Paw-fectly Normal!?

Hello friends - thanks so much for stopping by today.  It has been a couple of days since I posted, I have been busy with some deadlines that are looming and a publication - but I am excited to share with you when the time is right!!  Today's card has a little bit of humour to it - keeping it light - much needed some days - don't you think?!

My background is created using Imagine Memento Inks in Teal Zeal applied using the Seth Apter Dot Matrix Stamps and randomly splattered using Dandelion ink and splattering of white  paint. Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Adhesive Runner and 3D Foam Squares have been used on this card.

The inked layer has been cut using Spellbinders Nestabilities Celebrations Pierced Ovals Etched Dies #6 (#1 being the smallest).  The image has been stamped using Imagine Memento Tuxedo Black Ink  and coloured using Chameleon Pens.  This has been popped up onto the Pierced Oval using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares and onto the pre-cut card base and card front.

The sentiment is from the Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Bird Crazy  - I love that sentiment!. It has been stamped using Imagine Memento ink on Tuxedo Black and trimmed with a dove tail on the right hand end; sponged around the edges using Teal Zeal ink and popped across the lower portion of the oval.  A black stud has been added to the left side of the sentiment.  The embellishments are from the Celebrations Enameled Elements Embellishments.

                                                 This card is for the following challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday - Anything Goes

A Snowflakes Promise - Anything Goes

City Crafter Challenge - Die Cuts

Lemon Shortbread - Always Anything Goes

Always Fun Challenges - ANYTHING GOES

CropStop Challenge - Anything Goes using products that CropStop carries

Make My Monday - MESSY BACKGROUNDS

Dragonfly Journeys - Year of the Dog 

International Art & Soul - Use Stuff you already own

Di's Digis Designs - Die Cuts

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Anything Goes with a Critter

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper

Creatalicious Challenges - Anything Goes + Option: Boy/Man

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge - 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

Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace Grand Cabinet 3D Card Tutorial

Hello friends - thanks so much for visiting.  To day I am excited to be sharing a card I created using a new Amazing Paper Grace® Collection by Spellbinders called 3D Vignettes - how beautiful are these Dies - and not as hard as they look to assemble - which is great don't you think!  

In Becca's own words; '3D Vignettes is a series of theme dies that can be inserted into what is cut with a Grand Base die to create 3D upright cards that fold down flat to go into an envelope – a collapsible tunnel card!  One of our readers said it right, the cards created are ‘collectibles’ that your family would never dare part with.  Well, I hope so!!  You can see it in action in the 1.5 minute video HERE.  Where these Vignettes are unique, is the ability to die cut or not die cut each and every layer for an ethereal see through dimensional creation.  Collection elements were designed to cut out whole or to be cut out inlaid for inclusion in a Grand Base.  The collection centers around three themes – baby, love and birthday. - Becca Feeken - Amazing Paper Grace

1. Cut.emboss four Grand Cabinet pieces using the Grand Cabinet Outline and Inlay together, along with the Inner Cabinet Outline.
2.Remove the Inner Grand Cabinet Inlay and replace it using the Bride and Groom Insert - cut/emboss this layer.
3. Remove the Bridge and Groom Insert and add the Happily Very After Insert - cut/emboss this layer
4. Carefully trim the tabs off the sides of two of the 'open' Grand Cabinet Frame, using scissors or a paper trimmer - these two are for the front and back of the 3D Vignette.

5. Cut/emboss two (2) Side Panels using both the frame and the insert.  The score lines run vertically. 

6. Fold the scored tabs forward and adhere Strong Tape on each tab - on both Side Panels.
7. Lay the side panel down, tape side up, Lay the first TABLESS frame on the left side of it, making sure the tab is right up next to the frame with no overlap. Peel the backing off the tap and line up - once you are sure they are even, adhere to the frame.
8. Using lemon card stock, cut/emboss the Bride and Groom Insert and the Outline Design together - adhere to the matching layer.
9.  Using lemon card stock, cut/emboss the Happily Every After Insert and the Outline Design together - adhere to the matching layer.
10. Lining up the tab with the slot on the side panel, pull the tab through, noting there is a small slot at the bottom of each tab, gently pull these down to lock the layer into place- the bottom of each frame needs to be lining up.
11. Working from the back to the front, repeat this process in the following order: Bride and Groom Layer, 2 Cabinet Frame layers and the Happily Ever After layer.
13. For the Grand Cabinet front - in the same way as the back, line up the TABLESS frame with panel, adhere the front to the side panel.
14.  For the other side - flip the inserts out of the way - and repeat the process with the other side of the card. Make sure each layer is locked in and straight across the bottom to prevent buckling one the layers are in place.
15. Adhere the front to the card in the same manner as the back, starting with the right side - if everything is in place it will just fall into place perfectly.
     

