Trios - 3 of anything

Hell, thanks for popping by. Today we begin a new challenge at Sparkles Monthly. Deborah has chosen for #200 Trios - 3 of Anything. To see the variety of this, please visit the blog to see the design team's inspiration.

For my card, I bagan with a white 7 x 5" white card. I added a gold Mirri mat. Using a piece of pretty peach spotted card I die cut three (3) small oval dies. Behind this card I positioned a sheet of pretty flowers from a Hunkydory Little Book paper pad of 'Sent with Love.' This was the added with 3d foam pads to the Mirri mat. I added a die cut sentiment from Hunkydory. Finally I added 2 sets of 3 gold pearls.

I hope you enjoy the challenge, I am looking forward to seeing the many variations you will all do.

 

Alphabet Challenge - Balls

 Hello,, thanks for your visit. Today at Alphabet Challenges we begin with the letter B. Dawn has chosen  B is for Balls. To see the inspiration from the design team, plaease visit the blog. 

For my designed card I began with a white 6" card. For the base mat, I used a piece of football (soccer) paper from my stash. On a piece of gold Mirri card, I added with foam pads a designed paper from a Hunkydory Little Book paper pad - 'Here's to Him.' I decoupaged the items bringing the soccer ball forward and the soccer boots. The sentiment is from my stash. I look forward to seeing you cards.

A Circle Card

 Hello and welcome to my blog. Today we begin a new challenge at Cardz 4 Galz. Johanna has chosen #276 A Circle Card - this can be one circle or more. To see the inspiration from our design team, please visit the blog. 

I began with a white 6" sq. card For the base I added a piece of green card with gold foil leaves. Using a shutter die in the centre of a 5.5" sq white piece of card, I added this to the main card with 3d foam pads. I then die cut flowers and created a small area of three flowers with leaves and crystal gems in the centre of the flowers. The sentiment is from a Hunkydory 'Just My Type' sentiment pad. Take care everyone. 

Food and/or Drink

 Hello, and welcome. I am thrilled to have been invited to join The Male Room Design Team. the challenge is #210 Food and/or Drink. 

I made a biscuit barrel filled with biscuits, stamped, coloured and then fussy cut. Lots of sprinkles added to the barrel. Acetate added, to finally make a shaker card. I hope you have lots of fun. I'm looking forward to seeing your entries. 

Star Wars Day May 4th (be with you) A Space Project

 Hello, welcome to my blog. Today is May 4th (be with you). It being my time to choose the theme, for the Make My Monday challenge, I had to choose #277 Star Wars Day - a Space Project. Blame my love for this theme on me having two sons and five grandsons. All of whom love Star Wars. To see the design team's inspiration please visit the blog. May the force be with you on this theme. Ha Ha.

For my card, I began with a recent purchase from Hunkydory of white 7" edgable die cut card. this one is  stars, I also have hearts, butterflies and flowers on the edges. I covered the front and a panel inside with silver Mirri card , then added a sheet of Stunning Skies  Duo Design paper pad from Hunkydory. I coloured the stars with an alcohol pen, then added Stickles silver glitter. I die cut a circle shape of the planets and moons, placed this on the card, reducing the piece to fit the lower part of the card. The two spacemen(women) are free printables for children from Pinterest. Coloured with alcohol pens. the sentiment is from a Just my Type paper pad.  Happy Bank Holiday to all in the UK. 

Dragonfly Dreams Use Die Cuts

Hello, thanks for visiting my blog. Today we begin a new challenge at Dragonfly Dreams. Cathy has chosen Use die Cuts for the May challange.  To see the design team's inspirational cards please visit the blog.

For my card, I began with a white 6" card. I cut a piece oif Kraft card and used the tree/circle die. I then die cut the small rabbit and sat him on the edge of the tree die. Along the bottom of the card, I have added a black and white strip of Washi tape. The sentiment is from a Hunkydory Just My Type Sentiment Strip pad. I  added some small fussy cut pink flowers to the tree. 

 

Pearly Sparkles One or More Butterflies

Hello, thanks for your visit. Today at Pearly Sparkles we begin a new monthy challenge. Claudia has chosen #119 One or more Butterflies. To see the inspirational creations by the design team, please visit the blog.

For my card, I began with a white 6" sq. card. I used two mats, one pale blue the second a pale pink, which are colours featuring on the piece of butterfly meadow paper. I have stamped and die cut three larger butterflies, adding Sparkles glitter to their wings. I also die cut, using the two of the mat colours, 'Hello'. Thanks for your interest, I hope you enjoy creating your butterflies. 

