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Cute Card Thursday Challenge #60- Letters and Numbers

2009-05-18T10:27:00.003+01:00

Here is my card for Cute Card Thursday challenge "Letters and Numbers".

I have used:

- Cardstock from The Glitter Stack pad (DCWV)

- Zoophabet stamps from Penny Black

- VersaFine ink Deep Lagoon

- Sizzlits Die Decorative Strip Tulip Garden

- Prismacolor pencils, Sansodor

- Card Candy from Craftwork Cards

Thanks for looking!!

Wednesday Stamper Challenge - Under The Sea

2009-05-15T15:10:00.004+01:00

The challenge at Wednesday Stamper this week is "Under The Sea"

"This week, show us what you think lies Under the Sea, using at least one rubber stamp."

Here is my card for this challenge.
I have used:

- Glossy paper, tissue paper

- Inks: Big and Juicy Waterfall, Adirondack Meadow, Lettuce, Cranberry, Red Pepper

- Stencils from Plaid

- Stamp - Tim Holtz

- Fresco flakes and Jewel-Bright Textile & Craft media - both from Steward Gill

- Microbeads

Thanks for looking!

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge #30 - Flowers

2009-05-05T10:45:00.004+01:00

This is my card for the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge "Flowers"

"We want to see flowers on your project whether they be the main image or embellishments".

I have used textured and The Blossom & Butterflies cardstock from DCWV, chipboard embellishments, glitter Sugar Coating and Stick With It adhesive frame (both from Doodlebug), Nestabilities die, ink Brilliance Pearlescent Sky Blue, Inkadinkado stamp.

Thanks for looking and have a nice day!

Daring Cardmakers challenge - Games and Toys for Boys

2009-04-18T16:29:00.007+01:00

The challenge at Daring Cardmakers this week is Games and Toys for Boys.

"It's Rein here this week, and I'm daring you to make a masculine cardGames and Toys for Boys put a race track, dart board, vehicle... on your card."

I have made this card for my grandson's Birthday. He is a big fan of Thomas the Tank Engine. I have taken two photos of this card - one is of the front of the card and one is of the inside of the card.

For making this card I have used:

- Cardstock DCWV The Jewel

- Paper Celebrate from ATD

- Sizzlits Decorative Strips Baby Train, Loopy, Abstract, Funky Flowers.

- Prismacolor pencils, Sansador

- Sakura pens Souffle

Cute Card Thursday Challenge # 48 - Signs of Spring

2009-02-22T21:39:00.003Z

Here is my card for Cute Card Challenge - Signs of Spring.

"Well we have snowdrops and crocus flowers in abundance here in South West Scotland and even some lambs in the fields so Spring is slowly approaching - which brings me to this week's challenge "Signs of Spring".

This could be interpreted through your image, an embellishment or even your colour-scheme."

I have used:

- Papermania papers Spring Life

- Daffodil Fairy image from Cuddly Buddly Crafts

- Doodlebug Sugar Coating glitter

- Glitter paper from my stash

Thanks for looking!

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Hearts and Flowers! Colour Creat Challenge - Pink, Green, Brown

2009-02-04T13:34:00.004Z

This card is for Papertake Weekly Challenge Hearts and Flowers and for a new Challenge blog Colour Create - Pink, Green, Brown.

"This weeks challenge is hearts and flowers which is to use hearts or flowers (or both!) on your project!"

For making this card I have used:

- Papers and embellishments from BG Sultry collection pack

- Nestabilites and QuicKutz dies

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge #16 - 1,2,3

2009-01-27T11:53:00.003Z

The challenge at Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge this week is 1,2,3 - 1 image, 2 papers and 3 embellishments.

Here is my card for this challenge.

I have used

- Core'dinations Cardstock Hocus Pocus

- Designer Paper by Kate Knight A Hint of Pink

- Funky Brads A Hint of Pink

- Cuttlebug Embossing folders

Liquid Pearls, Sakura Stardust pen, Brilliance ink pad, ribbon.

Thanks for looking!

