Birthday Wishes from Lottie

Whilst trying to unearth my craft desk this afternoon, I came across this delightful decoupage of Lottie all cut out ready.  I followed the current sketch over at A and T Challenge Blog to come up with my card:

8 x 8 card

Decoupage from Humphrey's Corner cd-rom printed onto 160gsm printable card.

Backing paper from same cd printed onto satin finish printer paper.

I didn't have a doily large enough, so I cut two in half and pieced them around the image.

Martha Stewart deep edge border punch Daisy Lace (isn't it gorgeous?)

Lace from Joanna Sheen

Memory box die used to create flower from Mulberry Paper with a pearl in the centre.  Leaves are a Nellie Snellen punch.

Heart charm from my stash attached with bakers twine.

WOW sentiment stamp, stamped and embossed using silver detail embossing powder.

My card is also for the following challenges:

Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - Ribbon and/or lace

My Mum's Craft Shop - Anything Goes

ABC Challenge - W for Wishes

Delicious Doodles Challenge - Celebration

Fairy Among The Flowers

Good Evening

This is my second post for today, whatever next? ;)

I've combined a few different challenges to come up with my card, and here it is:

I followed the sketch over at Totally Gorjuss for my layout.  I used the bingo challenge at TotallyPaperCrafts and I selected Blue, Die-cut and Flowers.  I used an image from Pollycraft and coloured her with spectrum noirs.  I made the flowers out of fabric to tie in with the current challenge at Pollycraft Challenge.

The backing paper for the card is from my stash.  The mat she is sat on is a Spellbinders die cut from Core'dinations card.  The decorative strip across the card is also Core'dination, embossed using a Darice Embossing folder available from Crafters Companion.  The flourish behind the flowers is also a Spellbinders die, cut from white card.

I would also like to enter my card in the following challenges:

ABC Challenge - M is for magical

My Time To Craft Challenge - Fairy Nice

Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge - Use lots of shapes

Thanks for stopping by.

Sweet Peas For Mum

Good Morning

My card for today is the Mothers' Day card I've made for my mum.  Mum loves Sweet Peas, and my dad has always grown them, but she can't have them in the house because of their scent.  When I saw these Sweet Peas I thought they would be perfect.

I printed 2 of the backing papers from Sheena Douglass' paint fusion cd-rom onto card.  I added to this silver linen card and Centura pearl, and created the book using the new Once Upon A Time embossing board from the Glitter Girls.  I printed a ribbon from the cd to put down the centre of the book and added some gems.  I printed out 3 toppers onto which I stamped 'MUM' using my Dimension Fourth alphabet stamps and then triple embossed the letters before adding them to the card.  I printed the sweet pea decoupage from the cd-rom, and added this to the front.

I made a card stand using Centura Pearl card and, finally, a box for the card to be sent in.

My card is for the following challenges:

ABC Challenge - Jazz It Up

Crafts and Me Challenge - Shades of Spring

Divas By Design - Bling It Up

Thanks for visiting today.

A Birthday Card And A Diet!

Good Afternoon

My card for today is a birthday card for my mum, it's her birthday in February:

I love this image, the colours are so vibrant.  The image is from the new Heart of the Garden cd-rom from Joanna Sheen, it really is a stunning cd.  I printed the image onto photo paper and decoupaged the image.  The backing paper is also from the cd, printed onto pearlescent paper, the wording says 'Wishing You A Wonderful Day'.  I embossed some co-ordinating green card with my newest embossing folder and then added some gems for extra sparkle.  This was then matted onto linen silver cardstock.

I'm really pleased with how this card has turned out.  You can't really tell from the photo, but the decoupage looks fantastic.

My card is for the following challenges:

Colour Create Challenge - Pink and Green

ABC Challenge - H for Happy Birthday

Crafty Ann's Challenge - Use new stash (cd and embossing folder)

And now for my diet!  It's a stash diet, it's getting silly the amount of unused craft items I have.  I've so many lovely stamps that have yet to meet an ink pad!!!  And I've got some fabulous cd's that have not been used or hardly used.  So no more craft buying for me for a while.  The only things I'm allowing myself are essentials such as glue!  I would really like a Grand Calibur and think I could put one to very good use, so I'm going to start saving up for one!!!

