Christmas Tree

No, you are not seeing things. This is a 2nd post for me today!! I have spent the last couple of days having some fun in my craft room. I saw this post at The Dies Have It & knew I just had to have a go :-)

The papers are from MME Wonderful Winter. Once I had them all assembled ready to stack I added Stickles to the edge. I then assembled using 2mm foam pads which just gave each layer a bit of height. x Clare x

Challenges I have entered.......
Theme....... Christmas....... Crafty Sentiments
Theme....... Anything Goes....... PPCC
Theme....... Accordian Fold....... The Little Red Wagon
Theme....... Anything But A Card....... Delightful Challenges
Theme....... Anything But A Card....... CCT
Theme....... Anything Not Square....... Crafty Catz

Papers : MME Wonderful Wishes
Stickles : Silver Ice, Coffee Ice

Envelope Pocket Card 2

This is the 3rd & final card that I have made to send out to Australia. I had made a version of this a couple of weeks ago but was asked if I was willing to sell it, so here is the replacement.

The envelope was a lovely cream pearl colour & has taken on a slightly pinky look with the Distress Inks. I have again used one of the Staf Wesenbeek images & this time I added a white glitter. Peel offs have been added to the edges & Washi Tape Lace & Braiding has been added to the top.

The insert has been left fairly simple but elegant with a verse peel off in the centre & peel offs around the edges & corner. x Clare x

Challenges I have entered.......
Theme....... Christmas....... Crafty Sentiments
Theme....... Anything Goes....... PPCC
Theme....... Winter Wishes....... ABC Christmas Challenge
Theme....... Clean & Simple....... Totally Papercrafts
Theme....... Feathers or Leaves....... Stamp & Create

Image : Staf Wesenbeek
Peel Offs : From webstore
Glitter, Washi Tape & Braid : From Stash

Old Sketch New Card

I was having a look through pictures of some old cards yesterday while trying to get some inspiration for some Xmas Cards. I came across an old sketch & decided to use it to make this card.

The decoupage is a sheet that I have had sat around for a few years now. I think I bought a pack of 10 as I knew it would be well used. I used papers from Prima & We R Memory Keepers (my new obsession lol)

I have kept the inside fairly simple but made sure it reflects the front of the card. x Clare x

Challenges I have entered.......
Theme....... Feathers or Leaves....... Stamp & Create 

Papers : Prima Botanicals, We R Memory Keepers
Image, Sentiment & Ribbon : From Stash 

Xmas By The Water

Hi Everyone
Well the Autumn weather is finally here. The leaves are changing & we had our 1st proper frost in Essex this week. So I will definately be spending a lot more cosy here in my craft room. I have started making preparations for next year's projects & I am really looking forward to the year ahead. But before that happens we have a small matter of Xmas to deal with.

I have been playing with another Staf Wesenbeek card. I am not a great kit lover & if I do buy a kit I tend to pull it apart & see what else I can come up with. This is another card that has been born from that.

I used the Sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches as my inspiration. I cut round the image, then decoupaged & added some stickles. The bell & charm I found in a drawer & added these to the washi tape lace. The sentiment is from last years Forever Friends kit.

Here is a closer look at the image.

I wanted to keep the inside fairly light as this card will be making its way out to Australia soon, so I just used the main layout with a bit more washi tape lace x Clare x

Challenges I have entered.......

Sketch....... Challenge #224....... Tuesday Morning Sketches

Theme....... Add A Sentiment....... PPCC

Theme....... Winter Wishes....... ABC Christmas Challenge

Theme....... Christmas Sparkle....... 2 Sisters

Papers : Small Dots on Pale Brown Scrapbook Paper, Unknown

Image : Staf Wesenbeek

Stickles : Silver Ice

Distress Inks : Vintage Photo, Antique Linen

Washi Tape Lace : Ebay

Charm & Bow : From Stash

Christmas Criss Cross

I started this card a couple of weeks ago but had to put it aside to complete some other things, so yesterday I finally sat at my desk to complete it. It was one of those cards that developed as I went so it was more complicated than it should have been.