Wednesday Stamper Challenge - Openings

2009-01-16T13:59:00.005Z

For making this card I have used a photo. This photo is of a 12th Century All Saints Church from Great Ayton. I have taken this photo on one of my many visits in Great Ayton. I liked the contrast from the dark of the inside and the brightness of the outside.

When I saw Wednesday Stamper Openings challenge " this photo of this door came into my mind and I decided to use this photo for my card.

"This week we challenge you to show us your favorite OPENING. Be it a window, door, keyhole … surprise us! And remember to use at least one rubber stamp."

I have printed it on Transparency Film and put it on to Crafty Individuals paper after stamping question marks on it.

For making the key I have used The Stamp Bug stamp, Versamark ink, Distress Powder Vintage Photo and a few colours of Metallic Rub-Ons.

I have also used Ancient Page Coal Black ink, Hero Arts ans See D'S stamps.

Hope you like this card and thanks for looking.

SaWo No 30 - Split Negative Technique

2008-11-24T13:01:00.003Z

Here is my card for Saturday's Workout challenge N0 30.

- " A new week and a new theme at Saturday’s Workout. This week a new technique for you: “Split Negative”.

I have used

- Stamp Rubbadubbadoo

- Inks: Versamark and ColorBox Colonial Blue

- EP Detail Clear, White Opaque

- Papers from Making Cards magazine

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge #8 - Decoupage

2008-11-24T12:35:00.005Z

These cards are for Secret Crafter Saturday challenge#8

"This time I decided to go for a theme:-
"DECOUPAGE"
I would love to see your layered images whether it's a digital image, decoupage papers or a layered stamped image - it's up to you!"

I love Jolly Nation's Decoupage papers - no cutting required!

I have also used the printed papers from DCWV and Papermania.

Crazy Amigo Challenge -Blue-Red

2008-11-13T15:38:00.005Z

Here is my first card for Crazy Amigo Challenge - Blue-Red.

"This week Evi chose, as she says herself, a funny colorcombination; Blue and Red. What do you make with this colorcombination?"

I have used:
- Glossy cardstock
- Stamps: Stamp n' Stor, Rubbadubbadoo
- Inks Adirondack Stonewashed, Denim, Red Pepper, VersaFine Onyx Black
- EP Detail Clear

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge #3 -"Blue, White and a little bit of snowflake!"

2008-10-20T10:45:00.003+01:00

The challenge at Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge this week is to use blue, white and a little bit of snowflake on any project.

"This week there is no sketch but a theme, set by the lovely KIM which is "Blue, White and a little bit of snowflake!". Again any project can be made as long as it fits with the theme."

I have used:

- Paper DCWV, HOTP

- Stamps Serendipity

- Inks VersaMark, Ancient Page Indigo

- Embossing Powder Stamp-N-Stuff White Opaque

- Provo Craft Embossing Folders Swiss Dots and Snowflakes

Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Buttons+Bows, Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge #2

2008-10-13T10:41:00.004+01:00

Here is my card for Cute Card Thursday and Secret Crafter Saturday challenges.

I have used:

-Paper DCWV The Christmas Stack

- The image Jolly Nation Decoupage

- Ribbons, buttons from my stash

Daring Cardmakers challenge - Gotta Wear Shades

2008-10-11T12:48:00.004+01:00

This card is for Daring Cardmakers challenge - Bright.

"This week your challenge is to be
Bright! Clashy is good, hot colours are good, anything super duper bright is good too."

I have used:

- Paper DCWV

- Stamps Inkadinkado

- Prismacolor pencils, Liquid Pearls, Stickles

- Spellbinders Die Tepmplates

ISMAKI challenge # 31

2008-09-17T10:10:00.007+01:00

Here is my card for ISMAKI challenge #31

"The option is “star” but it doesn’t have to be a litteral interpretation!!"

I have used:

- Paper from my stash

- Stamps: Rubbadubbadoo, The Stamp Bug

- Blending Chalks

- Ink VersaFine Onyx Black

Friday Sketchers - Sketch 19, Arty Girlz - Birthday

2008-09-16T11:18:00.007+01:00

This card is for Friday Sketchers - Sketch 19 and Arty Girlz - Birthday challenges.