Thanks for visiting my blog today.

Jo x

A Monochromatic Christmas

Good Morning.

The current challenge over at Divas by Design is monochromatic.  Here is my card:

For my card I used an embossing folder that came free with a magazine last Christmas (the first time I've used it!).  I used Centura card for extra shimmer and after embossing the tree, added some midget gem frostings.  The backiing paper is from Making Cards magazine.  The snowflake border is a Memory box die which I chopped up to use it slightly differently.  The buckle is again a Memory box die with white and green organza ribbon running through it.  Finally, I added some gems to the snowflake border.

My card is for the following challenges:

Divas by Design - Monchromatic

One Stop Craft Challenge - Ribbons and lace

Christmas Card Challenges - Deck The Halls

ABC Challenge - D For Dazzle

Crafty Ann's Challenge - Monochrome

Winter Friends

Good Morning

My card for today is another to add to my Christmas card stash:

and is my entry into Crafter's Companion World Cardmaking Day Challenge.

My card is made using the adorables cd-rom from Crafter's Companion and the papers are from the cd also.
I embossed the mirror board that the images are sat on with a sizzix embossing plate.  The snowflake is a Spellbinders Ironworks die.

My card is also for the following challenges:

The ABC Challenge - Anything Goes

Paper Sundaes - Lots of Layers

Anything Goes Challenge - Use Die Cuts or Punches

Creative Inspirations Challenge - Friendship

Raise The Bar Challenge - Furry Friends

Totally Papercrafts Challenge - Animals

My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge - All Things Bright and Beautiful

Crafty Calendar Challenge - First DT Card For Me!

Good Morning

I hope you are enjoying this lovely sunshine.

Today see's a new challenge at Crafty Calendar Challenge and my first DT card!  I'm very excited!!!  This month we are celebrating our 2nd birthday and there are lots of fabulous prizes on offer.  Do hop over and take it look, you really don't want to miss out!!  The theme for this month is 'Spooky' and we are sponsored by Wild Orchid Crafts - here is my card:

I've used a digi stamp from Pollycraft for my card, coloured with coloursoft pencils and blended with baby oil.  I added some holographic card to the cut out areas of the pumpkin to give the effect of a lit candle inside and to add some spooky features!  The word 'Spooky' is computer generated.  With my new printer I can print direct to card which is so handy.

This is how I decorated inside the card:

Well I hope you like my first DT card.   Don't forget to go and have a look at the challenge blog, the DT have some fabulous inspiration for you.  I look forward to seeing your spooky creations.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - Anything Goes

ABC Challenge - Anything Goes

The Secret Crafter - Halloween

Moving Along With The Times - Spooky Halloween Cards

Raise The Bar - Hats Off

Have a fab Saturday.

Jo x

X Marks The Spot

Good Afternoon

Back again with another challenge card.  This card was such a lot of fun to make and once again features Teddy Bo.

Teddy Bo is coloured with pencils.  I printed a Treasure Map onto some white card and then cut it into the shape of a cross, then attached to more white card to strenthen and make the back of the card.

My card is for the following challenges

The ABC Challenge - X marks the spot

CES Challenge - Anything but a square

The Crafty Pad Challenge - Bold and bright

Thanks for stopping by.

Jo x

Best Wishes

Good Afternoon

I'd like to start off by thanking all my lovely followers, it's so nice to have other crafters interested in my cards. You are all very welcome here.

Today's card is my entry into the following challenges.

Lili of the Valley, Challenge 86 - Sketch

The ABC Challenge - P is for Pearls

The Crafty Pad Challenge - use ribbon.

The image is from Lili of the Valley, which I cut into an oval and then matted on to a scalloped oval cut with a Nellie Snellen die. The papers I printed from the SWALK cd-rom. The flowers are made using my Nellie Snellen punch and embossers, made from the same backing paper. A pearl from my stash was placed in the centre of each flower and a few more on the oval. The flourishes were cut from silver linen card using Marianne dies.

I used white and dark blue organza ribbon, thinking dark blue would be a bit of a contrast. I ran little stitches down the centre of the ribbon with invisible thread, and then gathered it up until I got the length that I wanted. Finally, I added the Best Wishes sentiment to the card.