Remembering Charlie - More than a Friend

Hello friends, welcome and thank you for stopping by!  Today I am sharing a layout created using Kaisercraft Antiquities Collection.  This is a very special layout to me, it is of our beautiful family dog, Charlie, who sadly is no longer with us - he was an amazing dog and needed to be captured in a layout.

The sentiments in the Kaisercraft Antiquities Collectibles are so beautiful and work perfectly with this layout- they express what is so hard o put into words at these times.

On Charlies last day we took some inky paw prints, we each one at least one.  I have included one on the layout, it has been cut/embossed using Spellbinders Nestabilities Scored and Pierced Circles Etched Dies and sponged using Imagine Delicata Ink in Golden Glitz.

The word 'Charlie' has been die-cut using Karen Burniston Alphabet Die and teal card stock and adhered above the photo using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L E-Z Adhesive Runner Ultra.  The beautiful bling is from Want2Scrap.

This layout is linked to the following challenges:

Digi Choosday Challenge - Anything Goes

Lemon Shortbread - Always Anything Goes

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Anything Goes with a Critter

Crafts Galore Encore - Always Anything Goes

Crafty Animals - Always Anything Goes

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

Dies R Us Challenge - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge - Anything Goes + Open Technique

Morgan's ArtWorld Open Challenge - Anything Goes

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge - Always Anything Goes 

Your Scrapbook Place - Anything Goes

The Corrosive Challenges - Always Anything Goes

Word Art 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!

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Spellbinders Variation of a Theme #3 - Merry Christmas

Hello friends, thanks for popping in today -  I have the third and final Christmas card created using some extras from my kits - a Variation of a Theme #3.  You can see the full instructions HERE the original gorgeous Joy Fold Card - with a twist!  A photo of the three cards together is further down this post.

1. Cut green card base to 11cm x 16cm - score at 11cm

2. Cut patterned paper to 10.5cm x 15.5cm, the second piece 11cm x 4.5cm

3. Cut a third square of striped patterned paper to 7cm x 7cm

4. Adhere the patterned paper using E-Z Runner - adding lace across the lower panel.

5. Cut red the card to 7.5cm x 15cm - score at 7.5cm. Adhere the striped patterned paper to the top red card flap. 

6. Adhere to the center of the card base using E-Z Runner Permanent Adhesive on the back. Make sure the fold of the smaller flap is facing down.  

7. Stamp the sentiment onto a white card insert 7cm x 7cm and adhere to the red card stock.

8. Cut/emboss one (1) Lacey Circles (#1 being the smallest).

9. Pop up onto the striped patterned paper stock using 3D Foam Squares.

10.Adhere the Poinsettia sticker to the centre of the layered Lacey Circles and small red pearls to each corner of the patterned paper.

11.Cut one small circle in patterned paper and one the next size up in green card

12.Attach the smaller circle to the larger one using double sided tape.

13.Attach 3D foam squares to the lower portion of the circle and adhere to the lower corner of the card slightly over the edge of the smaller flap to keep it closed. Embellish using a recycled button. 

14.Attach layered card front to the pre-cut card base using Fairmont Labels and white card stock.

• Authentique Paper:  Joyous
• Spellbinders: S4-293 Nestabilities Lacey Circles Etched Dies; Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - 6"
• Want2Scrap: 250 Count - Red Pearls - Self Adhesive
• Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ - E-Z Runner Permanent Adhesive, 3D Foam Squares
• Poinsettia Sticker; Lace
• Card stock: Emerald Green, Red, White and Gold

This card is for the following challenges:

Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - Anything Goes for Christmas

Avenue 613 Create Challenge - Anything Goes optional twist, Christmas

Ike's World - Anything Goes with a twist: Victorian Christmas

Addicted To Stamps Challenge - Seasons Greetings

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes

Come and Get it Challenge - Christmas

International Art and Soul Challenge - Make it Sparkle

Incy Wincy Designs - RED AND GREEN 

Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge - Anything Goes

Card Mania - Christmas

The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes

Christmas Cards All Year Round - Anything Goes

Connie Can Crop - 3D Project or Fancy Folds

Crafty Cardmakers Challenge - Christmas

Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks - 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

A Variation of a theme - Christmas Bells

Hello friends, thank you for stopping by today.  I have another Christmas card - it is a variation of a theme using some of my left over kits from interstate Workshops to get them happening faster - and of course my Spellbinders Dies.  You can see the full instructions HERE the original gorgeous Joy Fold Card - with a twist!