This weeks sketch is by Heidi from Norway and it's great!!

Supplies I have used:

- Paper: some from Crafty Individuals and some from my stash

- Stamps Crafty Individuals and Elusiveimages

- Inks: Distress Shabby Shutters, Dusty Concord, Worn Lipstick, Broken China

Adirondack Lettuce, VersaFine Onyx Black, VersaMark, Alcohol inks: Rasin, Oregano, Denim, Wild Plum

- Stamp-N-Stuff Detail Black Embossing Powder

- Tiles from my stash

Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Cats and Dogs

2008-09-14T10:17:00.005+01:00

This card is for Cute Card Thursday challenge - Cats and Dogs.
I have used templates from Papercraft essentials issue 33, Christmas paper from Making Cards magazine, Prismacolor Pencils, Sansador, Paper Stumps, Stickles Star Dust and Icicle.
Hope you like these Carol singing cats :)

Thank God It's Friday - Women

2008-08-30T11:58:00.004+01:00

This card is for Thank God It's Friday challenge - Women.

Supplies I have used:

- Black Cardstock

- Stamps: Artifacts, Fancy Pants, Hero Arts

- Inks: Distress inks Worn Lipstick, Broken China, Spiced Marmalade

Opalite inks Glacier Blue, Crystal Blush, Wordic Ice

Brilliance Moonlight White

Versafine Onyx Black

Daring Cardmakers challenge - Scrumdiddlyumptious

2008-08-10T14:13:00.006+01:00

Here is my card for Daring Cardmakers challenge:

Scrumdiddlyumptious

"All things foodie - feature a food you associate with summer and sunny days (just to remind us of those summer feelings)
We're looking forward to drooling over strawberries and cream, icecream sundaes, and long, cool cocktails - we're sure you'll make our mouths water with your delicious cards, so please pop back and leave a message so we can see what you've come up with for this dare."

I bought a new mini collection "You are one in A Melon" from Pink Petticoat yesterday and decided to use it straight away :) Love the Pink Petticoat papers and images!!

Cute Card Thursday challenge - The two of us

2008-08-09T20:53:00.004+01:00

This card is for Cute Card Thursday challenge - "The two of us".

"This week the theme is 'The two of us'
We would like you to use two of something on your card, it could be 2 people, 2 animals or 1 of each, we love to see your own interpretation as always!"

Supplies used:

- Paper from Pink Petticoat

- Stamp La Blanche

- Prismacolor pencils, Sansador, Paper Stumps

- Printed letters and frame from LetteringDelights

- Glitter pens

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Katharina's sketch # 8

2008-08-06T11:14:00.001+01:00

This card is for Papertake Weekly Challenge.

"Onto this weeks sketch by Katharina - it's another brilliant one, which I'm sure I'll use again! Those who are new to sketches, yes, you can rotate/flip the sketch as some of the designers have shown us this week - as long as you can see the sketch somewhere in the design lol!"

Supplies used:

- Paper K&Co Poppy Pad

- Stamps See-D's, HOTP

- Inks Archival Library Green, Cobalt

- Cuttlebug embossing folders Swiss Dots, Spots & Dots

- Punch Doily Lace Edge from Martha Stewart

Sarah Kay challenge - week 4

2008-07-31T12:57:00.006+01:00

This card is for Sarah Kay challenge (maybe a little late :)

"*Week 4* Scallop SketchBelow you will see a sketchPlease make your work using the Sketch as your guide,You can rotate the sketch & even resize the Elements if you would like to,But do not move the elements around,As long as we can still see the original sketch layout and can be easily recognised then that is fine!Please remember your work must include at least one Sarah Kay image."

I have fallen in love with Jane Dean's technique "the scalloped doodling around buttons" that I have seen in Scrapbook inspirations issue 42. I have decided to use this technique in my card. Hope you like the result :)

Supplies I have used:

- Paper from DCWV

- Stamps Sarah Kay, Stamp-A-Scene by Posh Impression

- Inks: StazOn Jet Black, Ancient Page Pine, Aegean Blue

- Prismacolor pencils, Paper Stumps, Zest -It -Pencil Blend

- Blending chalks

- Galaxy Markers

- Fold -It - Bows template from HOTP

- Buttons

Papertake Weekly challenge - Cool Yule!