I used a tutorial from Scor Pal & adapted it for the size of card that I needed to make. Covered with Dovecraft Vintage Paper. Added peel offs, flat back pearls, ribbon & a sentiment.

The insert of the card is another card from the Staf Wesenbeek kit that I bought. I cut the back off the card, decoupaged & stickled. I cut a vellum pendant using a Sizzix Die, scored in half & backed with card to create the pull tab x Clare x

Challenges I have entered........
Theme....... Anything Goes .......Crafty Sentiments
Theme....... Anything Goes .......PCJ

Papers : Dovecraft Back to Basics Vintage Xmas
Decoupage : Staf Wesenbeek
Flat Back Pearls, Ribbon & Peel Offs : From Stock
Sentiment : From Stash
Stickes : Silver Ice

Sepia Christmas

Wow what a horrible day yesterday was but today the sun is shining brightly again :-) I have been playing with a lovely card kit at the moment & this is the 1st finished card.

I again took the tutorial from Splitcoatstampers (don't you just love their site). This time I have made a pocket envelope card. I distressed the edges using Antique Linen & Vintage Photo. I then crimped the card using a borrowed ribbler (thank you Lynne). The decoupage is from a Staf Wesenbeek kit by Pinflair & I cut the card up so I could use the image. I added 4 layers of decoupage & then added loads of Ice Stickles & Diamond Dust.

 The top of the envelope was again distressed, Stickled & an organza ribbon added.

I used a Peel Off verse on the insert & added a bow using the same organza ribbon x Clare x

Challenges I have entered......
Theme....... Anything Goes .......PPCC
Theme....... Anything Goes ....... 2 Sisters

Image : Staf Wesenbeek
Distress Inks : Antique Linen & Vintage Photo
Sentiment : Peel Off Verse (available from webshop)
Stickles : Silver Ice, Platinum
Ice Diamond: From Webstore
Ribbon : From Stash

Double Dutch!!

I have been very naughty recently & have been treating myself to some new crafty bits & pieces to see if it will give my Mojo a kick. Well it seems to have worked!! I have managed to get a card made for some challenges :-)


I found this great Tutorial over at Splitcoaststampers for a Double Dutch Fold card. I used my new Martha Stewart Score Board which made things so much easier. Here is the card.....

I took the inspiration for the layout from the sketch over at Sketch n Stash this week. The colours were taken from this image of Candy Corn.

The mouse is an old image that was on a cd that was tucked away in a drawer. I coloured with Promarkers & edged with Distress Ink. The papers are my new obsession & are by We R Memory Keepers. I just can't get enough of them at the moment :-) I added the Happy Birthday peel off across the bottom flaps.

 I just love this image & really have not used it enough so I think he may be sat on my desk for a while so I don't forget about him again.

I have used the same papers on the inside of the card. I am just loving these gorgeous Autumnal Colours. Hopefully my Mojo will stick around for a while this time x Clare x

Challenges I have entered.......
Sketch....... Challenge #123 .......Sketch N Stash
Theme....... Cute & Furry ....... Crafty Cardmakers
Theme....... Inspired by Candy .......Incy Wincy Designs
Theme....... Anything Goes ....... Crafty Sentiments Designs
Theme....... Anything But Square....... PPCC
Theme....... Use Halloween Colours.......PCJ
Theme....... Anything Goes....... Crafty Catz
Theme....... Yellow....... SWTD
Theme....... Autumn Colours....... Allsorts
Theme....... Fall Fun....... 2 Sisters
Theme....... Fall or Halloween....... Stamp & Create

Papers: We R Memory Keepers - Antique Chic & Hall Pass
Image: Taken from Seraphina & Friends Cd
Gems & Organza: From Stash
Peel Offs: Little Claire

Promarkers Used:
Almond, Caramel, Cinnamon, Denim Blue, Ice Grey 1&2, Leaf Green, Mustard, Pale Pink,Pastel Green, Tan, Winter Berry

Bit of Bling!

Wow where on earth did July & August go!! I can't believe it has been 2 months since I last blogged. I have to say in my defence I have been doing a lot of paperwork & had a few stresses happening in my personal life. I am hoping that I am now out the other side of all this now.

