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Tuesday 30 June 2015

Something beginning with B


Hi again, hope your ready for another challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz.
When their are 5 Tuesdays in a month we decided to give you 
a totally different form of challenge, so for this week we want to see

Something Beginning with the Letter B
I'm giving no clues other than to 
Please pop over to the blog to see the amazing ideas from the DT.

Materials Used.

White cardstock to make a C6 card 
Black and yellow cardstock for contrast of mats
White cardstock for the stamped image
Heard you caught a little Bug stamp from Woodware
Get Well soon from same set - Take It Easy
Promarkers to colour the image. 
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I had loads of ideas for the letter B but this CAS card was just 
asking to be made for a friend of mine. 
Have fun, looking forward to seeing your B creations.


Saturday 27 June 2015

A Sketch @ MTTC



At My Time To Craft (MTTC) Kim has chosen for us a Sketch.
Please pop over to the blog, we have all created something different, 
a fabulous result due to such an interesting sketch design. 

Materials Used for my card

White cardstock to make a 6" sq. card.
Pretty blue flowery paper from South Korea
which is handmade paper.
Large circle paper from Joanna Sheene CD
White cardstock for stamped image.
Image from a freebie stamp with a magazine.
Promarkers used to colour image
DI Broken China dusted for background image.
Pearls and gold mirri card from stash.
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Have fun everyone, I love a sketch, it helps me to do something different.
That  for me is the reason  and purpose of  challenges



Friday 26 June 2015

J is for Jewels


At Alphabet challenges we are already up to the letter J which for the
next two weeks we are looking forward to seeing

JEWELS

Please pop over to see the lovely creations from the Design Team.

Materials used to make my card. 

White cardstock to make a 6" sq card
Purple card for background
Strip  and paper pieced leaves from designer papers in stash
Die cut from a Go Kreate square scallop die
Woodware stamp - Bubble Bloom - Julie
Card Candi and Jewels
Butterfly from a Marianne Die Cut
Bow from stash
Greeting stamp from Hobbycraft
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Have fun everyone, looking forward to seeing your jewels.

Wednesday 24 June 2015

At the Seaside


Hi, I think we are all ready in the UK for some summer weather, 
we are close to the end of June and it is persistantly raining here at home. 
We at Ruby's Rainbow are wanting to see you

AT THE SEASIDE
Taka a look at the lovely creations by the Design Team on the blog. 

Materials used for my card.

White cardstock made into a 6" sq card.
Aqua card for background
White card to create the scene
Digi stamp from a friend
Distress Inks -  and Promarkers to colour image.
Birds stamp from Inkylicious
Greetings stamp from Hobbycraft. 
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I am entering this card into the challenge 
The Beach at Make My Monday
I am also throwing in my cap for their current DT Call. 

Hope you all get some sunshine soon. 

Tuesday 23 June 2015

Use a Die or a Punch


Hi everyone, it being Tuesday it's time for the challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz.
Our challenge this week was chosen by Joan
Use a Die or a Punch
don't forget it must be suitable for a male.

Materials Used
White cardstock - made a 6" sq card.
Background paper from DCWV - Rockstar Stack
Marianne Oval Die
Go Kreate Dies - Label Die
LOTV Stamp - Playing Guitar
Promarkers to colour stamped image
Gold Foil - Glue Pen to create gold foiling.
Happy Birthday stamp from Hobbyart. 
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Thanks for popping by, hope you are inspired to join in the challenge. 

Sunday 21 June 2015

Heat Embossing


Hi, I have just discovered there is a DT Call at Make My Monday.
The challenge is to use Embossing in any form, Heat embossing, dry embossing,
 using embossing folders.
This is my card for their challenge and a DT application. Fingers crossed.

Materials Used

Scallop edge Kraft card.
Piece of design paper from LOTV Father Knows Best Paper Pad
Black card for mat
Stamp from Woodware - Grasses
Stampendous White Embsossing Powder.
Brown ribbon and black gems from stash.
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Thanks for the challenge and for the opportunity. 