2008-07-29T10:58:00.003+01:00

Here is my card for the Papertake Weekly Challenge - Cool Yule!

"This weeks challenge is to make a Christmas card! Yes, about 5 months to Christmas now so the countdown begins for us crafters!!!"

Supplies used:

- Paper Pink Petticoat

- Stamps Rubbadubbadoo

- Inks: StazOn Jet Black, Archival Teal

- Whispers Strokes pen for doodling

- Pearlescent Glue: Light Blue, Gold, White

Cute Card Thursday challenge - Things that grow!

2008-07-27T08:31:00.005+01:00

This card is for Cute Card Thursday challenge 20 Things that grow! :

"The obvious things would be plants etc but really there are lots more things that grow, we look forward to seeing your own interpretations!"

I have had these stamps for a couple of years but I have never used them, I do not even know the name of the company that makes these set of stamps. Thanks to this challenge I have used them at last! :)))

Supplies used:

- Kim Hodges designer paper from K & Co

- Stamps

- Inks: StazOn, Brilliance

- Prismacolor Pencils, Paper Stump, Zest -It -Pencil Blend

- Eyelets

- Raffia

Cute Card Thursday challenge - The Great Outdoors

2008-07-06T15:20:00.005+01:00

The challenge this week was to make any card with the theme "The Great Outdoors".

I have just received my new Sarah Kay stamps (love them!) and decided to play with one of them.

Supplies used:
- Stamps: Sarah Kay, Papirloffet, Posh Impressions
- Inks: StazOn, Ancient Page
- Galaxy Markers
- Whispers Strokes pens
- Prismacolor Pencils, Paper Stump, Zest-It-Pencil Blend
- Blending Chalks
- Rainbow cardstock
- Buttons

Cute Card Thursday challenge - Birthday Card

2008-06-19T13:33:00.003+01:00

This card is for Cute Card Thursday challenge 15 - Make A Birthday Card.

I have used:

Paper from DCWV

Stamps - Magnoloia and INCA

Prismacolor Pencils, Paper Stump, Zest-It-Pencil Blend

Prima flowers, ribbon, brads

Tilda & Co and Beate's Weekend Sketch challenges

2008-06-16T13:14:00.004+01:00

This card is for Tilda & Co Serendipity and Beate's Weekend Sketch challenges.

I have used:

Printed Paper from Simply Cards & Papercraft issue 43

Magnolia Tilda stamp

Prismacolor pencils, Zest -It Pencil Blend, Paper Stump

Whispers pens for doodling

Xyron

Arty Girlz challenge - Faces

2008-06-12T15:02:00.004+01:00

This card is for Arty Girlz challenge - Faces.

"This weeks challenge theme is 'FACES' we would love to see FACES on your Art Work."

I have used Colour Collage Technique

Supplies used:

Glossy White Cardstock

Ancient Page Dye inks in several complementary colours

Stamps from Autumn Leaves, Fancy Pants, Rubbadubbadoo, Anita's.

4X4 Friday Challenge - Watercolours

2008-02-24T10:39:00.003Z

The 4x4 Friday challenge this week was Watercolours. "Create a 4×4 this week using watercolors somewhere on your 4×4! Could be for a background, around an image-just use your imagination!"

I have used watercolours everywhere on my card. :) I have used Ecoline Liquid Watercolour for the background, Watercolour pencils for painting the images.

All suplies I have used:

Rainbow Cardstock

Watercolour Paper

Watercolour Pencils

Ecoline Liquid Watercolours - White, Turquoise Blue, Red Violet, Green

Stamps from Past Time Stamps, Posh Impressions Stamp - A- Scene, Rubbadubbadoo.

StazOn Jet Black, Ancient Page Pine inks

Aqua-Flo brush

Thank God It's Friday challenge - Backgrounds

2008-02-23T12:29:00.006Z

This card is for Thank God It's Friday challenge - Backgrounds.