 

A is for Air (anything in the air)

 Hello, welcome to my blog. today we begin a new challenge at Alphabet Challenges. We are beginning from the letter A again. This next A - Z will be the 15th round, which all began in 2011. Today Billie a has chosen our challenge which is A is for Air (anything in the Air) To see the inspiration from the design team, please visit the blog. Why don't you try to begin with the letter A, set yourself a personal challenge of going as far as you can, maybe jumping in and out of the Alphabet along the way to the letter Z, all we can promise you is consistancy, a challenge and a lot of fun. 

For my card, I began with a 6" sq. white card, I cut out a centre panel. Covered the two narrow front panels with silver Mirri card and pale blue card. On the back panel I added sky coloured paper, and a Silver die cut Happy Birthday. I also added three fussy cut areoplanes flying a sortie in the sky. I added a piece of acetate on the front centre panel and added a fussy cut Teddy and aeroplane, along with clouds to reach the two sidde panels, all from a Hunkydory Little Book. I so enjoyed making this card, it was my first with the cut out and using acetate in this way. I even challenge myself. Ha ha.

Gifts - Christmas

Hello, welcome to my blog. Today we begin a new challenge at Sparkles Christmas Challenges.  Sue J has chosen #184 Gifts( for Christmas ). to see the remainder of the design team's inspiration please visit the blog. 

For my card, for this challenge it stars a gorgeous old but lovable stamp 

from LOTV called Penguin Presents. stamped onto a label die, with DI Broken China 

Coloured with Promarkers. 

The additional round stamp, small greetings labels stamps and the background 

Frosty Christmas papers are also old stock from LOTV.

 The white popcorn(snowballs) ribbon is from my stash. 

Bees

Hello and thanks for your visit. Today we begin a new challenge at Cardz 4 Galz. Dawn ha chosen      #275 Bees. To see the design team's inspiration please vist the blog. 

I began with a 6" white sq. card. The stamps I used are all from a Hobby Art stamps set Bee-Friendly. sadly the business has now closed. I coloured with Promarkers, glittered the wings and used white gel pen for accents. The background is a soft blending of DI Broken China. Take care and I hope you enjoy the challenge. 

Clean and Simple

 Hello, thanks for your visit. Today we begin a new challenge at our monthly Cardz 4 Guyz. Helen has chosen #385 CAS - Clean and Simple. To see the inspiration from the deisgn team, please visit the blog,

I used a 5 x 5 inches plain white card. I blended Mustard Seed and Dried Marigold for a background to hold the 'Happy Birthday' die cut from Crafter's Companion. I added a few small gems from a wheel of different colour gems from The Works. The image card has been raised with 3d foam pads.

Birds and/or eggs

 Hello and thanks for your visit. Today we begin a new challenge at Make My Monday. Heather has chosen #276 Birds and/or eggs. To see the inspiration from the design team, please visit the blog. 

For my card, I began with a 5 x 7 inches white plain card. I added a mat with silver Mirri card. I placed in the centre of the card the layers I had decoupaged from pages with the window and owl from a Hunkydory Little Book of Wizardry I the added with 3d foam pads the beautiful silver and pale blue frame mount. Finally adding a sentiment from my Hunkydory sentiment stash. I am looking forward to seeing your birds and or eggs for this challenge, I hope you enjoy creating your bird cards. 

Z is for Zoology

Hello, today we begin a new challenge at Alphabet Challenges, Another collection from A - Z is coming to an end with Z is for Zoology chosen by Deborah. Any animal will do. To see the design team's inspiration, please visit the blog.

I began with a 5 7" white card. I added a black mat, then a green layer The main image is a free download from Pinterest. I blended several light green colours of DI's before  I used Promarkers to colour the remaining images.. Then added it to a black mat. Finally I addded a sentiment Happy Birthday. 

 

April Showers

 Hello, we are starting  new challenge today at Cardz 4 Galz. Sue J has chosen #274 April Showers.  To see the design team's inspiration, please visit the blog. We are currently looking for  few card makers to join our DT. All details can be found on the blog. 

For my card, I began with a 6" sq. card. My appropriate stamp is small, so I created a background for the stamped image to sit upon. I used papers from a FSC paper pad - Whiz Kids. All of the mats are gold Mirri card. The stamp is an unknown make, I bought it in a charity shop.I used Promarkers to colour the image. 