1. Cut green card base to 11cm x 16cm - score at 11cm

2. Cut patterned paper to 10.5cm x 15.5cm, the second piece 11cm x 4.5cm

3. Cut a third square of patterned paper to 7cm x 7cm

4. Adhere the patterned paper using E-Z Runner - adding lace across the lower panel.

5. Cut red the card to 7.5cm x 15cm - score at 7.5cm.

6. Adhere to the center of the card base using E-Z Runner Permanent Adhesive on the back. Make sure the fold of the smaller flap is facing down

7. Stamp the sentiment onto a white card insert 7cm x 7cm and adhere to the red card stock.

8. Cut/emboss one (1) Art Deco Fairmont Labels #1 (#1 being the smallest).

9. Pop up onto green card stock, trimmed to the size of the Art Deco Labels, pop up onto the front panel using 3D Foam Squares.

10.Adhere the Bells sticker to the centre of the layered Art Deco Fairmont Labels and small red pearls to each corner of the patterned paper.

11.Cut one small circle in patterned paper and one the next size up in red card

12.Attach the smaller circle to the larger one using double sided tape.

13.Attach 3D foam squares to the lower portion of the circle and adhere to the lower corner of the card slightly over the edge of the smaller flap to keep it closed. Embellish using a recycled button. 

14.Attach layered card front to the pre-cut card base using Fairmont Labels and white card stock.

• Authentique Paper:  Joyous
• Spellbinders: Nestabilities Art Deco Fairmont Labels Etched Dies; Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - 6"
• Want2Scrap: 250 Count - Red Pearls - Self Adhesive
• Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ - E-Z Runner Permanent Adhesive, 3D Foam Squares
• Bells Sticker; Lace
• Card stock: Emerald Green, Red, White and Gold

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Come and Get It - Christmas

Scrap and Craft Inspiration - Anything Christmas

International Art & Soul - Add Sparkle

The Corrosive Challenges - Always Anything Goes

Cut it Up - Must have Die Cuts - Christmas Song (Jingle Bells)

A Gem of a Challenge - Anything Christmas

Winter Wonderland -  Anything Christmas Goes

Crafty Calendar - It's Christmas

Card Mania - Christmas

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas - Anything Christmas Goes - optional theme: A Touch of Sparkle

Country View Crafts' Challenge - Christmas

Dies R Us Challenge - Christmas Carols

Let's Craft & Create Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes

Mix It Up Challenge - Anything Goes + option: Fancy Fold

Pearly Sparkles Challenge - Merry Christmas

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 Naughty or Nice

Hello friends, thank you for stopping by today.  Christmas is fast approaching - it will be here before we know it and I need to work on some more Christmas cards - I am using some of my left over kits from interstate Workshops to get them happening faster - and of course my Spellbinders Dies.  You can see the full instructions HERE for this gorgeous Joy Fold Card - with a twist!

1. Cut green card base to 11cm x 16cm - score at 11cm

2. Cut patterned paper to 10.5cm x 15.5cm, the second piece 11cm x 4.5cm

3. Cut a third square of patterned paper to 7cm x 7cm

4. Adhere the patterned paper using E-Z Runner - adding a row of pleated green seam binding and lace across the lower panel.

5. Cut red the card to 7.5cm x 15cm - score at 7.5cm.

6. Adhere to the center of the card base using E-Z Runner Permanent Adhesive on the back. Make sure the fold of the smaller flap is facing down

8. Cut/emboss one (1) Lacey Circles #3 (#1 being the smallest).

9, Pop up  the Lacey Circles to the front panel using 3D Foam Squares.

