Oval with One Sentiment

 Hello and welcome to my blog. Today we begin a new two weekly challenge at Alphabet Challenges - I (Caz) have chosen O is for an Oval with only One sentiment. To see more of the design team's inpiration, please visit the blog. 

I began with a 5" white, scallop edge card. I added a blue mat, then I dry embossed a sheet of white card with a Snowflakes design embossing folder. A die cut Oval , where I stamped the snowman, which is from a stamp set along with the greeting stamp - Joy to the World by Chloe Designs. I used Promarkers to colour and added  white powder glitter to the fur on the hat. Fnally I added some blug gems. 

Colouring

 

Hello and welcome. Today we begin a new challenge at Cardz 4 Galz. Pamela has chosen #262 Colouring. You can choose any subject and use any material.  To see more of the design team's nspiration, please visit the blog.

For my card, I began with a 6" blue bought card. I dry embossed with Dreamees 3d Snowflake embossing folder., which was added to the blue card, for the background. On  a piece of white card, I stamped the Woodware stamp, 'Snowman Gift', with the sentiment from the same stamp set. I used various blues along with other colours of  Promarker alcohol pens. to complete the colouring. I stamped  from the set, snowflakes around the snowman. The sentiment was added onto the background. I finally added white powder glitter to the snowman and hat. Then a chunky glitter to the ground area. Crystasl gems added to the white snowflakes and peel off dots to the centres of the black snowflakes. Have fun colouring.

Use Orange/Black/Orange 1 or more

 Hello and welcome. Today we begin a new challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz, we are now a monthly challenge blog, so you have more time to enjoy taking part in the challenges It's my turn again to choose the challenge, I've given options in the event you are not 'into' Halloween.                                                            #379 Use Orange, Black/Purple 1 or more. To see the creative designs by the team, please visit the blog. 

I began with a black folded card. I created the glitterry background, by adding double sided tape around the edge, then patting on loose silver glitter, brushed away the excess, leaving a lovely border. I cut the piece of white card to fit in the black space. I coloured the white card with purple ink, dried, I added various stamps from my stash of Halloween stamps.The Whitby Abbey stamp was by Crafty Individuals. The character of Count Dracular from Crafty Sentiments. Various areas coloured with Promarkers. Hooe you enjoy using your colours and having fun.  Take care of you and yours. 

Halloween Colours -Your choice.

 Hello, thanks for your visit. Today we begin a new challenge at Make My Monday. Pamela has chosen #263 Halloween Colours - Your choice. To see the inspiration from the design team, please visit the blog. 

For my card, I began with a 6" kraft card with scallop edges. I added a black mat. The orange papers and greetings are all from a Graphics 45 Rare Oddities set of papers. I adore all of Graphic 45 designs. The Inchies stamps are from Inkadinkado - Halloween set. The spider, black card and black gems are from my stash. Have fun everyone.  I'm looking forward to seeing your creations. 

N is for Night

Hi, welcome to my blog. Today we begin a new letter in our Alphabet Challenges.  Pamela has chosen      N is for Night. There are so many possibilities for this challnge. To see the inspiratinal creations by our design team. please visit the blog. 

I began with a 7 x 5 inches white card, I added a silver Mirri as the mat, then covered it with a starry paper from my stash. On a piece of 6 x 4 card I  added several decoupaged layers of my chosen design from a Hunkydory Little Book of Window Scenes, I love this book, there are so many adorable window scenes, so many card possibilities. I then added it to the larger card in a landscape position. I added die cuts for the sentiment in contrasting colours. It wasn't until after I had photographed this pic, I thought of adding Glossy Accents to the windows, so I have a piece of waste from the design I am experimenting with to see how it looks. Take care and happy crafting. 

For a Little Girl.

 Hello and welcome. Today we begin a new challenge at Cardz 4 Galz. Debbie has chosen 

#261 For a Little Girl. To see the inspiration from the design team please visit the blog. 

I began with a white 6" card. I added a gold mat. The tartan paper and stamps are all from a Santoro set of Gorguss designs. I stamped and coloured with alcohol pens the stamps, they are Dear Apple, Forget -me-Not and The Lost Heart. I added a piece of ribbon with tied knots at each end. Have fun. 

Autumn Leaves or Pumpkins

 Hello and welcome. Today at Sparkles Monthly Challenges we begin our new challenge to last till the 14th of September. Maria has chosen #193 Autumn Leaves /Pumpkins.To see the remainder of the design team's inspiration please visit the blog. 

