Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge - Anything Goes

I hope you've all had a lovely Christmas.

This is my entry into the current challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge which is anything goes:

Items used:

Cheery Lynn Polynesian Sails die, cut from white glitter card.

Memory box tree die cut from silver holographic card.

Image and backing paper from Joanna Sheen's Enchanted dreams cd-rom.

Keepsake card craft snowflake stamps, heat embossed with silver fine detail embossing powder.

Sentiment from Lili of the Valley, stamped in silver ink.

Ribbon and gems from my stash.

Thanks for visiting.

Crafty Calendar Challenge

It's time for a new challenge over at Crafty Calendar Challenge and this month our theme is All Things Christmas.  We are being sponsored by Elizabeth Bell  and the design term were lucky enough to be given some images to work with.  Here is my card:

The lucky winner will receive two digi stamps and the image I've used on my card is included in the prize.

I coloured the image using Spectrum Noir's and added Hunkydory's Snowdrift for an extra wintery look! The lilac card is core'dinations and I used a Marianne Die to cut the beautiful doily the image is sat on.  The co-ordinating backing paper is from my stash.  I die-cut the holly corner from green mirror card to tie in with the holly on her hat, I used a Cheery Lynn die and added some red beads for the berries.  I used a Memory box die to cut the snowflake border from white glitter card, and the sentiment is from Hunkydory.

Please pop across to the Challenge Blog to see the lovely cards my teamies have created.  I look forward to seeing you there.

Thanks for visiting my blog today.

Jo x

CD Sunday Challenge - Butterfly

Hello

Hasn't the last week gone by quickly?

This is my entry into this weeks' challenge over at CD Sunday, the theme being Butterfly.

I love this pattern from Stitching cards, which I stitched using metallic threads and then added the sentiment. Now for the part of my card that uses a cd - the insert.

This is from Joanna Sheens's In Other Words cd-rom, this is one of the first cd's I bought.

Thanks for visiting my blog today, have a lovely weekend.

To The Moon and Back

Hello and a warm welcome to my blog today.  A big thank you to everyone who has stuck with me through my long absence.  I am trying my best to get back to regular crafting but am still having some issues with my health.  I don't want my hobby to turn into a worry or a bind, so I am going to take it steady.  To ease me back in, I am going to post once a week, if I manage more that's a bonus.

What better way to get back into the swing than to participate in the CD Sunday challenge.  This has always been one of my favourite challenges, and I love that it gets me using my cd-roms more.  So I am going to join in with the challenge each week again.

Here is my card:

Forever Friends Retro Collection cd-rom used for the decoupage, backing papers and moon and star embellishments.

Gold linen card from Create & Craft used for matting.

I used the remainder of the backing papers on the inside of my card:

I would like to enter my card in The CD Sunday Challenge - To The Moon And Back.

Crafty Calendar Challenge - Halloween

Hello to all my lovely followers.

It's time for a new challenge over at Crafty Calendar Challenge and this month we want to see your Halloween creations.  I do hope you can join in with our challenge.  The lucky winner will get to choose 5 digi stamps from Whimsy Stamps.

This month I have made a trick or treat bag:

I printed the pumpkin design onto card stock and made it into a liitle bag, threading ribbon through as a handle.  The cute witch is a digi stamp from Pink Gem designs which I decoupaged and the added to the bag.  The purple card stock is from Papermill.

Please do hop over to the challenge blog to see the fabulous creations from the Design Team this month.

Crafty Calendar Challenge - We're Going On A Bear Hunt

Hello to all my lovely friends and followers.  I'm sorry I'm still not around very much at the moment, I'm not doing much crafting at all just lately, I can't seen to get back into the swing of it at all.  Still lots of health issues to contend with which are still making me extremely tired.  Anyway, I didn't come on here to moan!!

It's the first Saturday of the month again all ready which means it's time for a new challenge over at Crafty Calendar Challenge and this month our theme is We're Going On A Bear Hunt!  This month we are lucky enough to be sponsored by

and as every Crafter knows, you can never have enough ribbon!

My lovely teamies have all come up with some lovely creations to inspire you, and I do hope you will visit their blogs for a closer look.

Please do join in with our challenge this month, I'm sure you've got some lovely teddies in amongst your craft stash.