So today's card. Well I didn't realise it would be so hard to get back into it.

I used the Sketch at Sketch N Stash. The backing paper was the last I had of this design & I added a sheet of silver mirri card embossed with my Paisley folder. The stamp is my first attempt at the no lines technique & I am quite pleased with the result. The flourish border was a free download from Craftylicious that I coloured with Distress Inks. x Clare x

Challenges I have entered.......
Sketch....... Challenge #120 ....... Sketch N Stash
Theme....... Anything Goes ....... PCJ
Theme....... Texture .......Totally Gorjuss
Theme....... Birthdays .......Stamp & Create

Papers : Design House Papercrafts
Image : Bombshell Stamps
Gems & Peel Offs : From Stash

Promarkers Used :
Berry Red, Blush, Cool Grey 1, Ivory, Marsh Green, Olive Green, Red, Satin, Tan,

Scrapbook Page

Well I am really on a roll this week & loving every minute of it :-) Today I was deciding what to do when I came across this fortnight's sketch at Friday Sketch Challenge & it just shouted Scrapbook Page at me!! Well, I have only ever made one scrapbook page before so I thought it was time I gave it a shot again :-)

The page is one I downloaded at the weekend & used on my ATC. I  put it in to PSP & resized. I then followed the sketch over at FSC & this is how it turned out. Here is a little close up.

 

 The 2 photos I used were originally colour, so I scanned them in to Paint Shop Pro, pressed a little button & let it do it's magic. I will hopefully see you again before next week, but I have a busy few days ahead.x Clare x

Challenges I have entered........
Sketch....... Challenge #46....... FSC
Theme....... Say It With Flowers.......Crafty Catz
Theme.......  June Bride (& Groom)....... Totally Papercrafts
Theme....... Captured Memories.......OCC
Theme....... Quite A Few.......ABC Challenge

Papers : Antique Floral Lined Paper by Lavender & Lace
Bling, Gems,Ribbons, Charm, Acetate & Buttons : From Stash
Stickles : Silver Ice
Lace : From Webstore

And now for something completely different............

Well as I said the other day I am experimenting a bit with my cards at the moment. Today we have gone CAS. I even got my little printer to print exactly where I wanted it to for a change :-)

I sat looking at the sketch over at TMS & I had a flash of inspiration! Doesn't happen that often I can assure you. I printed the Merry Christmas using Lucida Calligraphy Font. The bow is made from a scarf that I picked up in a pound shop. The decoration is one I have had sat around for a couple of years & refused to throw out x Clare x

Challenges I have entered.......
Theme....... CAS .......Little Red Wagon
Theme....... Christmas in July....... Stamp & Create

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Owl Love You!

Good Morning! Well I was hoping to have this card up on my blog yesterday but I had a sentiment issue. I didn't know what I wanted but knew I would know as soon as I found it!! Well I did find it but it took me 5 hours!! So it was nearly 10pm before I finished it. I think it was worth the effort though :-)

I used the sketch at Sketch N Stash as my inspiration & decided to go for a chocolate brown colour theme. I added this gorgeous Glittered Acetate from Kanban.

Here is a close up of the adorable Owl topper.

I took the layout through to the inside of the card & added the sentiment. 

 

 

 Then I created a space for the sender to write a message x Clare x

Challenges I have entered.......
Theme....... Fly Like A Bird........ CCT
Theme....... Anything Goes .......SWTD
Theme....... Wings....... Totally Gorgeous

Papers : Kanban The Textile Collection, From Stash
Image : Owls Topper Sheet
Lace & Gems: From Stash

Spotlight Card

I am in a bit of a transitional period with my cards at the moment as I am experimenting with new products & techniques. I am normally a bit behind with these things so a lot of you will be familiar with these ideas a lot more than me lol!! I decided to try out the "Spotlight" Technique for this card. I used the tutorials over at Splitcoaststampers & High Hopes Stamps.

I followed last week's sketch over at Sunday Sketch & Stamp. I used my fave papers from Nitwit..... again lol!! I coloured the image using Promarkers. The little pegs were plain wood & I coloured them using a fab product that I am testing out called Buff it. Here is a close up of the image.