Pastels and Rabbits

Hi, thanks for popping by. Today we begin a new challenge at Sparkles Monthly Challenges. Maria  has chosen #199 Pastel Colours and Rabbits. To see the design team's inspiration, please visit the blog. We also have a Design Team Call at present. all the details are on the blog. 

I began with a 7 x 5 inches white card. I cut a number of pastel coloured strips of paper from various Hunkydory Duo colour paper pads. These were then added diagonally ont the card, making a pastel coloured background. The rabbit topper and additional circle elements are from aa Hunkydory topper sheet. I also added a Happy Birthday sticker sentiment, a bow and several yellow enemal dots. I hope you enjoy the challenge.

Monotone

Hello and welcome. Today we begin a new challenge at Make My Monday (MMM) - Dawn has chosen #275 Monotone. To see the creations by the design team, please visit the blog.

I began with a 7 x 5 inches white card. The mat is of a very dark royal blue. The pale background, denim, and the circles were all from a Hunkydory A5 Essential Denim paper pad. I used dies to create the circles, a few raised on foam pads. A strip of the mat card lies down the left side with three dark blue gems. The 'Birthday' die is from old stash and the Hugs die is a 'newish' die from Humkydory. I hope you like my Monotone card. I look forward to seeing the entries in the challenge blog. 

 

Cas -Clean and Simple

Hello, welcome to my blog. Today at Dragonfly Dreams, Franseca from the design team has chosen for our challenge  CAS -Clean and Simple To see the inspiration from the design team, please visit the blog. 

I bean with a 6" white card, I blended Tumbled Glass DI to form a background for the image. I stamped, then fussy cut the image which is -Call Me Maybe? by Visable Image. I coloured the phone using a Zig watercolour pen Slate Grey. Take care everyone. 

 

Yellow Flowers

 Hello, thanks for your visit, today at Alphabet Challenges, it is my time to choose the next challenge. So I have chosen Y is for Yellow Flowers. Please visit the blog to see the design team's inspirational designs.

I began with a 6" white square card. I added a 5" gold mat, then a piece of Hunkydory Essential Script paper pad, for the background. The main focal point is a three flower die and a single stem of bud sall from my stash. These were all coloured with watercolour brush pens. I randomley added gold gems and finally a die cut sentiment - Happy Birthday -from an old faithful die. I hope you enjoy the challenge and like yellow flowers as much as I do.

Spring Flowers

Hello, thanks for popping into my blog. Today we begin a new challenge at Cardz 4 Galz. The challenge for the next two weeks is my choice, this time round, #273 Spring Flowers. To see the inspirational creations from the design team, please visit the site. 

For my card, a white 6" sq card. A dusky pink mat. A n embossed piece of white card. A mesh piece of card- die dcut. The addition of the spring flowers - Snowdrop stickers, glittered adhered to the white page. A stunning sticker butterfly added. I found the perfect green sentiment in my stash and finally I added three flashy gems, along with three small yellow butterflies. A blast from the past from my stash, I am determined to get some useful stash used up. Enjoy yourselves with the challenge. 

 

Something Old, Something New

 Hello and welcome to my blog. Today we begin a new challenge at  Pearly Sparkles. Larelyn has chosen for the theme, #118 Something old, Something New. To see the team's inpirational designs, please visit the blog. 

For my card. I began with a 6" sq white scallop edge card. I added a lilac background mat. An inner smaller purple mat on a gold Mirri mat. The laurel leaf die cut is an old one in my stash, the leaves, flowers, the additional design papers, sentiments are all new items. The female is a Match -It die cut, also new. All the new stock is a Match It kit from Electric Ink Designs.A few purple jewels finally added. 

Christmas Gnomes

 Hello, thanks for your visit. Today we begin our new challenge for Sparkles Christmas Challenges. A monthly challenge beginning April 1st. Melanie has chosen #183 Eleves or Gnomes. To see the inspiration for othe team members please visit the blog. 

For my card, I began with a white 5 x 7 in, card. A gold mat, with a stroped background paper from my stash. The topper is constructed using decoupage with three pages/layers from a Hunkydory Little Book - A Cherished Christmas.The greeting is a die cut, from an old die in my stash. I do enjoy fussy cutting and creating a layered card. I hope you enjoy the challenge, I'm sure you'll fnd in your stash, either an elf or a gnome. 