Crafty Calendar Challenge - Anything Goes

I'm rather late in posting my card for this months' challenge over at Crafty Calendar Challenge.  This month our theme is 'Anything Goes'.  This month we are sponsored by Pretty Little Stamps and the Design Team were given some lovely images to work with.  Here is my card:

This image is called Lovable Avie and I printed her onto Neenah card and coloured her using Spectrum Noir pens and coloursoft pencils (blended with baby oil).  The pretty backing paper and vellum are from an old issue of Making Cards magazine.  The oval mat is cut from Co-ordinations card using Spellbinders Floral Oval die.  The daisies were cut using a Sizzix, Susan's Garden Daisy die.  You die cut all the petals individually and then build up the flowers.  Time consuming but worth it I think.  I finished the flowers with a crystal gem in the centres.

Thanks for having a look at my card.  Please do pop over to the challenge blog to see all the beautiful cards my team mates have created.  I hope you can join in with our challenge - look forward to seeing you there!

Crafty Calendar Challenge July - Colour Challenge

This is the first Saturday of the month which means it's time for a new challenge over at Crafty Calendar Challenge.  This month is a colour challenge and we want you to use the following colours on your card:

We have a brand new sponsor for this challenge - Hannah Lynn Art!

Here is my card:

I digi stamp I used is called Natsumi and can be found here.

I coloured the image using Spectrum Noir pens.

The mat the image is sat on is cut using Spellbinders Decorative Label 8

The doily is cut using Cheery Lynn's Nautical die.

The strip across the card was punched using Martha Stewart Deco Fan punch.

Cheery Lynn's Minin Fanciful flourish was used to with co-ordinating cardstock.

Marianne Die was used to create the imitation bamboo.

The backing paper was part of a cutlery box that I thought went perfectly with the image.

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

Feeling Sketchy Challenge blog - Sketch

Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - Let's Get Girly

Bearly Mine Challenges - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Pink Gem Challenge - Lots of layers

CD Sunday Challenge - Something Beginning With S

For my card I used a beautiful image from Joanna Sheen's Tom Mielko cd.

I printed the decoupage layers onto glossy photo paper and then matted it onto some Core'dinations card.  Some more Core'dinations was embossed using Divine Swirls embossing folder.  The backing paper was printed from the same cd-rom onto satin finish paper.  This was then matted onto matching card.  I used a Joy corners die to make the decorative corners and finally added the little shell embellishments from my stash.

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

The CD Sunday Challenge - Something beginning with S (Sea, sand, shells, sailing boat, sunset, sailing yacht, shoulders!

Creative Corner Challenge - Summertime

Milk Coffee Challenge - Summer Fun

To Dad With Love

My card for today is the card I made for Emma to send to her dad.  Emma chose all the elements and I put it all together:

I printed the Tatty Ted decoupage from the Docrafts Me To You.

The backing paper is also from the cd, as is the sentiment.

I wanted to keep the card simple so as not to detract from the very cute image.

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

Creative Inspirations Challenge - Fathers Day

Lexi's Creations - Fathers Day

Dream Valley Challenge - Fathers Day

Joanna Sheen Challenge - Fathers Day

A Gem of a Challenge - Fathers Day

Proud as a Peacock

Good Morning

I hope you've had a good week and have a lovely weekend.  Don't they come around quickly?

I decided to enter a second card in the current CD Sunday challenge, this time with a embroidered design.  I've had this pattern for a while and this is the first time I've used it.

It took a long time to stitch the design but I'm very pleased with the result.   I didn't want to detract from the image so kept the card fairly simple.  The pattern for this design is available from stitching cards and I stitched it using metallic threads. The design is matted onto green mirror card, I used a corner stamp from Dimension which I heat embossed with crystal embossing powder and then just added some midget gems to finish.

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

CD Sunday Challenge - Fine Plumage

Card Crafters Circle - In Stitches

Pin and Tack Spark Your Creativity Now! - Anything Goes

A Bird and Some Feathers

Good Afternoon.

I was struggling to get started with a card today, and decided to combine 3 challenges to try and give me some inspiration.

I knew which CD I wanted to use, my new Fabulous Fashion cd's from Katy Sue designs.  I printed off one of the digi stamps onto Neenah card and coloured using my Spectrum Noirs.  Both backing papers were printed from the cd-rom also.  I used a Marianne die to cut the scalloped circle that the image is sat on.  I embossed some lilac card using swiss dots embossing folder.  The flower and leaves are also made using  Marianne dies.  The border punch is Martha Steward and the daisy strip is a Poppystamps die.  The purple feathers are from my stash.