I followed the sketch through to the inside of the card & used brads to hold the corner instead of pegs.

I am hoping to get some more cards made this week but have a busy one so I may end up showing them the week after x Clare x

Challenges I have entered........
Theme....... Anything Goes....... Crafts & Me
Theme....... Fly like a Bird....... CCT
Theme....... Anything Goes....... SWTD
Theme....... Stripes....... 2 Sisters
Theme....... Wings....... Totally Gorgeous

Papers : Nitwit & HOTP
Image : Cat & Birdie by Whipper Snapper
Gems : From Webstore
Mini Pegs & Brads : From Stash
Buff It :  Dark Blue

Promarkers Used : 
Ginger, March Hare, Pastel Pink, True Blue, Tulip Yellow

Love My Choo Choo Train

Well May has been & gone & June seems to have really snuck up on us! Today I have a card for you using a cute image that I am now the proud owner of.

 

I used the sketch from Sunday Sketch & Stamp & used these fun colourful papers. The image was coloured with Promarkers & I added some Distress Ink round the edge. I then added a combination of Jute & Twine & tied them together with a button.       

 

Here is a closeup of the image.

I took the sketch through to the inside of the card & added some Liquid Pearls & some twine. x Clare x

Challenges I have entered.......

Sketch....... Challenge #158....... Sunday Sketch & Stamp

Theme....... Ribbon, Lace or Twine........ Passion for Promarkers

Theme....... Masculine Cards.......PCJ

Theme....... Anything Goes....... Totally Papercrafts

Theme....... O for Open.......ABC Challenge

Papers : Denim & Daisies from Scrapbooking Mad

Image : Love My Choo Choo Train by Connie Fong

Twine : From Webstore

Letters, Jute & Die : From Stash

Distress Ink : Antique Linen

Liquid Pearl : Ruby Red

Promarkers Used :

Berry Red, Black, Cinnamon, Cocoa, Cool Grey 4 & 5, Denim Blue, Frosted Leaf, Ginger, Honeycomb, Polar Blue, Sand Dune, Spice, Warm Grey 1

For A Friend

Today I have an ATC for you all. This was made for a swap at Craft Group last night & the recipient was pretty pleased I think.

I have been trying my hand at the odd bit of vintage every now & then & I am liking the results more & more. I have used my new Sizzix die & stamps. I coloured the lace using Distress Inks, added some Prima bling, a rose button & a hatpin that I made x Clare x

Challenges I have entered.......
Theme....... Lots of Layers.......Crafts & Me
Theme....... Celebrate Friendship.......Delightful Challenges
Theme....... Photo Inspiration....... PCJ

Papers : Unknown
Sentiment : Sizzix
Distress Inks : Tattered Rose, Antique Linen
Bling & Button : From my Stash
Hatpin : From Webstore

A Little Birdie Told Me

I needed to make a sample card for tomorrow night's craft group demo, but I got tad carried away lol!! I have to say though I am loving the colours. I am desperately trying to get away from my normal colour range & I think I am winning :-)

The image is a Pink Gem stamp & I coloured it with Promarkers. I used some freebie papers to Paper Piece the dress, bow & bird. Here is a close up.

I layered up the card using the sketch from Sketch N Stash. I added lots of pearls, some Pearl Wand & tiny images. x Clare x

Challenges I have entered.......
Sketch....... Challenge #114....... Sketch N Stash
Theme....... Something for Kids....... Love to Create
Theme....... Lots of Layers....... Crafts & Me
Theme....... Pearls & Lace....... Fussy & Fancy
Theme....... 1,2,3....... 2 Sisters
Theme....... Not Just One....... ABC Challenge

Papers : Teresa Collins Fabrication
Image : Fairytale Chloe by Pink Gem Designs
Pearl Wand : Gold
Lace, Flower, Ribbon & Gems : From Stash

Promarkers Used :
Aegean, Blush, Burnt Orange, Caramel, Cinnamon, Cocoa, Dusky Pink, March Hare, Sand Dune, Tulip Yellow 

Sarah Kay

Hope everyone has had a great weekend. Today I was at a Farmer's Market & was demonstrating with my stock. This is the card that I made.