"This week we thought about a challenge from which we hope that
all of you will have great inspirations:
Backgrounds
We want you to create a background on your own - please do
not use background-paper you have buyed anywhere else."

I have used Textured Pearls technique for making background for this card.

Supplies used: Bazzill Basic, Rainbow, Black cardstocks

White Tissue Paper

Art & Craft White Glue

Perfect Pearls - Sunflower Sparkle, Blush, Green Patina, Berry Twist, Blue Patina

See - D's and Rubbadubbadoo Stamps

StazOn Jet Black Ink

Prismacolor Pencils, Paper Stump, Zest-It Pencil Blend

Sakura Gelly Roll Stardust Pens

Blending Chalks

Ribbon and Beads

ISMAKI - CHALLENGE # 7

2008-02-19T22:20:00.006Z

This card is for ISMAKI challenge sketch No 7

Supplies : gold cardstock, Oriental style vellum and paper, All Night Media stamps, StazOn Jet Black ink.

SCRUMMY STASH CAFE CHALLENGE - SHAPES

2008-02-17T13:35:00.005Z

The Scrummy Stash Cafe challenge this week was all about shapes.

"We challenge you to create a project that is focussed on just one shape. So it could be circles, triangles (!!!), flowers etc."

I have used Modern Grid technique from Patstamps Technique Junkie Newsletter on my card. As you can see I have made this card with a lot of squares. I have used water soluble soft pastels for painting and Autumn Leaves Flowers stamps for stamping. Finally I have added some doodles for the finishing touch. I have really enjoyed making this card because it was great fun!

ARTY GIRLZ - FRAMES, PAPER TAKE WEEKLY - BLOOMING GORGEOUS

2008-02-07T10:40:00.000Z

The Arty Girlz challenge this week is Frames.

"This week's challenge is 'Frames' so you could use cardstock to make a frame, do a stitched frame, a buttoned frame, alter a frame, doodle a frame.... there's so much you can do for this challenge and we can't wait to see what you come up with."

I was inspired by Marieke Vermeulen's frames a couple of months before and I have decided to use her idea for framing my granddaughter's photo.

Although it may look like a layout, it is actually a card 5,5"x5,5" in size.

She is a very Girly Girl so there are a lot of flowers surrounding her photo. I thought it would be my entry for Paper Take Weekly challenge "Blooming Gorgeous".

"This weeks challenge 'Blooming Gorgeous!' is to use floral embellishments on your projects! These could be Prima's, silk, wire stemmed, die cut, handcut etc! etc!So please join us again this week and help make all our crafty blogs 'Blooming Gorgeous'!!"

I have used the paper from K&Co and ProvoCraft, the accent stickers from Papermania, DCWV and K&Co.

DARING CARDMAKERS - RED AND WHITE

2008-02-02T11:16:00.000Z

This week Daring Cardmakers challenge is Red and White! "...we decided on a colour combination for a change. We want you to design a card using only RED AND WHITE on your cards- it doesn't have to be a Valentine themed card - it can be any theme- as long as use incorporate RED and WHITE on it."

Here is my card....

I have used the papers from Pink Petticoat and the stamp from Rubber Stampede.

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY CHALLENGE

2008-01-30T11:01:00.000Z

The challenge this week over on Papertake Weekly is " 'Heart's Desire!'. Please could we see some hearts (or a heart lol!) on your cards this week? Already done your Valentine's cards? How about doing a Wedding / Anniversary / engagement or birthday card! We don't mind which - as long as there's a heart or two...or three.....!!!"

Here is my entry. I have used the papers and the sentiment from Pink Petticoat, the stamp from Fancy Pants. I have printed the flowers templates (from Pink Petticoat) on transparency film, cut them and added them to polka dot paper.

ISMAKI - SKETCH 4

2008-01-29T12:16:00.000Z

This card is for ISMAKI challenge blog. I liked this sketch very much!

I have used the papers and embellishments from K&Co and Autumn Leaves stamp. I have stamped, embossed the image with white powder, added the doodles...that's all ! :)

Daring Cardmakers - Hide and Seek. ISMAKI - Sketch 3

2008-01-22T13:09:00.000Z

The Daring Cardmakers challenge this week was "Hide and Seek".