My card is for the following challenges:

Sunday Sketch and Stamp - Sketch plus use a stamp.

The CD Sunday Challenge - Fine plumage

Marianne Designs - Get Your Dies Out

Robyns Fetish Challenge - Use Die Cuts or Punches

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.

Faithful Friends

Good Morning

I'm sorry for my lack of posts and visits to all your blogs.  I'm trying to get back into the swing of crafting again but am finding it a bit difficult just now.

This is my entry into this weeks CD Sunday Challenge which is Faithful Friends.

You can't get a more faithful friend than a dog and this dog is the image of my cocker spaniel Murphy.

Image and backing papers from Joanna Sheen's Furry Friends cd-rom, printed onto textured paper.  Image printed twice and decoupaged.

Black card from Papermill used for all matting and layering.

Letters stamped with Large Letter Stamps from Dimension.

My card is for the following challenges:

CD Sunday - Faithful Friends

Cards for Men Challenge - Dad

Creative Craft Challenges - One For The Fellas

Thanks for visiting my blog today and sticking with me through this not very productive spell I'm having.

Have a lovely weekend.

Christmas Robin

I bought a large Christmas Card kit by Hunkydory from Create and Craft last year and decided it was about time I put it to good use.  So here is a Christmas card made using some elements from the kit:

I added some Diamond white flowersoft and some holly corners die-cut using a Cheery Lynn die with red seed beads added to the centres.

The base card was made using a sheet of decorative card, folder to create a different style card.

My card is for the following challenges:

Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge - Show some white, a little or a lot.

Challenges4 Everybody - Anything goes

3,2,1

Good Morning

My dad is staying with me for a couple of weeks and I'm really enjoying his company.

Here is a card I have made for the current challenge over at Crafty Catz which this week is to use 3 of something, 2 of anything and 1 of whatever you want:

Digital stamp from MilkCoffee Digi Stamps coloured with Promarkers

Papers printed from SWALK cd-rom from Crafters Companion.

Dark blue card from PaperMill.

Silver mirror card from Stash

Joy Crafts Rectangle Frame Die

Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish Die

Marianne Flower Die

Pearls from my stash.

My card is for the following challenges:

Crafty Catz - 3,2,1 - 3 dies, 2 patterned papers, 1 image

Allsorts Challenge - True Blue

One Stop Craft Challenge - Anything Goes

One Stitch At A Time Challenge - Use a Digi

Thank you for visiting my blog today, enjoy the rest of your day.

Music and Lyrics

This is a card I have made for the current challenge over at Joanna Sheen Challenge Blog which is Music & Lyrics.  It encouraged me to ink up a stamp for the first time:

8 x 8 card blank

Stamped with Memento London Fog ink and coloured with Spectrum Noir Pens

Card all from PaperMill.

Spellbinders Wonky Rectangles die used for mat the image is sat on.

Backing paper printed from Swalk 2 cd-rom onto Satin Finish paper, distressed round the edges using a distressing tool and then Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

Sheet music torn around all sides and then inked with same DI.

Twine added to card to complete.

My card is also for the following challenges:

Charisma Cardz Challenges - No digis allowed

Papertake Weekly - The Sound of Music

Through the Craftroom Door - Anything goes

To A Special Auntie

Hello

I have been asked to make a 90th birthday card for an auntie with a floral theme.  I immediately reached for the gorgeous Kew Floral Collection cd-rom from Kraftyhands, and here is my card:

8 x 8 Elegant Edge card from Creative Crafting World

Image printed a few times so I could decoupage the image.

Backing paper from cd-rom

The roses are made using a Marianne die, as are the leaves.  I printed a sheet of pink paper from the cd-rom to created the roses so I knew the would tie-in perfectly.  

Silver mirror card used for matting and layering.

Sentiment is computer generated.

Pearls from my stash places in each corner.

I used the same backing paper inside the card.  I cut a matching ribbon border which I threaded with organza ribbon to complete the card.

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

Kraftyhands Challenge - Flower Frenzy

CD Sunday Challenge - Ornate Blossoms

Bearly Mine Challenge - Lucky Dip - I chose Die-cuts, Flowers and Ribbon

Creative Craft Challenge - Just Checking

Cupcake Craft Challenges - Lots of Layers

The CD Sunday Challenge - Weddings

This is my card for this week's CD Sunday Challenge which is Weddings:

Created using Once Upon A Time embossing board from the Glitter Girls.

