Nostalgic Children

Hello Blog Friends, I have a nostalgic card to share with you today - I love everything nostalgic - it just feel so right to me - and a little sentimental!  That cannot be so bad -can it?!

I had fun creating the background using the Flower Play Stamps and Imagine Crafts 'featuring' Tsukineko Memento Ink in Teal Zeal and a Sponge Dauber.  This has been cut/embossed using Baby Buntings Spellbinders® presents “A Gilded Life”. Want2Scrap Pearls have been added to the center of the flowers.

The circle frame has been cut from the Blooming Collection Spellbinders® Shapeabilities® Decorative Frames and adhered using liquid glue - don't you love the embossing and debossing on this - perfect on plain cardstock or patterned paper.

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Kraft Photo Corners, 3D Foam Squares and E-Z Runner have been used on this card.  A double seam binding bow has been adhered to the side of the image and a silver fairy embellishment added.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Allsorts - ribbons and bows

Catch The Bug - anything goes 

Crafty Friends Challenge - use your favourite colour - Teal

Artbymiran Challenge - Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft - Always Anything Goes

CCEE Stampers - CCEE1545 Circles

Crafting With An Attitude - Anything Goes

Crafty Girls Creations - Always Anything Goes

Crafty Ribbons - Monochrome 

DRS Designs - Pile It High

Jilia Spiri Challenge - Use Something Old

Paper Shelter Challenge - Layer on Layer

The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/ Use A Die Cut 

Everybody-Art-Challenge - Star, Circle or Heart

Lemon Shortbread - Always Anything Goes

Craft-Dee BowZ - Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow

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 creating!

Spellbinders Garden Blooms Tutorial

I am sharing a Spellbinders Step by Step Tutorial today using one of the gorgeous new flower dies that is now available to us.  I don't know about you but I love adding flowers to my projects - and being able to create my own is perfect - and such a variety - it just gets better and better!

Spellbinders products 

• GLD-014 Garden Blooms Spellbinders® presents “A Gilded Life” studio by Debbie Murray and Shea Fragoso
• S4-444 Royal Circles Decorative Elements
• S4-490 Triple Tear Decorative Elements #4
• S5-204 Lace Hearts #3
• SCP-013 Whirl White cardstock
• Spellbinders® Grand Calibur® Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Cross Promotional Partners

DCWV - Tattered Time mat stock 4"x 5"

Imagine Crafts 'featuring' Tsukineko: Sheer Shimmer Spray in Gold

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: Adhesive Runner; 3-D Foam Squares

Want2Scrap: Baby Bling - White Pearls - Self Adhesive; 72 Count - White Pearls - Self Adhesive

Other

Red cardstock; Sanding Block; Vintage Music Sheet; Piercing Tool

Directions:

1. Cut/emboss one (1) Garden Blooms in #1 #3 (#1 being the smallest) using Grand Calibur Machine

2. Cut/ Emboss two (2) Garden Blooms #2

3. Lightly sand the petals using a Sanding Block

4, Lightly Spritz the petal layers using water

5. Curl the petals using Piercing Tool or small paintbrush.

6. Curl the Garden Blooms #1 petals and form a tight bud.

7. Adhere the layers, alternating the petals

8. Adhere using liquid glue

9. Spray using Sheer Shimmer Spray and allow to dry.

10. Cut/emboss one (1) Lace Heart #3 using Whirl White cardstock

11. Cut/emboss one (1) Royal Circle in red cardstock

12. Cut emboss two (2) Triple Tear in Whirl White

13. Score one (1) Triple Tear at 2cm and fold forward

14. Adhere second Tripe Tear to folded portion using E-Z Runner - remembering to line up pattern.

15. Layer the dies as shown in the photo using 3D Foam Squares for dimension

16. Adhere torn portion of vintage music sheet using E-Z Runner.

17 Adhere layered flower to the center of the layered Dies using liquid Glue.

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}}}

ODBD Fear Not - Sympathy Card

Today I am sharing a card that is very personal to me - recently the world lost a wonderful man, gone too soon and leaving a beautiful wife and family behind, This man and his family hold a very special place in our lives on so many levels.  This card is for his wife and family.