"I'd like you to make a card which has a hidden component of some sort.The hidden part could be a tag, a concealed photo, message or something along those lines, maybe a pull-out or pop-up.Anything goes as long as there's something extra for the recipient to find on your card that's not immediately visible when they open the envelope."

I made this card using the Sketch 3 from ISMAKI challenge blog.

I have used the papers from K & Co and Sugar Nellie stamp.

The Scrummy Stash Cafe challenge

2008-01-20T13:39:00.000Z

The Scrummy Stash Cafe challenge this week is to use 3 pieces of chipboard. Here is my card.... I have used 7 pieces of chipboard! :)) All of them and the paper are from Brenda Pinnick kit.

Arty Girlz challenge

2008-01-16T16:20:00.000Z

This card is for Arty Girlz challenge. We were asked to use Red on our projects.

Unfortunatelly this is not the true red. It is actually very beautiful crimson colour but a camera does not give the true colour. :(

The papers and the sentiment are from Pink Petticoat, the paper lace from Lakeland Limited, Jazzy brads are from Buttons Galore, Funky Foam Hearts came from a magazine like 'freebie'.

Me and My Shadow - Daring Cardmakers challenge

2008-01-12T12:18:00.000Z

This week Daring Cardmakers challenge is Me and My Shadow :

"I want you to create not just one but TWO cards ! But wait........there's more ! I want both cards to contain the same embellishments and papers, ribbons etc- but arranged in a different way for a different occasion....the only thing being different is the wording....I'll let you have different wording ! (How nice of me eh?) I'm well aware this is a really hard challenge, and that I have thrown everyone into 2008 off the deep end....but go on- give it a go - I DARE YOU !"

I loved this challenge and here is mine.

The all papers I have used are from Pink Petticoat, the brads are from HOTP, the different ribbons - can't remember where from :) I have stamped both sentiments on the same pink polka dot paper and cut flowers from the Pink Petticoat paper.

Buttons - Arty Girlz challenge

2008-01-09T21:03:00.000Z

This week challenge at Arty Girlz is to use buttons on layout, card, ATC, etc. Here is my entry.

I have used stamps from Elusive Images and Fancy Pants. The papers are from DCWV.

A Gothic Arch - Wednesday Stamper challenge

2008-01-07T11:34:00.000Z

A bit late but here is my first attempt at a Gothic Arch - the Wednesday Stamper challenge for this week but I'll keep on trying! :)) For making background I used wax paper, salt, Adirondack inks.

OPEN THEME challenge

2007-12-30T14:43:00.000Z

This week's theme at Wednesday Stamper is an open theme.

This is my card. I used Bravura stamp, Adirondack ink (Butterscotch, Eggplant, Stonewashed, Red Pepper, Meadow), Distress ink Milled Lavender and a paper doily.

Happy New Year to all and thank you for looking!

DCM - I'm free!

2007-12-23T16:50:00.000Z

"This week, we the DCM team, would like you to design a card using a magazine 'freebie' . Either a craft magazine freebie, or indeed any other magazine freebie, papers, embellishments, tools, etc. anything really, as long as it came from a magazine. "

I had fun last night making these cards! I couldn't stop myself! :))

I didn't think I would use all this stuff but I am pleased I gave it a go!

Papers, embellishments were free with PI, PE, SI magazines.

Thanks the DCM design team for this idea!

Thank you for looking!

Wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Inside and Out

2007-12-19T16:27:00.000Z

This weeks Daring Cardmakers challenge is to design the inside as well as the outside, it can be for any occasion. Here is my take on the challenge. PP and images are from Pink Petticoat.

Black Tie

2007-12-16T10:21:00.000Z

My entry for the Papertake Weekly Challenge . This weeks challenge is to make a black and white card....any theme, any occasion.

Umbrella

2007-12-14T21:55:00.000Z

This week Wednesday Stamper challenge is umbrella! What a great idea!

I used a Inkadinkado stamp and PP by K&Company.

I have stamped an image twice and cut an umbrella for 3D effect.