16. Cut/emboss twelve each of the Large Flowers and Small Flowers using white card stock, sponging each set with Dandelion ink before removing from the frame.
17. Using the small Stylus Tip and a foam mat, shape each petal.  Secure the two layers using small brads and adhere to the top of the Grand Cabinet using liquid glue.
18. Glue a handmade embellishment to the centre of the flowers.

18. Adhere a double seam binding bow to the bottom left corner of the card using glue, adhering one Die Cut Flower to the centre of the bow,
19. Trim the Swirls Finesse to the desired length and attach each side of the bow.
20. Glue a Dove handmade embellishment to the centre of each side of the Grand Cabinet Frame.

You can find Becca's Tutorial HERE.

Spellbinders Products:

• S4-865 Shapeabilities Layered Happily Ever After Etched Dies Elegant 3D Vignettes by Becca Feeken
• S6-139 Shapeabilities Grand Cabinet 3D Card Etched Dies Elegant 3D Vignettes by Becca Feeken
• T-001 Tool 'n One
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other Supplies: White and pale yellow card stock; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: Extreme Double Sided Tape, 3D Foam Squares; Liquid Glue; Primrose Seam Binding; Want2Scrap: Swirls Finesse - White Pearls - Self Adhesive; handmade embellishments

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

Peaceful Moment

Hello friends, it is Friday evening here and the weekend is here - I hope you have a good one - when it arrives for you.  Although it is summer here in the Southern Hemisphere, our days have been slightly cooler and the nights are lovely and cool - even the leaves are starting to change colour - and this inspired me to get the beautiful stamp out - Penny Black Inc. Peaceful Moment Cling stamp.

I have stamped the image using Imagine Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black - I find stamping onto a hard surface always gives me a crisp image.  The image has been trimmed and then sponged using Imagine Memento Inks in Bamboo Leaves, Summer Sky, Grey Flannel and Dandelion using a Sponge Dauber.  Remember it is best to start lightly - you can always add more.  I have used the stamp to guide me with the colours - and added a yellow circle, done by hand - no template, to make it sunny but not too bold and vibrant.  The image has been layered onto slightly larger black card stock

I have cut/embossed the Arches from the Spellbinders Graceful Sweet Words Card Creator Amazing Paper Grace by Becca Feeken Etched Dies using black card stock and the Platinum Die Cutting Machine. This has been adhered to the right hand side of the image using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L:E-Z Adhesive Runner Ultra.  A thing strip of green card stock has been threaded through the Black Arches.  This has been popped up onto a yellow card base using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares.

A computer generates sentiment has been adhered to the top tight corner of the card and it has been finished by adding slight silver splatters across the image.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday - Make Your own Background

WordArt Wednesdays - Anything Goes

As You Like It Challenge - Favourite Way To Add A Sentiment  (&why)

2 Sisters On The Blog - A Man's Card

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - GRUNGE IT UP

Country View Crafts' Challenge - Anything but Cute

Creatalicious Challenges - Anything Goes + Option: Boy/Man

Eclectic Ellapu - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters - Anything Goes 

Craftaholics R Us - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Always Anything Goes

International Art & Soul - Use Stuff you already own 

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

Upcycled Party Animal

Hello friends - thanks so much for stopping by today. I could not resist 'ucycling'  this card created using the Spellbinders Hip Llama - and he lives up to his name beautifully and now looks ready to party - which is just as well because this card was for my DH's birthday a couple of weeks ago.  You can see the original tutorial HERE.

The  Hip Llama had his 'groove on' already but to be able to party properly he needed a Party Hat -I have used one from the Stampers Anonymous set.

What is a party without a little cocktail - or for me - a mocktail!!  I have stamped this pretty once using Imagine Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black and has been coloured using Chameleon Pens, with a little sparkle added. I have created a pocket in the 'blanket' using a Kraft Knife and popped the mocktail in.

...and what is a party without a Banner - this one has been cut/embossed using the Spellbinders Amused 1 Etched Die and the Platinum Die Cutting Machine.

A few changes but definitely worth the upcycle - don't you think?!? OH and  - did my DH like it - HE LOVED IT!! Phew!! Wink:Wink!!

This card is linked to the following challenges:

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Anything Goes with a Critter

A Bit More Time to Craft - Anything Goes

Crafty Animals - Always Anything Goes

Eclectic Ellapu - Anything Goes

Love to Craft - Anything Goes

Noor! Designs UK - Celebrations

Paper Creator's Crafts - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters - Anything Goes 

Tinker- Dream - Birthday/Party

Craftaholics R Us - Anything Goes

Mod Squad Challenge - Animal fun

Sisterhood of Crafters - Banners

WordArt Wednesdays - Anything Goes

Cardz 4 Guyz - Something Beginning with letter L (Llama)

Retarte - 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 Bundle of Joy Card

Hello friends, thanks so much for stopping in.  I am happy to share a card with you today that is showcasing two of the new Spellbinders new range of 3D Vignettes Die Collection by Amazing Paper Grace. 