Hobbies

 Hello, thanks for pooping by. Today we begin a new challenge at Make My Monday. Pamela, from the design team has chosen #274 Hobbies.  To see the inspiring creations from the other design team memebrs, please visit the blog. 

For my card, I began with a white 6" sq. card. I was inspired by the stamp set and a project in a magazine. All the stamps are from a stamps set - Crafting with your Friends. in Creative Stamping # 91. I added a black mat, the added a white back panel.  I then cut a smaller piece of black and white watercolour  to form the centre panel. I added a number of colours directly from the ink pad onto an acrylic blog, sprayed water the stamped onto the watercolour card, which created the 'messy' art project. Once I had marked the size, I then stamped and coloured the surrounding art materials. The art panel was added with 3d foam pads. Happy Birthday greeting added from my stash. 

X is for X-ray- Use Black and White only.

 

Hello, thanks for your visit, today at Alphabet Challenges Pamela has chosen X is for X Ray. Your entry into the challenge is to have Black and White project. to see the design team's inspiration, please visit the blog. 

For my card, I again used a 7 x 52 white card, I matted it with black card, then added a white card with a small black design. Using several circle dies I cut 6 varied sized and patterned circles. I added a strip of strong black ribbon to the side. I then arranged the circles to cascade, some flat and a few raised with 3d foam pads. I added a stamped image fom my stash, added to a black mat. 

A Splash of Green

 

Hello, thanks for your visit. Today we begin a new challenge at Cardz 4 Galz. Pamela has chosen        #272 A Splash of Green.  To see the inspirational creations by the design team, please visit the blog.

I began with a white 7 x5" card. I added a mat of yellow card. On a piece of water colour card I swooshed green and some yellow watercolours, dried it naturally, then added some stencilling with Meadow Green DI. I stamped the daffodil stamp with the printed background. On a piece of plain white card I stamped, the Golden Daffodils by Visable Image again, then painted with Prism and Zig water colour pens. I also stamped two daffodil heads again, painted, then the flowers were fussy cut and placed flat and the heads added with 3d foam pads. The sentiment was stamped from another flower sset by the same company. 

Colour Challenge - Light Blue & Brown

Hello, thanks for your visit. Today we begin a new monthly challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz. Deb H has chosen #384 Colour Challenge - Light Blue & Brown. To see the creations by the fabulous design team, please visit the blog. 

For my card, I began with a 7 x 5" Kraft base card. I added a piece of  pale blue denim background, leaving a surrounding of the Kraft card. I added one sheet from a Hunkydory  Little Book of Denim to a copper Mirri mat. From a further two pages of the LB I decoupaged layers onto the bear and the row of brown hearts at the base. Finally I added a printed birthday greeting. Happy crafting to you all.

Hello Cowboy!

Hello, welcome to my blog. Today I decided to enter a challenge. I seem to spend a lot of time creating challenge blogs, but today, I am entering this card into The Male Room  challenge #208 Blue and Brown.

I began with a white A5 card, I added a sheet of designed paper from a Hunkydory Essential Pad of Denim papers. From a Hunkydory Little Book of Denim I have used 3 pages of the cowboy hat and boots, fussy cutting and decoupaging pieces,which sits on a navy Mirri mat.

Around the card are die cuts from my stash of horseshoes, a pair of boots with denim inserts and a cowboy hat, with gold stars decorating it. I completed the card with a birthday die cut greeting from my stash. Happy crafting.

It's Springtime.

 Hello and welcome to my blog. Today we begin our new challenge at Sparkles Monthly Challenges. I -Caz have chosen today's challenge, there are definely signs of ther beginning of spring, here in ther UK. sp I have chosen #198 It's Springtime!, let us see anything to do with Spring. to see the remainder of the design team's creations, please visit ther blog. 

P.S In the UK I wish every Mother, Grandmother and Mothers -to- be a very Happy Mother's day. 

For my card, I began with a 6" white scallop edge card. I matted it with gold Mirri card,as I did with the central panel. The decorative designed papers and card are from Hunkydory, part being from a background card from a Special Days topper kit and also from 3 pages from the Little Book of Special Days. The central panel has been cut down to fit on a 6" card, and decoupaged in several areas. I hope you enjoy seeing my card, and are interested in taking part in our challenge. 

We currently have a Design Team call for new members.

All Tied Up!

