Flourishes lc. Heartfelt Words

Hello friends,  I could not resist sharing a another pretty card with you using a sentiment from the Heartfelt Words stamp set from  Flourishes lc.  I love a good sentiment set - we really can never have too many of them - can we?!

The sentiment has been stamped onto Flourishes Classic White card stock using black ink, trimmed and layered into the heart from the My Funny Valentine stamp set.  The heart has been fussy cut/hand cut using scissors and coloured using Chameleon Pens. This been layered onto a card front that has been cut/embossed using the  Nestabilities Labels 46 - Decorative Element Etched Dies #2 (#1 being the smallest) and layered onto a card base created using Nestabilities Labels 46 - Decorative Element Etched Dies #3 using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares.  

A Red Mulberry Paper Rose has been glued to the right side of the sentiment that has been 'dove-tailed' at the opposite end. Chameleon Pens have been used to add soft colour around the card front and Want2Scrap white pearls are added to the centre of  the filigree patterns.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

WordArt Wednesdays - Anything Goes 

Dare 2B Artzy Challenges - Girly

Glitter n Sparkle - Anything Goes

Allsorts - Vintage Style

Imagine That! CreativePlayground - Anything Goes

Colour Crazy Challenge -  Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes  

Making Memories Crafting - Anything Goes

Morgan's Art World Open Challenge - Anything Goes

Crimbo Crackers - Anything Goes

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{hugs}}} and happy crafting

Want2Scrap Endearing Birds and White Pearls Sneak Peak

Hello friends -  with a pretty bird card to share with you over on the Want2Scrap Blog - those who know me know that I love bling and I am not afraid to use it! LOL!

I have used a lot of my favourite products. You can see the full post and all of the details HERE.

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{hugs}}} and happy crafting

Market Fresh - Just for You

Hello friends - it is time to use up all the UFO's on my desk - the Un-Finished Objects - incase you were wondering,  My Studio is fairly tidy the majority of the time - unless I am working on a few deadlines at the one time and then - it is a little more 'spread out' than usual - but my desk - that is a whole different story LOL!  Lets just say that every piece on this card was gathering on my desk...LOL!

The image is from Crafty Secret - I love their nostalgic images!  This has been popped up onto a piece of journal paper using  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares.  The next layer has been created using Spellbinders Nestabilities Elegant Ovals Etched Dies which has been cut/embossed using the Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - 6" Platform and popped up onto an embossed layer using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares.

The layered image has been adhered to a pre-cut card base and I could not resist adding a strawberry from the Shapeabilities Market Fresh by Debi Adams Arent You Sweet Etched Dies and  was calling out to be used - I have stamped ink all over the strawberry to give it texture and depth!! I have finished off with a computer generated sentiment and some ribbon recycled from a Lindt Chocolate Easter egg, with a yellow button.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Allsorts - Vintage Style

Scrappers Delights -  Anything Goes 

Sweet Stampin - Use Up Your Stash

Colour Crazy Challenge -  Anything Goes

Craft for the Craic - Anything Goes

Jo's Scrap Shack -  Anything Goes

Making Memories Crafting - Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes

House That Stamps Built - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

WordArt Wednesdays - Anything Goes 

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{hugs}}} and happy crafting

Flourishes lc - Luscious Layers

Hello friends,  today I am sharing a pretty card with you using the beautiful Luscious Layers stamp set from Flourishes lc.  - it certainly lives up to it's name!!  

The Luscious Layers image has been stamped onto Flourishes Classic White card stock using black ink, then cut/embossed using a Standard Circles dies.   I have used the Die as a stencil and sponged inside the die using Imagine Memento Ink in Angel Pink ink.  The image has been coloured using using Chameleon Pens.

I have stamped and fussy cut the cake slice, coloured it and then adhered it to the right side of the cake - carefully lining up the icing lines. I love the way it transforms the cake - sure looks good enough to eat - such a versatile feature of this stamp set.

The  cake layer has been popped up a slightly larger Standard Circle in dark pink using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares.  The layers have then been popped up onto the Nestabilities Label 49 Decorative Elements Etched Dies, followed by a pre-cut light pink card base.