I have used one of the Our Daily Bread Designs Scripture Collection sentiments and has been stamped using Imagine Crafts 'featuring' Tsukineko: Memento in Tuxedo Black. The message is one I have on my hearts for them - it is not the usual Sympathy sentiment but it is Scripture and so comforting - my prayer is that it will encourage them and they will feel the love we are sending to them.

The Crown and Wreath have been created using the Royal Medallions Spellbinders® “A Gilded Life” studio by Debbie Murray and Shea Fragoso.  The dies have been cut using the Spellbinders® Grand Calibur® Die Cutting and Embossing Machine and Silver from the Foil Pack One .  

 Scrapbook by Adhesives by 3L E-Z Adhesive Runner and Crafty Foam Tape have been used on this card.  Some of the fabulous Want2Scrap Bling

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Inspiration Destination Challenge  - Anything Goes

Brown Sugar – Anything Goes

Addicted To Stamps Challenge - Anything Goes

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - Use a Die Cut

Stamps and Stencils Challenge - Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes or Lots of Layers

Crafting With An Attitude Challenge - Freestyle or Fantasy

Word Art Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

STAMPlorations - Anything Goes Challenge

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}}}

Spellbinders Shady Allure Tutorial

It is always exciting to create a Step by Step Tutorial for the Spellbinders Blog - so many wonderful products being added on a regular basis  - today I am sharing a card I created using the Spellbinders Sculpted Embossing Folders - the detail is amazing - and if you are wanting more than 1 dimension - this is the product for you!!

I would love you to pop over and check it out - and let me know what you think! You can see the Step by Step Tutorial 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}}}

Spellbinders Baby Bunting Tutorial

I am a 'slightly'partial to Baby cards at the moment, well baby anything we have our first grandchild arriving in April and it is never far from my thoughts - I do love the Baby Bunting Dies - my first time using them but definitely not my last - a perfect shape for baby projects - well, any project for that matter!

Spellbinders Products

• GLD-016 Baby Bunting Spellbinders® presents “A Gilded Life” #6 #5 #3
• S4-472 Labels Forty-Two Decorative Elements
• Spellbinders® Grand Calibur® Die Cutting and Embossing ...

Cross Promotion Partners

• Authentique™ Paper: Precious Collection 6x6
• Want2Scrap©: Mulberry Paper Rose - Pink; Finesse Swirls - White Pearls - Self Adhesive
• SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L®: 3-D Foam Squares, E-Z Adhesive Runner

Other: Pale Green Cardstock; White Cardstock; Photochip; Seam Binding

1. Fold cardstock in half, score at halfway mark.
2. Cut/emboss card base using Baby Bunting #6 and green cardstock. ( #1 being the smallest)

3. Cut/emboss one (1) each of Baby Bunting #5 and #3 using Authentique Paper.
4. Lightly sand the embossed edges using a sanding block
5.Layer the larger Baby Bunting onto the card base using double sided tape.
6. Layer small  Baby Bunting onto the card base using 3D Foam Squares as shown above.

7. Adhere seam binding around the layered base card - as shown in the photo below - secure using liquid glue.
8. Cut one (1) Labels Forty-Two Decorative Elements in white cardstock
9. Layer photochip using 3D Foam Squares onto Labels Forty-Two Die
10. Adhere to layered card base, over the ribbon, using 3D Foam Squares on right side and double sided tape on left
11. Add double Seam Binding bow onto ribbon using liquid glue, followed by a paper rose
12. Finish by adding Finesse Swirls either side o the bow,as shown in the main photo.

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}}}

Bees, Nestabling and more with Want2Scrap

 I have a card LIVE on the Want2Scrap Blog - using a lot of my favourite things - you can see the full project and details HERE.  I would love you to pop over and check it out - and let me know what you think!

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}}}

Golden Wishes

Hello Blog Friends, I am popping back to share a quick and easy card with you - it has been created using the bits and pieces gathering on my desk - they make it so easy to create a quick card - well, that is my excuse and I am sticking to it! LOL!

 I have cut/embossed the Medallion Nine Spellbinders® Shapeabilities® Die D-Lites™ to create two inset patterns on the gold card.  this in turn has been layered onto black card.  A thin edge of the Petite Lace Spellbinders® Border die  has been embossed with IMAGINE Crafts®/Tsukineko® Delicata™ Pigment Ink in Golden Glitz and added to the side o the card.