Hello and welcom to my blog. Today we begin a new challenge at Make My Monday chosen by Guylaine. We have #273 All tied Up, with either ribbon, thread, string etc. 

I began with a 6" sq. Kraft card, to sit well with the colour choices on the card. I added a light patterned paper from my stash. I created a centre band with, again patterned darker paper on a gold background. This is where I added the string across and tied in a bow, hence All Tied Up.

The remainder of the card consists of items from die cuts and Match Its from Electric Ink Designs. I finally added some gorgeous gem stones. I hope you enjoy getting tied up with your craft. 

 

W is for Wildflowers

Hello, today we begin a new challenge at Alphabet Challenges. Tee has chosen W is for Wildflowers. To see the design team's inspirational cards, please visit the blog. 

I began with a 6" sq. white card. I added a dusky pink for the background. I then used an embossing folder to create the white background, plus I added a piece of die cut white card to add the flowers onto. The flowers are die dcuts from Lisa Horton Wild flowers dies. The sentiment is from a Hunkydory Just My Type paper pad. Finally I added three small yellow die cut butterflies. 

 

Embossing Heat or Dry

 Hello, on Thursday 5th, we began a new challenge at Cardz 4 Galz. Debbie has chosen 

#271 Embossing Heat or Dry. To see the remainder of the design team's inspiration, please visit the blog. 

I began with a 5 x 7 inch white base card. I added a yellow mat background. I used an embossing folder to create the design. Using watercolour pens and Promarker alcohol pens I coloured the flower heads. I added a blending of Wild Mushroom ink . The sentiment is a die for Mother's Day, which in the UK is March 15th. 

#182 Snowman, any gender, single or family.

Hello and welcome to my blog. Today we begin a new challenge at Sparkles Christmas Challenges. Caz (that's me), has chosen a favourite seasonal card, #182 Snowman, either single or family. To see the remainder of the design team, and their collection of snowmen/woman/family, please visit the blog.  

I love blue, white and silver for my Christmas cards, I began with silver Mirri card for a mat. The background paper is a Pure Frozen paper pad from Poundland. A die cut Oval and greeting dies. Crystal gems. The stamp is from Woodware, now under the company of Creative Expressions. The snowmen, were coloured with grey and several shades of blue Promakers. Finally glitter and Fluffy Stuff was added to the pom-poms. 

Pearly Sparkles - Mixed colour flowers

Hello, welcome to my blog. Today at Pearly Sparkles we begin a new challenge, chosen by Alyson, on the design team. The challenge is #117 Mixed Colour Florals

I began with a 5 x 7 in. white base card. I used the Resist technique, which has always been a favourite of mine. I used a selection of single head flower stamps from my stash, along with three Distress Inks, Picked Rasberry, Fossilized Amber and Abandoned Coral. The greeting stamp is by Alternew, which I heat embossed using gold embossing powder. A few crystal gems have been added to the centre of a few flowers. Have fun with creating your card. 

Dragonfly Dreams - Butterflies

Hello, welcome to my blog. Today at Dragonfly Dreams, Claudia, from the design team has chosne for our challenge  Butterflies To see the inspiration from the design team, please visit the blog. 

It's been a while since I made a vintage card, and these butterlies suit the card so well. 

The materials I used are 

Martha Stewart Garden Trellis Punch,

Floradora Stamp from Crafty Indivduals.

Pink background paper from my stash.

Tattered butterflies from Lyndsay Mason - Personal Impressions.

Roses from my stash

TH Distress Ink Frayed Burlap.

 

V is for Volume

 Hello, thanks for your visit, Today we begin a new challenge at Alphabet Challenges. Helen has chosen for us all, V is for Volume. For more details and to see the wonderful inspiraton by the design team, please visit the blog. 

I began with a 7" sq. white card, I first added silver Mirri card mat. Then a sheet of wood grain paper, Weathered Wood, from a Hunkydory Essential A5 book, From a Little Book of Denim I began with a page of a denim pocket with roses. I fussy cut, layer 1-the pocket and attached roses. layer 2 - fussy cut two large roses, fussy cut the butterfly. All except the butterfly were added with 3d foam pads, the butterfly just glue on the ?thorax. From pages for layers 1 & 2 I cut the roses from the bottom page and added these flat on the right side of the card. The greeting is from Just My Type Seniment paper pad from Hunkydory. Total pages used only 3, another card can be made with the remaining 3 pages. I love the little books. 

