Paper Creator's Crafts - #25 Wedding/Anniversary

10. Rhedd & Rosie's - #34 Back in Time, Vintage Style

11. Sister Act - #61 Anything Goes

12. Suzy Bee's - #32 Anything Goes

13. Totally Gorjuss - #239 Embossing