Saturday 20 June 2015

Your Favourite Colour


We have another challenge for you at Fantasy Stampers. 
We would like to see Your Favourite Colour.
Please pop over to the blog to see the wonderful selection from the DT. 
I don't actually have a favourite colour, I LOVE all colours, I could say, I
change my mind depending upon what I need to make. 
I have chosen to make a PINK card for a friend's upcoming birthday, 
I know she loves this colour. 

Materials Used

White cardstock Made into a 6" square card.
A 6 x 6 sheet of Designer paper from a paper pad
Stamp - Woodware - Love Tulips
Coloured with Promarkers.
Distress Ink Worn Lipstick around the paper edges
Card Candy - ribbon from stash
Greeting from Hobbyart.
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Thanks for visiting, I hope you can manage to have a go.

Fairies


Hi everyone, we at My Time To Craft have a lovely challenge for you
to enjoy for the next week.
FAIRIES
Please pop over to see the wonderful crations by the Design Team.

Materials Used
White and Black cardstock cut to size. ( 6" card)
Silver mirri card
White card
Distress Inks - Fossilized Amber, Squeezed Lemonade, 
Cracked Peistachio, Mermaid Lagoon and Chipped Sapphire
Stamps from Inkylicious - Grasses. Remainder all  Lavinia stamps
Glue pen and silver glitter.
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Thanks for visiting, I hope you are able to enter the challenge. 


Tuesday 16 June 2015

Father's Day


There are an abunance of Father's Day cards in Blogland at present
this of course is due to it being Father's Day on 21st. June.
So no guessing what our theme for this next week at
Cardz 4 Guyz will be, yes, of course, it is 
FATHER'S DAY
Please go and check the amazing creations from the DT.

Materials Used
Black Scallop edge 6" card.
Black cardstock
All papers from a papermania pad - Monochrome
Chrome Brads
Die cut letters 
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A very simple card to demonstrate how easy it can be
to make a card for a male person. 




Monday 15 June 2015

Vintage/Shabby Chic


Hello, for the next month at Sparkles Monthly the challenge is
Vintage or Shabby Chic
the Design Team have enjoyed playing with their vintage style papers,
please pop over to see their wonderful creations.

Materials Used
Scallop edge Kraft card 6"
Papers and flower from Craftwork Cards - Vogue Collection
Pearls, glitter and lace from my stash
Gathered Twigs DI

Techniques 
Scratched all around the paper edges to create a shabby finish
Coloured the edges with the Distress Ink
Added glitter to the flower and birdcage.
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We have two generous sponsors again this month, I'm sure you'll
enjoy creating a card or project - have fun. 

Saturday 13 June 2015

White on White


Hi, our little summer continues in the UK, hope your all enjoying
the warmer spell, maybe we do less crafting but we know it won't last long, 
so have to make the most of it whilst we can. 
The challenge for the next week at My Time To Craft (MTTC) is

WHITE ON WHITE WITH A LITTLE DASH OF COLOUR.
Please pop and see the super inspiration from the Design Team.

Materials Used.

White Scallop edge card
Plain white card raised on 3D foam pads
3 small pieces of white card
3 different pattern Embossing Folders 
Pink and white twine around the 'parcels'
Old rubber stamp for greeting
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Somtimes the simple cards are just what is needed. I was inspired
by a card I saw on Pinterest - maker not named. 
Have fun and I hope you enjoy the challenge. 


Friday 12 June 2015

Indigo Blue and Ivory


Hi, thanks for popping by.
For the next two weeks at Alphabet Challenges we have reached the letter
which will be 
Indigo Blue (Blue)  and Ivory (cream)
a nice colour combo for you to play with. 
Please pop over to check out the creations from the Design Team.

Materials Used
Cream and dark blue cardstock 
Designer paper from Kanban Female Backgounds CD
Sentiment stamp and 
Butterfly stamp from Inidgo Blu -Nature 1
Blue Embossing powder onto Design Paper coloured 
with Distress Ink Chipped Sapphire.
Pearls and cream lace from my stash.
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Have fun, I love the colour challenges. 






