Dragonfly Dreams - Sentiment as Focus

 

Hello, welcome to my blog. Today we begin our new challenge at Dragonfly Dreams.  Francesca has chosen #205 Sentiment to be the Focus To see the inspiration created by the design team, please visit the blog. 

I began with a 6" sq. white card. I added for the background a piece of silver Mirri card. Using Distress Inks, I blended several pink colours to cover a white piece of card. then I used an embossing folder to creat the swirls background,  I used a Crafter's Companion die to create the Happy Birthday sentiment on a silver Mirri backpiece. I then added this to the main card with 3d foam strips to give dimension. 

L is for Little People ( Kid's card)

 Hello and welcome to my blog, a busy day here on the 1st of the month. We begin our new challenge  at Alphabet Challenges with L is for Little People - a Kid's card chosen by Dawn. To see the inspiration created by the design team, please visit the blog. 

I began with a 6" white card, I covered the front of the card with pretty yellow paper from my stash. Using circle dies, I die cut gold Mirri circles for mats for the circles. These are from a Hunkydory kit of Topper Circles. The larger circle is adhered flat. The remainder are raised on 3d foam pads.  I am sure this card will suit many a little girl. 

#189 Use colours Red and Green

 

Hello, welcome to my blog, today is a busy day for challenges. Here at Sparkles Christmas Challenges Melissa has chosen, #189 Use Colours Red and Green. To see the inspiration by the design team, please visit the blog. 

I began with a white 6" card. I used a sheet from a Hunkydory Essential paper pad for the background. I added three bookmarks from a Hunkydory Bookmark Toppers - A Magical Season to a gold Mirri mat. I then placed them central on the prepared card. I raised the centre piece on 3d foam pads. The sentiment is also from the same set. 

MAWTT - An Easel Card

Hell and welcome to my blog. 

Today we begin a new challenge at MAWTT -Moving Along With The Times

Andreja has chosen for the challenge - To Make an Easel Card. To see the inspiration from the design team, please visit the blog. 

I made a 5" sq. easel card. I covered the base with papers from a Hunkydory Essential paper pad - Paper. I was able to add these to resemble the sheet of paper from the Little Book of Dragonflies. I used 3 sheets to decoupage the dragonfly. I finally added gemstones to the card and to the wings. I found in my stash a small metal dragonfly which I added to the base.  I look forward to ssing your easel cards. 

#286 An Easel Card

 Hello and welcome to my blog. Today is a busy day in my craft world, as it will be in others. Thankfully, I have prepared well in advance. At Cardz 4 Galz Johanna has chosen #286 An Easel Card. To see the inspiration from the design team, please visit the blog. 

I began with a 6" white card, Folded it into an easel card. On the base and both the folds on the upper part of the card I added navy blue card for the solid background. I then added on all three sections the designed paper from an Electric Ink - Christmas Kit from Debbie Moore Designs. All the designs, ephemera and tags are from the same kit. I added gold pearl gems. 

Pearly Sparkles #123 Trick or Treat

Hello and welcome to my blog. Today at Pearly Sparkles Magdelene has chosen #123 Trick or Treat . To see the inspiration by the design team, please visit the blog.

I made an octagonal easel card. I used Distress Inks to colour the front, the stamped branches, the house and the ghouls. Splattered water for atomosphere. Glitter touches here and there. Spider's webs, bats and a large pumpkin. All of the stamps, except the branch were old ones from Tandastamps, sadly a company, no longer in business. The branch os from Sheena Douglass- Pinescape stamps. For those who celebrate Halloween, I hope you all have a 'spooky' time and have fun. 

 

#287 Pink Card and Pink Ribbon for Breast Cancer Awareness month

 Hello, welcome to my blog,Today at Make My Monday we have a new blog, chosen by me.  We would like you to help us be part of the recognition for the International  Breast Cancer Awareness during the month of October. The theme for the next two weeks is #287 A Pink card with a Pink Ribbon. Please add the logo enclosed to your post. To see the inspirataion from the design team, please visit the blog.  

For my card,, I used a 7 x 5 inhes white card. I added gold Mirri to the front of the card. Using the backing card, topper sheet and decoupage elements, along with an insert from a Hunkydory Flourishing Florals, I added the decoupage pieces using 3d foam pads. a ribbon strip, with a pink ribbon attached, with a pink bow. I added pale pink gems and a sentiment,