Centura snow white card and mint green pearlescent paper used for all the pages.

Couture Creations Tied Together embossing folder.

Decoupage printed from Jolly Nation cd-rom and hair colour changed to that of the bride and groom!

Pearl hearts and white pearls from my stash.

Floral arrangement created using feathers, flowers and leaves from my stash.

The wording was computer generated and I have covered any personal details for the purpose of this challenge.

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

Creative Creations Challenge - Weddings

Delightful Challenges - Stash It - Use items from your stash - All the embellishments on this card are from my stash along with the card used.

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Crafty Calendar May Challenge - Blooms and Blossoms

The May challenge at Crafty Calendar Challenge has begun and this month our theme is Blooms and Blossoms.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Heather Ellis

 

and the lucky winner will be able to choose 3 digi stamps from the Heather Ellis store.  Please do visit the store to see all the adorable images she has available.

The design team were given some of Heather's images to work with and they are an absolute joy to colour in.  Here is my card:

I printed the images onto Neenah cardstock, and coloured using Spectrum Noir pens.

The backing papers were all printed from Joanna Sheen's Daisy & Friends cd-rom.

For the front of the card I cut a frame from yellow Centura card using a Nellie Snellen die.

I punched the butterfly border using an EK success punch and added the dimensional butterflies cut from blue card.

I found some seed packet images on Google which I printed out on glossy card.

The Nellie Snellen die and EK Success punch were again used on the middle of the card along with some Floral Flourishes cut using Spellbinders dies.

For the back of the card I used Sunflower and Leaves quilling dies from Crafters Companion.  I cut the sunflowers from yellow card and then added dried marigold distress ink.

I do hope you will be able to join in with our challenge this month.  Please visit the Challenge blog to see all the wonderful creations be the Design Team.

I would like to enter my card in the following challenge:

Craft Your Passion Challenge - Floral Delights

On a personal note, can I thank everyone who has sent me cards and messages over the last few weeks, they have meant a great deal to me.  I've struggled to make any cards just lately but am hoping that I'll get back to it very soon.

Thank You

Thank you all for your messages following the loss of my Mum.  We've had her funeral and it was a very difficult day for us all.  The sun shone, which I'm sure helped a little, and we had put together a lovely service to give mum the send off she deserved.

I'm back at home now and very much in limbo.  People say about getting back to normal but there is no normal any more because such a huge part of my life has been taken from me.  There are so many times when I think "I must tell mum about that", or think of things I want to ask her.

Dad's keeping busy and my two sisters who live near to him are calling in to see him each day.  I speak to him on the phone most days too.

I have so many happy memories and I hope these will help me through, it really isn't sinking in at the moment.     I know Mum will always be with us in our mannerisms, sayings and memories.

I love you Mum.  Night, night, God bless.

Very Sad News

I am so sad to have to tell you that my lovely mum died last Monday morning after a sudden and very traumatic illness.  I have been staying at my sisters so I am closer to her, my dad and my other sister, but have now come home for a few days to spend some time with my husband and daughters.  Her funeral is not until Monday, 4th March.  We are all in shock at the moment and doing our best to support dad and each other.

Please keep my mum in your prayers.

Jo x

Kingfisher

My card for today is made using a beautiful image from Joanna Sheen's Jayne Netley Mayhew cd-rom:

A5 card

Image printed onto watercolour card, matted onto gold mirror card then Core'dinations card.

Both backing papers from same cd-rom, printed onto Satin Finish printer paper and matted onto gold mirror card.

I have also decorated the inside of the card:

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

Fab N Funky - What's inside

Charisma Cardz Challenge - Anything Goes

Good Luck In Your New Home

Good Evening

A very warm welcome to my new followers.

I was lucky enough to be bought Joanna Sheen's Holly Pond Hill cd-rom for my birthday and this is my first card made using these gorgeous cd's.  I needed a new home card and loved this image:

8 x 8 card

Image printed from the decoupage section onto glossy photo paper.

Backing paper printed onto satin printer paper.

Gold mirror card and raspberry pink card from PaperMill used for matting and layering.

Memorybox Riviera Corner die and Poppystamps Bubble Daisy Border die used.

Sentiment from cd-rom

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

Raise The Bar Challenge - A Couple of Things

My Time To Craft - Decoupage

Forever Friends Fortnightly Challenge - Anything Goes