Wings

Hello, welcome to my blog. Today we begin a new challenge at Cardz 4 Galz. Helen has chosen               #270 Wings , if it/he/she has wings,we would like you to feature it/he/she on a card. To see the creations from our design team, please visit the blog. 

I began with a 5 x 7 inches white card. I have cut, glittered a page from a Hunkydory A5 paper pad Blossoming Birds. This was framed within an oval Hunkydory frame, I then added a decouapaged bird and the blossoms onto the frame, using a second sheet from the pad. The greetinng Best wishes on your birthday is from my stash.  I look forward to seeing your cards ith wings. 

Monochrome

 Hello, thanks for your visit. today we begin a new challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz. Melanie has chosen

 #383 Monochrome Colour Palette. To see the creations by the design team, please visit the blog

I cut down a 7 x 7 inch white card to a 6"wide x 6.75 " to accommodate the design, this will still fit into a 7x7 envelope., I added a gold mirri mat, then a piece of paper from an Essential paper pad - Denim by Hunkydory. The topper is from a Hunkydory Little Book of Denim. I added a second layer of the head and collar, also each hand has been fussy cut and added with 3d foam pads.  I know several guys who would love this card. The greetings is a vertical die, also by Hunkydory. The You Rock stamp is from Crafter's Companions. Happy crafting to you all.

Vintage/Mixed Media

 Hello, thanks for your visit. Today we begin a new challenge at Sparkles Monthly Challenges, Francesca has chosen #197 Vintage/Mixed Media. To see the inspiration from the design team, please visit the blog. 

I began with a white 5 x 7 inches base card. The papers I used are from parts of two sheets from within a set of Ciao Bella Autumn 12x12 papers. The main topper I created is added onto a piece of card, the added with 3d foam pads to the background. I have added several word and number cut outs. A few material butterflies and a flower. Two sentiments of up-lifting thoughts. Enjoy your crafting. 

Use 2 Dies

Hello, thanks for your visit. Today we begin a new challenge at Make My Monday. Billie a has chosen #271 Use 2 Dies. To see the remainder of the design team's inspiration, please visit the blog.

I began with a smaller than usual card, it being a 5" sq. white scallop edged card. I left it white, the only additions being the 2 dies and a stamped sentment. The circle is by Hunkydory - Moonstone - Sketchy Nesting Frame Circle, the flower is a stamp and die set, which I received from a friend, no maker's name available. I coloured the flower with Promarkers. Added a few crystal gems. Have fun. 

 

Up-Lifting Sentiment

Hello, hope you are well. The weather is pretty dismal her in the UK, rain and more rain. Today we begin a new challenge at Alphabet Challenges. Melanie has chosen U is for Up-Lifting - to add a positive/encouraging sentiment to your card. We could all at some time need a little up-lifting thoughts. To see the inspirational cards from the design team, please visit the blog. 

We currently have a design team call for one or two interested crafters to join the team. All details are on the blog. I look forward to hearing from you.

I decided the sentiment was so important - Smile- it looks good on you, so I kept the card fairly simple. a 5 "yellow mat added to a 6" white card. To this I added a piece of light weight card from a 12" sheet of pretty Ciao Bella paper. I thought this was enough to convey the message. Have fun crafting. 

 

Hugs and Kisses

 Hello, thanks for your visit. Today we begin a new challenge at Cardz 4 Galz. Lynda has chosen        #269  Hugs and Kisses. To see the inspirational creations by the design team, please follow the blog. 

I made two cards for this challenge, to show both female and a male versions,this is added below. Both cards were constructed using papers and toppers from Hunkydory kits and the Picture Perfect Paper Pad A Splash of Colour. I die cut a Hunkydory die for 'Hugs' and stamped Kisses, adding a sentiment. Pink gemstones added to embellish. This  a fold back style card.

The male version card is, as mentioned above, all from the topper sheet and Paper pad. The sentiment is Pugs and Kisses. and Birthday Wishes. A straight forward book style.  I hope you have fun creating your challenge for Hug and Kisses. 

Baubles

 Hello, thanks for your visit. Today we begin a new challenge at Sparkles Christmas Challenges. Dawn, a design team member has chosen #181 Baubles. To see the wonderful inspiration by the design team, please visit the blog. 