Wednesday 10 June 2015

Favourite Sport Theme


For the next two weeks at Ruby's Rainbow the theme chosen is
Your Favourite Sport Theme.
Oh! I had so many possibilities with some fabulous stamps, what a decision.
Fishing, Cricket, Golf, Rugby but I decided to go for Football (Soccer).
Please do pop over to the blog to see the sports chosen by the Design Team. 

Materials Used

Black scallop edged card
White cardstock
Mowed Lawn and Faded Jeans Distress Inks  to create the scene
Stamps - Flippen Men The Footballer, two sentiments
Greeting from stash.
Promarkers to colour the image
Did you spot the Fluffy Stuff  being the foam on the beer?
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Thanks for your visit.


Tuesday 9 June 2015

Texture


Hello, how are you? thanks for popping by to see my card.
It being Tuesday, of course it is time for Cardz 4 Guyz.
This week Jane has chosen for us

TEXTURE
You can create texture any way you wish, materials, embossing folders, 
corrugated card, pop over to the blog to see the  Design Team's creations. 

Materials Used.

Kraft card - made a 6" sq card.
Piece of Kraft card embossed with a tree bark embossing folder.
Circle die cut to create the hole.
Gathered Twigs Disress Ink used to colour the card.
Stamp - Little Claire - Swirly Wirly Owls
Greeting from Craftyroodesigns.
Coloured with Promarkers
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Have fun, I look forward to visiting you.


Saturday 6 June 2015

Father's Day


Hello everyone, hoping your well and enjoying the warmer weather at present.
For the next two weeks at Fantasy Stampers we are looking forward to seeing your 
FATHER'S DAY
 creations. Please do look in on the blog to see the wonderful creations 
from the Design Team. 

Materials Used
White cardstock  - a 6" sq. card.
Black card mat backgrounds.
Red card - embossed with an embossing folder.
Black and white paper from Papermania pad
Motorbike stamp - I believe from Dimensions Fourth
Promarkers
3 chrome metal brads.
Sentiment - computer generated.
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Thanks for visiting, I hope you enjoy joining in the challenge. 

For a Male @ MTTC


Father's Day is 21st. June, so we will be seeing lots of male orientated
cards over the next few weeks, we at My Time To Craft for the next week, challenge 
you to make a project suitable for a male. Any age, for any occasion, any project.
Please pop over to see the ideas and inspiration from the Design Team.
I was inspired by a card I saw on Pinterest - maker unknown.

Materials Used

White cardstock  - a 6" sq. card.
Black card mat backgrounds.
Red card - embossed with an embossing folder.
Black and white paper from Papermania pad
Motorbike stamp - I believe from Dimensions Fourth
Promarkers
3 chrome metal brads.
Sentiment - computer generated.
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Thanks for popping by, have fun and be well. 

Tuesday 2 June 2015

Birds


Hello everyone, hope your feeling well today. 
For the next week at Cardz 4 Guyz our challenge has been chosen 
by Andrea, which is
BIRDS
Please pop over to the blog for the Design Team have, again, provided
for your inspiration an amazing flock of birds to please any ornathologist. 
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Materials Used
6 " square scallop edge Kraft card.
Piece of linen effect card, coloured with DI Peeled Paint
Stamped with a leaf and a twig stamp to create a backround.
Edged with a black marker.
Main image - stamp - Song Thrush by Inkylicious
Stamped onto a piece of previously prepared card from a
messy session with Distress Inks, adding water, dabbing card into the 'mess'.
Garden twine and a sentiment.
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Have fun everyone, hope to see you again. 

Monday 1 June 2015

Christmas Animals


Hello again, it being the 1st of June there is a new challenge  over at


For the month of June we would like to see your creations for

CHRISTMAS ANIMALS
Please pop over to the blog to see the fabulous ideas and inspiration from the D.T.
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Materials Used

Cream card 5.75 " sq. 
Gold Mirri card
Brown snowflake paper - Dovecraft - Back to Basics Christmas Pad
Brown ribbon, red gem and pearl slider from stash
Glittered reindeer from stash - dies bought at a show
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Have fun, hope to see you popping in at the challenge blog.