I used a Sarah Kay Diecut Decoupage Sheet & created the card with the layout from TMS. I cut the centres with my cuttlebug. Here is a closeup of the image.

 The flowers were made using buds, a floral spray & a single blue miniature tea rose. I added liquid pearls & gems to the sentiment. x Clare x

Challenges I have entered.......
Sketch....... Challenge #197....... TMS
Theme....... For Mum or Special Lady....... Love to Create 
Theme....... Use A Sentiment....... Crafty Sentiments
Theme....... Diecuts and/or Punches....... PPCC
Theme....... CAS....... MAWTT
Theme....... Anything Goes.......PCJ
Theme....... Anything Goes....... Crafty Catz
Theme....... Anything Goes....... Fussy & Fancy
Theme....... Clean & Simple....... Totally Papercrafts

Papers : Prima Botannical, Teresa Collins Fabrication, Centural Pearl
Image: Sarah Kay Sheet #96
Flowers : Blue Miniature Tea Rose, White Floral Spray, White Buds
Gems, Ribbon & Sentiment : From Stash
Pearl Wand : Cream

Wedding Bunnies

I hope you all had a fantastic Bank Holiday Weekend! I know ours was rather hectic but I have to say I enjoyed every minute of it :-)

I have created this card using a new decoupage sheet that I have got. It is called Wedding Bunnies & is just adorable.

I flipped the sketch that I was using & I created the image with 4 of the layers on the sheet & added stickles to the flowers. I then added 3 pearls to the corner. Here is a closeup of the image.

To create the base of the easel card I used the same sketch & added pearls to the sentiment & a flower bouquet in the corner. x Clare x

Challenges I have entered.......
Sketch....... Challenge #113....... Sketch N Stash
Theme....... Use A Sentiment....... Crafty Sentiments
Theme....... Anything Goes....... PCJ
Theme....... Spring Has Sprung....... SWTD
Theme....... Add Some Sparkle....... Allsorts
Theme....... Bingo Bash (Gems/Pearls,Image,Sentiment)....... 2 Sisters
Theme....... Anything Goes....... Our Creative Corner
Theme....... Flowers........ BTC&G

Papers : Unknown
Image : Wedding Bunnies
Pearls & Flowers : From Webstore
Stickles : Coffee Ice

16 Today!!!

Good Morning Everyone!! It is a very special day today as my youngest is 16!! Can't believe how time has passed!! I know, we all say the same but it is true :-) So here is the card I made for him x

 

A friend of mine took this photo at Whitby Abbey when he was a few months old.  I teamed it with some freebie papers & followed the sketch at My Favourite Things x Clare x

Challenges I have entered.......

Sketch.......  MFTWSC122.......My Favourite Things

Theme....... Punches and/or Dies.......Love to Create

Theme....... Letter B (Blue, Birthday, Baby, Boy).......Crafty Sentiments

Theme....... One for the Guys....... MAWTT

Theme....... Anything Goes....... PCJ

Theme....... Anything Goes....... Fussy & Fancy

Papers : Freebies

Image : From Closet

Twine : From Stash

Pink, Yellow & Green

Well we have had 3 glorious days in Essex & it has inspired me to create this summery card. Normally I am not a fan of these colours but I used them recently to create labels for a Retro Sweet Bar & I think I have found my new fave combo :-)

I have used one of my favourite characters - Messy Rabbit. I coloured him with Promarkers & created this twisted easel card following the sketch from Sketch Saturday. Here is a closeup of the image.

I added Pinflair Pearl Wand around the card & sentiment & added some gems & flat back pearls. x Clare x

Challenges I have entered.......
Sketch....... Challenge #255.......Sketch Saturday
Theme....... Animals.......PFP
Theme....... Birthdays.......Digital Tuesday
Theme....... Anything Goes.......PPCC
Theme....... Spring has Sprung.......SWTD

Papers : Nitwit Nevernot
Image : Messy Rabbit
Pearl Wand : Pink
Gems & Brad : From Stash

Promarkers Used :
Fresh Bloom, Heatwave, Icicle, Marsh Green, Olive Green, Pale Pink, Sand Dune, Terracotta, Warm Grey 1,
 

Where did April Go!!