The sentiment has been stamped in Black ink, trimmed to size and layered onto pink card stock - this has been popped up onto the lower portion of the circle.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

WordArt Wednesdays - Anything Goes 

Creative Moments Challenge - Anything Goes - no twist

Tuesday Throwdown -  Anything Goes

The House That Stamps Built Challenge - Anything Goes

Unicorn Challenge - Special Occasions

Inspiration Destination Challenge - Anything Goes

Colouring in Scrapland - ANYTHING GOES

The Mod Squad Challenge - Birthday Bash

Color Inspiration Monday - ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES WITH HAND-COLORED IMAG

Digi Choosday Challenge - Anything Goes

Aussie Digital Artists Open Challenge - Always Anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - Birthday

Crafty Awesomeness - Always Anything Goes

Paradise of Stamps - For Someone Special

Craft For The Craic May Challenge - Anything Goes

Stempelsonnen Challenge - Always Anything Goes

The Corrosive Challenges - Always Anything Goes

The Ribbon Girls - Any Image + ribbon 

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{hugs}}} and happy crafting

Dog-gone!!

Hello friends - today I have a fun card to share with you - a little change of pace, but that is a good thing - isn't it!?  I have had a lot of fun with this card - who can resist this adorable puppy....

I have had a lot of fun with this card - who can resist that adorable puppy....I have stamped him onto white card stock using Imagine Memento in Tuxedo Black and coloured him using Chameleon Pens.

The cactus is from the Spellbinders Cacti Wild & Free by Debi Adams Stamp & Die Set and has been sponged using white ink to add some texture.  The puppy has been popped up next to the Cactus using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares.  The background has been created using Imagine Inks and the white splatters have been added using a white Sharpie pen.

The sentiment has been computer generated and glued to the torn corrugated cardboard across the lower portion of the card - as you can see - this is a very easy card - but one I am sure we all need to send at one time or another - or is that just me!? Wink:wink!

This card is for the following challenges:
House That Stamps Built - Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
The Male Room - Die Cuts
Mod Squad Challenge - Birthday
Simon Says Stamp - Furry Friends
Stampaive and More - Man or Boy
The Crafty Addicts - Add a Sentiment
WordArt Wednesdays - Anything Goes 
City Crafter Challenge - Sunshine
Deep Ocean Challenge - Our Furry/Feathered Friends
Color Inspiration Monday - ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES WITH HAND-COLORED IMAGE 
2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Anything Goes with a Critter
Let's Craft & Create Challenge - Make your own background
Stempelsonnen Challenge - Always Anything Goes
Tinker- Dream - Cards for men/boys
Pile It On - Animal(s) and/or Spring Garden
The Corrosive Challenges - Always Anything Goes

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{hugs}}} and happy crafting

Colouring with Chameleon Pens

Hello friends - I have a very quick card to share with you today using one of the Flowers Color Cards from Chameleon Pens.  It is well worth checking these Color Cards out - as they have examples of each card and instructions - great if you are learning!

The image has been coloured using only three pens - but look at the range that you can get from each of these self blending pens - I have to say - I am a fan BIG TIME!!  I have added Seam Binding and a double Seam Binding Bow, with a Mulberry Paper Rose adhered,  Want2Scrap bling is added onto the Seam Binding - and yes - it sticks and stays!!  The card front and card base have been cut using the A2 Curved Matting Basics B Card Creator Etched Dies and the Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - 6" Platform.  I have used Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner on this card,

This card is link to the following challenges:

Lemon Shortbread - Always Anything Goes 

A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge - Anything Goes

Retarte - Anything Goes 

A Perfect Time To Craft Open - Anything Goes

Stinkin' Inkers - It's Spring

Crafts And Me May Challenge - Anything Goes

Card Mania - Life is Colourful

Cards Galore May Challenge - Anything Goes

Country View Crafts' Challenge - Flower Power

Always Fun Challenge - Anything Goes

Craft-Dee BowZ - Always anything Goes with a Handmade Bow.

Artistic Inspirations Challenge - Anything Goes - Twist, Keep it CAS

Craftaholics R Us - Spring Colours or Flowers

Crafting From The Heart Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafty Awesomeness  - Always Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks - Anything Goes

Pink and Main Challenge - Anything Goes

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{hugs}}} and happy crafting

Spellbinders Earth Laughs in Flowers Tutorial

Hello friends, it is always exciting to be sharing a tutorial for Spellbinders...today I am sharing a card using a lot of my favourite Spellbinders Products - Dies being a lot of them - LOL!  I do have to admit - I am finding the Stamp and Die sets addictive as well - but I am not complaining! 

