Mother's Day Bouquet

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

I printed this image some weeks ago with nothing in mind, but Mother's Day came around and it was perfect for that.  I didn't recall what it was called when I coloured it, but I made it into pretty pink spring blossoms.

The image is 'Christmas Bouquet' from Power Poppy.  I can't see it on the site now, so I'm thinking it may have been a freebie at some point.

Thank you for stopping by today,

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Kraft card blank
• Romantic Garden paper
• Ribbons
• X-Cut Scalloped Circle die
• X-Cut Oval die
• Heart brads
• ProMarkers - Forest Green, Marsh Green, Pear Green, Cool Grey 1, 2 + 4, Burgundy, Berry Red, Red, Cocoa, Gold, Yellow. Pale Pink & Cloud Blue

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Bring Those May Flowers
2. Colour Crazy - Wk21 ATG
3. TTCRD - WK June 7 ATG
4. A Perfect Time To Craft - #6 ATG

Guest Designer at Mirtillamente

 Hello Crafty Peeps.

I was honoured to be chosen as Guest Designer for Mirtillamente this month. Their challenge has already gone live, so you can head over there and join in, This is a brand new company to me so it was fun being able to choose something from the store.

I love Steampunk, so had to use 'So'Getta Steampunk Gears' for a canvas.

I only had glossy texture paste, so decided to make my own, It's actually really easy and turned out well for my first try. I first pasted through a stencil.

Then I used the paste to attach die cut gears.

Once that was dry, I added Distress Inks

I coloured the image in sepia tones

And finished off with metal embellishments and a sentiment.

It's not so easy to see on here, but the different fonts of the sentiment are printed in different colours.

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you will be back soon.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Blank canvas
• Homemade texture paste
• Recollections stencil
• Gears die 
• Bead Landing Metal Gear embellishments
• Brads
• Kraft card
• Finnabair Mechanicals Tin Hearts
• Distress Inks - Walnut Stain, Vintage Photo, Dried Marigold & Spiced Marmalade
• Lace
• ProMarkers - Sandstone, Champagne, Ivory, Umber, Burnt Sienna, Chocolate, Saddle Brown, Raw Sienna, Pastel Beige, Chestnut, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Tan, Henna, Caramel & Sunflower

I am entering my canvas into the following challenges:

1. Allsorts - WK678 Anything But Birthdays
2. Your Scrapbook Place - June ATG
3. A Perfect Time To Craft - #6 ATG
4. I♥Promarkers - #511 ATG
5. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - #522 ATG
6. The Corrosive Challenge - #5 ATG
7. World Wide Open Design Team Challenge - #5 ATG

Inspired By A Movie at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

I'm back again with another inspiration post for The Paper Shelter. This week we are asking you to create a project Inspired By A Movie.

I rarely do boys' cards so decided I need to for this challenge. My movie inspiration is The Karate Kid, motivated by the recent series Cobra Kai. I have used 'Physical and Spiritual Strength', plus a quote from the late great Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi, and the iconic bonsai tree symbol.

Of course I had to make him a black belt!

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!

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

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Card blank
• Kraft card
• Cardstock
• Darice Woodgrain embossing folder
• ProMarkers - Burnt Sienna, Cinnamon, Caramel, Sandstone, Pastel Beige, Warm Grey 1, Black, Cool Grey 1, 2 & 5
• Prismacolor Pencils - White, Dark Brown & Light Umber

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Allsorts - WK678 Anything But Birthdays
2. Colour Crazy - WK21 ATG
3. Crafts Galore Encore - #100 ATG
4. I♥Promarkers - ATG/Masculine
5. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - #522 ATG
6. World Wide Open Design Team - #5 ATG