OMG I can't believe it has been a month since I last blogged!! Where on earth did April disappear to? Before we know it we will all be talking about Christmas again lol!!

I have recently started stocking some Alcohol Inks so decided I should have a little play & see how I go. So here is an ATC I created yesterday.

I followed the sketch from Sketch N Stash & I am quite pleased with the result although I don't think I will be challenging a certain Mr Holtz yet lol!! x Clare x

Challenges I have entered.......
Sketch.......Challenge #112.......Sketch N Stash
Theme.......Anything Goes.......PPCC
Theme.......Blue and/or Green.......2 Sisters

Papers : Freebies
Image : The Loving Life Collection
Gems & Peel Offs : From Stash

CAS Rabbit

I have been busy making cards for my Niece this week. I was inspired by a friend of mine & her CAS cards so decided to be brave & stamp straight on to the page.

 I used this cute Messy Rabbit stamp & coloured with my Promarkers. I then added a green grosgrain ribbon. Here is a close up of the image.

I have finally caught up with this month's birthdays. Now to start on April x Clare x

Challenges I have entered........
Theme....... Colour Challenge.......Little Red Wagon
Theme....... Ribbon or Lace........PCJ
Theme....... Spring Days.......Fussy & Fancy
Theme....... Easter/Spring.......2 Sister's
Theme....... Something Borrowed.......Totally Gorgeous
Theme.......Favourite Things (Promarkers).......BTC&G
Theme....... Fur or Feathers.......Stamp & Create

Image : Messy Rabbit
Ribbon : From Stash

Promarkers Used :
Apple Cider, Blender Pen, Cocoa, Cool Grey 1, Fresh Bloom, Gold, Marsh Green, Olive Green, Pineapple Crush, Tulip Yellow,

Paris Elegance

I was meant to have blogged this last night but I was shattered when I got in from shopping, so it has had to wait until this morning. This is another family birthday card, only another 3 to go this month :-)

I have used this topper from the Everyday Essentials kit by My Paper Stash. I teamed it with Prima Botanical Papers. Here is a closeup of the image.

To make the paper ribbon across the card the toppers are bordered by printed card so I cut a strip across & added a couple of brads.

I took the inspiration of the sketch through to the inside of the card. The frame was the negative from the topper, which I cut round & layered on to white card to create the space for me to write my message. I again cut a strip of the printed card to add to the layout. x Clare x

Challenges I have entered.......
Sketch....... Challenge #198....... SSW

Papers : Prima Botanical
Image & Sentiment : Everyday Essentials Travel Topper
Brads & Photo Corner: From Stash

15 Year Old Zombie!!!

QUICK RUN & HIDE!!!! The ZOMBIES ARE HERE!!! Lol!! Well I hope that woke you up!! I was askd by my lurverly son the other day to make a card for his best friend who is 15 today. So, as we all do, I asked "Soooo what is he in to?" "ZOMBIES" came the reply.........

I find this image on my computer & coloured using my Promarkers. I followed the sketch over at The Sketchy Challenges. I used a couple of Halloween freebie papers that I had downloaded. I couldn't find a piece of Hessian so I took a piece of 14 count aida, frayed the edges & then coloured with Distress Inks.

To make the RIP gravestone head I cut an ATC on my bug, embossed with my skeleton folder, inked & added a RIP using red card. x Clare x

Challenges I have entered.......
Sketch....... Challenge #43.......The Sketchy Challenge
Theme ....... It's a Dog's Life....... SWTD
Theme....... Something Old.......Totally Gorjuss
Theme....... Fur or Feathers.......Stamp and Create

Papers : Freebie Downloads
Image : RestinPee
Aida : From Stash
Distress Inks : Antique Linen, Tea Dye

Promarkers Used :
Apple Cider, Blush, Caramel, Cool Grey 5, Ivory, Marsh Green, Red, Tan, Warm Grey 1,2 & 3,