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A sentiment from Penny Black Inc. has been  cut/embossed using the tag from Resplendent Rectangles Spellbinders® Majestic Elements

The bling is from  Want2Scrap©.  Scrapbook by Adhesives by 3L - 3D Foam Squares and E-Z Runner have been used on this card.

This card is for the following Challenges: 

613 Avenue Create - Anything (Optional – Reuse / Recycle Something) 

Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes

 Catch The Bug - Anything Goes

 Crafty Hands Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Docerela Creations - Anything Goes 

PholkartStudio Challenges - Anything Goes

Scrapping4funChallenges - Anything Goes

 Sister Act Card 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}}}

Spellbinders - A Gilded Life - Feminine Bezel

Hello Blog Friends, I am popping back to share the last Bezel in this set - this one of for my youngest daughter and has been created using the new Shield Bezel - Large  - A Gilded Life Bezel from Spellbinders.

The Pin  Delicate Pastels Premium Craft Foils Assortment has been cut using the Shield die template and embossed using theMusic Spellbinders® Media Mixáge™ Texture Plate.  I have embellished it using a Silver Letter charm,a Heart Charm, Pink Glass Glitter and Want2Scrap© - Baby Bling.  Finishing off with ICE Resin®.

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}}}

Spellbinders - A Gilded Life - Bezel Blues

This Bezel has been created for my eldest daughter - she is is not into 'ruffles and frills' but is very artistic, therefore I have not over embellished it, but added some personal touches.  I have used the Heart Bezel - Large  - A Gilded Life Bezel from Spellbinders.   

The Silver Precious Metals Premium Craft Foil has been cut/ embossed using the Hearts die template and the Artisan X-plorer Machine.   I have embellished it using a Silver Rose Charm, Glass Glitter and Want2Scrap© - Baby Bling.  Finishing off with ICE Resin®. 

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}}}

Spellbinders - A Gilded Life - Shield Bezel

I am sharing another Bezel I have created - this one of for my son and has been created using the new Shield Bezel - Large  - A Gilded Life Bezel from Spellbinders.

The Gold Precious Metals Premium Craft Foil has been cut using the Shield die template and embossed using the Grate Works One Spellbinders® Media Mixáge™ Texture Plates.  I have embellished it using a Tree Charm,a Vintage Button, Glass Glitter and Want2Scrap© - Baby Bling.  Finishing off with ICE Resin®.

The bezel itself has Deco Art® Metallic Lustre applied to the raised edges using a

IMAGINECrafts®/Tsukineko® Fantastix™ Multi-Purpose Applicator.

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}}}

Spellbinders - A Gilded Life - Rose Medallion

I created using the new Rose Medallion  - A Gilded Life Bezel from Spellbinders.   I created this Bezel using some things I have had gathering on my desk.

 

The Pink Foil from the Delicate Pastels Premium Craft Foils Assortment has been cut using the Crown Circle die template and the Artisan X-plorer Machine. I have embellished it using an earring that has lost it's 'other' and a rhinestone circle from a bracelet that was no longer being worn - one of the 'pluses' of having two teenage girls on the house. 

 ICE Resin® has been added to the base of the Bezel and glitter added, followed by the embellishments and more  ICE Resin® added to fill the Bezel - it is as easy as that!

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}}}

Spellbinders - A Gilded Life - Fit for a King

I created using the new Crown Bezel - Large - A Gilded Life Bezel from Spellbinders.   This Bezel is for my husband - used the Italian colours, to make it personal for him - it actually is to hang with his Christmas Stocking but we have decided to keep it hanging all year. I have created one for each member of the family and will share those over the coming days.

The Silver Precious Metals Premium Craft Foil has been cut using the Crown Circle die template and the Artisan X-plorer Machine   I have embellished it using a Recycled Button and Want2Scrap© - Pearls.  Finishing off with ICE Resin®.

The bezel itself has Deco Art® Metallic Lustre applied to the raised edges using a

IMAGINECrafts®/Tsukineko® Fantastix™ Multi-Purpose Applicator.

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}}}