I began with a 6" white card. I cut off one inch from the right front of the card. I added gold mirri to the main card and the 1" on the inside part of the card. I added a soft peach paper to the front and autumn leaves on the smaller panel. For the design and decoration I used a sheet of Autum Die cuts from Kanban. I arranged the die cuts to form a collage of items associated with Autumn, thanksgiving and of course the pumpkins to suit the time of year. I used 3 d foam pads to lift some items over other items. I added two sentiments from the same sheet and finally a few gold coloured gems to add a little sparkle. Have fun.

Fabrics/Textiles

 

Hello and welcome. today we begin a new challenge at Make My Monday, Guylaine has chosen         #262 Fabrics and or Textiles. To see the remainder of the design team's inspirational creations please visit the blog. 

I began with a 7" sq. white card. Added a black mat. I used pages within a Hunkydory paper pad, Suits,Cardigans and Shirts, to make 4 designed squares of materials and woollen patterns. I added a birthday die greeting and some large black gems to give the impression of buttons. I hope you enjoy the challenge and I look forward to seeing your entries. 

Dragonfly Dreams - A shaped card.

 Hello and welcome to my blog. Today, at Dragonfly Dreams,  we begin our new monthly challenge for October. Christine has chosen  A Shaped Card but not a square or rectangle.. To see the remainder of the design team's and our guest's inspiration please visit the blog. 

I used a template to make this Oriental shaped card. I cut apertures in each of the panels and added patterned paper on the sides and vellum in the centre panel. The decorations I added were created using parts and whole peel offs. I hope you enjoy the challenge, I look forward to viewing your creations. 

Mythical Creatures

Hello and welcome. Today at Alphabet Challenges we begin a new challenge chosen by Tee - which is    M is for Mythical Creatures.  To see the wonderful creations to inspire you please visit the blog. 

I began with a white 6" white card. I used a piece of green card from my stash for the first backgound, then a smaller piece of cream for the second background mat. I took these colours from the main images' colours. The main image consists of several sheets from a Hunkydory square Little Book of Fairy Decadence. I have decoupaged all parts of the fairy, the wings and the flowers at the front of the design. Finally I added two sets of green gems to opposite corners. Hope you enjoy the challenge, there are so many Mythical Creatures you can choose from. Take care. 

Purple and Green

Hello and welcome to my blog. Today we begin a new two-weekly challenge at Cardz 4 Galz. Helen has chosen #260 Purple and Green,we look forward to your creations using these two colours. To see the creative inspiration by the design team, please visit the blog. 

I began with a white curved card. I stamped the 'Bewitched' stamp by Pink Ink Designs, then blended two shades of Distress inks - yellow around the edges of the stamp, using a yellow Zig brush pen close to the stamps edges. I then used wo purple shades of DI's around the edges of the card. I used Promarkers and a few more Zig brush pens to complete the colouring. I stamped sprigs randomley and added with a glue pen sparkling white glitter to the tips of the twigs. Finally I used a glitter brush pen to the hat and parts of the green dress. The sentiment is on the stamp set and the gretting is from my stash. Have fun.

 

# 177 Non- Traditional Colours

Hi, welcome to my blog. Today we start a new challenge at Sparkles Christmas Challenges. The challenge chosen by Helen is #177 Non-Traditional Christmas Colours. To see the wonderful inspiration from the design team, please visit the blog.

Based on a white card, all of the papers used are from a C.D. Simply Christmas from The Dreamees. All card,Turquoise,  the greeting and peel offs are from my stash. The stamp is Wandering Star, a firm favourite of mine, from Little Claire Designs,( sadly no longer in business). Coloured with Promarkers. Take care. 

Pearly Sparkles October - Pumpkins or Autumn Leaves

Hello and welcome to my blog. Today at Pearly Sparkles our new challenge is 

Pumpkins or Autumn Leaves 

To see the inspiration from the design team please visit the blog. 

The background is created with matting cards, brown and yellow, cut smaller than the 6" white card.           The main design is an Autumn wreath created by stamping different shaped leaves with different ink colours. I used Tapestry/Majestic peg stamps. The inks were a mixture of Versamark and Distress Inks.  Black gems were added to each corner. Enjoy your challenge and Happy Autumn to you.