Spellbinders Supplies:

• S5-298 Nestabilities Classic Label 33 Decorative Elements Etched Dies

• S5-308 Nestabilities Hemstitch Rectangles Etched Dies Venise Lace by Becca Feeken

• S6-097 Nestabilities Art Nouveau Style Nouille Decorative Element Stacey Caron Etched Dies 
• SDS-055 Amazing Paper Grace Vintage Elegance Becca Feeken Beautiful Dreamer Stamp and Die Set

• SDS-062 Earth Laughs Stamp and Die Set from the Spring Love Collection by Stephanie Low

• T-001 Tool 'n One
• PE-100 Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - 6" Platform

Other : Liquid Glue; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner, 3D Foam Squares; Imagine: Memento ink in Tuxedo Black, Delicata ink in Golden Glitz; Want2Scrap: 72 Count -  Sage Green Pearls - Self Adhesive, Beautiful Bling Borders by Nina Brackett; Patterned paper; Chameleon Pens; Sanding Block

1. Cut/emboss one Classic Label 33 Decorative Elements #2 (#1 being the smallest) using white card stock.

2. Using the Die as a stencil, sponge the inside edges of the Die using Golden Glitz ink and a Sponge Dauber.

3. Stamp the Vintage Elegance Becca Feeken Beautiful Dreamer Stamp sentiment using Tuxedo Black ink.

4. Cut/emboss using Art Nouveau Style Nouille Decorative Element  Die.

5. Using the Die as a stencil, sponge the inside edges of the Die using Golden Glitz ink and a Sponge Dauber.

6. Cut/emboss patterned paper using  Hemstitch Rectangles Etched Dies Venise Lace by Becca Feeken.

7. Sand the edges using a Sanding Block,

8. Stamp the large image from the Earth Laughs Stamp and Die Set using black ink,

9. Cut/emboss the image using the co-ordinating Die.

10. Colour the image using Chameleon Pens,

11. Adhere the flower image onto the Classic Label 33 Decorative Elements using 3D Foam Squares.

12. Adhere the layered image onto the Hemstitch Rectangles using 3D Foam Squares.

13. Adhere the layered Dies onto a pre cut card base using E-Z Adhesive Runner,

14. Pop up the Die cut sentiment above the flowers, with the frame tucked in behind the flowers slightly,

15. Trim the Beautiful Bling Borders to size.

16. Adhere to each corner, along with green pearls added as shown above.

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{hugs}}} and happy crafting

Spellbinders - As for Me and my House....

Hello friends - I hope you have all had a relaxing weekend - well, at least managed to get an hour or twenty of relaxing and unwinding at some stage.  Monday always comes around so quickly - too quickly really.

I had a little 'revisit' with the Bible Journaling stamps from Spellbinders - you can see my original post and tutorial HERE.  I am so impressed how perfect these stamps are for creating inspirational/motivational cards as well - there never seems to be enough stamps for faith based projects!

I have stamped the Birdhouse Stamps Bible Journaling by Joanne Fink using Imagine Memento ink in Tuxedo Black and coloured it using Chameleon Pens.  The sentiment has been sponged using Imagine Radiant Neon ink in Electric Yellow, the purple spots have been created using a homemade stencil and Radiant Neon in Electric Purple.  This has been layered onto a pre-cut card base. I have finished off by adding two strips of Washi Tape.

This card has been linked to the following challenges:

Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks - Anything Goes

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Anything Goes with a Critter

Card Mania - Life is Colourful

Classic Design Team Open Challenge - Always Anything Goes 

Crafts and Me - Anything Goes

Crafty Awesomeness - Always Anything Goes

Creatalicious Challenges - Anything Goes + Option: Stencils

Creative Craft Cottage Challenges - Include an Animal

My Besties Color It, Create It, Show It Off Challenge - Always Anything Goes

Stempelsonnen Challenge - Always Anything Goes

Brown Sugar – Washi Tape

Craft for the Craic - Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments Challenge - Anything Goes +A Sentiment

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{hugs}}} and happy crafting