The 3D Vignette Dies are amazing to work with - and suitable for every level, from beginner to advanced.  I have created a simple card – using a set of two ‘Layering’ dies which can be used as inserts or used on their own in regular cards.

The card front has been cut/embossed using the Shapeabilities Grand Arch 3D Card Etched Dies Elegant 3D Vignettes by Becca Feeken and the Platinum Die Cutting Machine; using both the Grand Arch Outline and the Grand Arch Inlay together. I have used Kaisercraft patterned paper. The tabs have been trimmed off carefully, even with the sides of the Die Cut. This has been adhered to a slightly larger white pre-cut card base using Strong Tape.

The Stork layer has been cut/embossed using the Shapeabilities Layered Bundle of Joy Etched Dies Elegant 3D Vignettes by Becca Feeken using both the Outline Arch and the Stork and white card stock.  The stomach of the stork gas been sponged using Imagine Memento Luxe Ink in Rose Bud  before the die has been removed.

The Arch has been cut/embossed using the Shapeabilities Layered Bundle of Joy Etched Dies Elegant 3D Vignettes by Becca Feeken using the Outline Arch only and pink card stock. Adhere this behind the Die Cut Stork layer using glue.

The Bag has been cut using pale yellow card stock and sponged using Imagine Memento Ink in Dandelion before the die has been removed.  It has then been layered onto the white layer.  The layered Arch has been popped up onto the arch on the card front using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam Squares.

Stamp the sentiment onto white card stock using Imagine Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black Ink.  Cut/emboss the sentiment using the Sentiment Label from the Grand Arch 3D Card Etched Dies , sponging using Imagine Memento Ink in Dandelion before the die has been removed. 

Cut/emboss the baby feet using pink card stock and adhere to the left side of the sentiment using tweezers and a Glue Pen.  NOTE: The little toe has been added using a pink pen. Pop this up along the base of the arch using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam Squares.

A double Primrose Seam Binding Bow has been adhered above the Arch and a Mulberry Paper flower glued to the knot and Want2Scrap Swirls Finesse - LeCreme has been trimmed and added to each side of the bow. Want2Scrap 250 Count - White Pearls have been added along the lower patterned edge of the Grand Arch 3D Card Etched Die layer.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

A Snowflakes Promise - Anything Goes

Paper Minutes - Framed

Creates and Makes - Anything Goes

Lemon Shortbread - Always Anything Goes

Always Fun Challenges - Zoo animals

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/Optional Twist: Love

The Corrosive Challenges - Always Anything Goes

Di's Digis Designs - Lot's of Pink and/or Red 

Alphabet Challenge - X for "Xtra Special Occasion"

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes option/Use Some Pretty Ribbon

Creative Fingers -  Anything Goes

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes

Take care friends - 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 Hello Succulent

Hello friends - thanks for stopping by today -  I'm sharing a card created using one of the Spellbinders Die D-lites called Succulent Garden - succulents are trending at the moment and this die is perfect for cards for every occasion. When I die-cut I normally cut a few extra which are great to have on hand for a quick card.

I have cut and embossed the succulents and popped it up onto Spellbinders A Gilded Life Baby Bunting Etched Dies (discontinued)  using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3D Foam Squares on to a Nestabilities Victorian Garden Curved Square Etched Dies then adhered to a pre-cut card base and patterned paper - cut/embossed using the Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine – 6″ Platform.  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner and 3D Foam Squares have been used on this card.

Beige twine has been wrapped around the card front and secured through a button, then glued into place.  The Enamel Dots are some my stash - Basic Grey I believe -I got them so long ago I cannot remember - I am sure that never happens to you!? Wink:Wink!!.  Quick and easy and great for using those left over pieces -makes a great masculine card too.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks - Anything Goes

The Paper Nest Dolls February Challenge - Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft -  Anything Goes

Crafting From the Heart Challenge - Anything Goes

Little Miss Muffet Challenge - Anything Goes 

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafting With an Attitude Challenge - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters - Anything Goes 

Art Impressions Challenge - Anything Goes

Scrapbook Stamp Society - Anything Goes and/or Winter option

QKR Stampede Challenge - Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments - For a Friend

Polka Doodles Challenge Week - Anything Goes

Emerald City Crafts Challenge - Anything Goes

Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge - Anything Goes

International Art and Soul Challenge - Use Stuff in your Stash (Enamel Dots)

Take care friends - 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