I began with a 5 x 7 inches scallop edge white card. I added a red mirri card border for sheet #1 from a Hunkydory Little Book - A Cherished Christmas. A second red mirri card was added to a reduced in size #2 sheet. From sheet #1, I had fussy cut a red, white and green bauble, which I then added with foam pads to the baubles onto sheet #2.I added a few small red gems. The sentiment, Christmas Wishes, is a Hunkdory die. I do love to fussy cut and create decoupaged items.  

Pearly Sparkles - Hearts

 

Hello, welcome to my blog. Today at Pearly Sparkles we begin a new challenge, chosen by Claire, on the design team. The challenge is #116 Hearts. 

I began with  a white scallop edged 5 x 7 inch card. I added for the backgound a hologrphic silver card. Using a Cut and Embossing folder, enclosed with a Simply Cards and Papercraft #201 magazine, I used pink card with flowers and the centre die cut hear. I stamped the sentiment, adding a snall stamped heart. I added a stsmped sentiment Happy Birthday. Finally I added coloured  silver stickers to the floower centre.  (I apologise for the green glow, I think it may be the reflective result from the holographic card with the small LED's in my light box. )- or whatever??

Dragonfly Deams - Fun Fold or Shaped Card.

Hello, welcome to my blog. Today at Dragonfly Dreams, Pamela, from the design team has chosne for our challenge  Fun fold or a Shaped Card. To see the inspiration from the design team, please visit the blog. 

For my card, it began as an 8" sq. card, and finally measured 5" x 7" I believe it is called a Dutch style card, maybe you can help me with the correct title for this fun fold. All of the fancy papers, the elephant topper style designs are from a Hunkydory Picture Perfect Paper Pad -  Splash of Colour. The plain blue background paper is from a Duo-tone Mattastic Paper Pad, also from Hinkydory. I enjoyed making this folded card, it was my first attempt but I'm sure I'll be making it again. I was surprised how easy it was. 

Clean and Simple

 Hello and welcome to my blog. Today we begin a new challenge at Make My Monday. Helen has chosen #270 Clean and Simple(CAS). to see the designs by the design team please visit the blog. 

 I began with a 6" white square card. I added a border of thin Washi tape. In the centre I matted and layed a few layers of white and a pretty shade of pink card. On this I added a lovely Hobby craft purchased flower. The sentiment is from a Sticker sheet. Maybe this is too CAS, seeing it on the screen, I'm wondering if I should have added some gems or sequins. Happy crafting.  

T is for Texture

 Hello and welcome to my blog. today we begin a new challenge at Alphabet Challenges, Lynda has chosen T is fo Texture. please visit the blog to see the design team's inspiration. 

I began with a base 7 x 5 inches white card. On a seperate piece of card, I blended two colours of  Hunkdory's Prism inks. I then used an embossing folder from my stash, after this I sandpapered this with a sandpaping block, which created the white lines around the design. Within the circle I added two circles using 2 dies. The sentiment stamp is from my stash. I coloured, using the same watercolour colours used for the blending, then cut the flower using a die. Adding to the card with 3d foam pads. 

Pink Flowers

 Hello, welcome to my blog. Today we begin a new challenge at Card 4 Galz. Billieed A has chosen    #268 Add Pink flowers. Please visit the blog to see the inspiration created by the design team. 

I began with a 5" x 7" white scallop edge card. I created a faux background, using the chisel end of a Pink Promarker alcohol pen. I blended several shades of yellow for the shadow background, then using a Versafine black stamp, I stamped a Visable Image stamp - Lilies with love. I added small trios of black dots randomley on the page. On seperate pieces of scrap white card I again stamped the main Lilies stamp. Coloured the buds and three main flowers with shades of pink and the green . I then fussy cut the main pieces and added these, with foam pads, onto the previously stamped image.Finally I added a Hunkydory small sentiment and three trios of pink gems.  Happy crafting. 

Epic Adventure

 Hello, welcome to my blog. Today we begin our new challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz. Jolanda has chosen #382 Epic Adventure. To see the design team's inspiration, please visit the blog. 

I began with an 8" x 6"white card, I added a black mat. Onto this I added a sheet of paper from a Hunkydory Essential paper pad - Script. I then fussy cut five items from a Hunkydory Square Little Book - Vintage Journeys, and placed them in a design to fit the page. The sentiment/s added are from a Hunkydory Sentiment Strip Pad - Just My Type. I have made this card for a grandson who is currently studying for his Master's Degree, who loves travelling. Happy crafting.