10.Cut/emboss the sentiment from the Naughty or Nice Holiday 2017 Etched Dies using Gold card stock. Adhere to the Lacey Circles using liquid glue.  

11.Adhere the Holly sticker above the sentiment and small red pearls around the Lacey Circles Die.

12.Cut one small circle in patterned paper and one the next size up in red card

13.Attach the smaller circle to the larger one using double sided tape.

14.Attach 3D foam squares to the lower portion of the circle and adhere to the lower corner of the card slightly over the edge of the smaller flap to keep it closed. Embellish as desired. 

15.Attach layered card front to the pre-cut card base using Fairmont Labels and white card stock.

• Authentique Paper:  Joyous
• Spellbinders: Nestabilities Lacey Circles; Nestabilities Art Deco Fairmont Labels Etched Dies; Die D Lites Naughty or Nice Holiday 2017 Etched Dies;  Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - 6"
• Want2Scrap: 250 Count - Red Pearls - Self Adhesive
• Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ - E-Z Runner Permanent Adhesive, 3D Foam Squares
• Card stock: Emerald Green, Red, White and Gold

This card is linked to the following challenges:

A Snowflakes Promise - Anything Goes

'Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge - Anything Goes

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes

The Fashionable Stamping Challenge - Nature

Make My Monday - HAPPY CHRISTMAS/HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Glitter 'N' Sparkle Challenge - Anything Goes

The Crazy Challenge - CHRISTMAS IS COMING

The Paper Nest Dolls December Challenge - Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create -  Anything Goes w/Optional Twist:Christmas/Winter

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - Anything Goes

Come and Get It - W, 3E - (December) Christmas

Crafting From The Heart Challenge - Anything Goes

Card Mania - Christmas

Creates and Makes Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafty Sentiments 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

Blast from the Past 2 - AIR Round 2 Layout

Hello friends, while I was doing a little 'housework' on the back of my Blog I came across another post I have not shared (or at least I don't think I have!!)  This one being my second submission for the 2014 Artist in Residence for Imagine Crafts - my favourite ink  was a pleasure to be on their Team for nearly 3 years.  You can see the first submission you can see it HERE

Supplies:

• IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko: Brilliance Pigment Ink in Pearlescent Lavender, Starlite Silver; GooseBumps Texture Spray;  ; Sponge Daubers; Vertigo; Monterey Pine
• Spellbinders Paper Arts: Shapeabilities: Wonderful Wings LF-006; Font One - Uppercase S6-009,  Font One - Lowercase S5-199, Foliage S4-318; Nestabilities: Grand Decorative Circles One LF-015, Grand Circles LF-014;  Grand Circles One LF-114; Grand Calibur Machine, Artisan Explorer
• Authentique Paper:   Collection 12x12
• The Crafters Workshop: Mini HalftoneBorders 6x6 Template
• Want2Scrap: Beautiful Bling Borders by Nina Brackett, Swirls Finesse, Le Creme Pearls
• Cardstock: white
• Miscellaneous:  liquid adhesive, Double sided tape, dimensional adhesive, Sanding Block

Directions:

1.Using Masking Tape to secure The Crafters Workshop 6x6 Template, apply Brilliance Pigment Ink in Pearlescent Lavender with a Sponge Dauber - circular movements are commended.

2.  Cut/emboss one (1) Grand Decorative Circles One #3 (Spellbinders Dies are numbered from the smallest to the largest - the smallest being #1)

3. Create a frame by adding the Grand Circles One LF-114 #  in the inside

4. Cut/emboss using the Grand Calibur Machine

5. Lightly rub the raised edges of the Die Cut frame using a Sanding Block

6.  Adhere the photo to the center of the Authentique Paper

7. Secure the Die Cut frame over it using liquid adhesive

8. Adhere the Want2Scrap Beautiful Bling Border across the bottom of the photograph.

9. Adhere the various flowers around the frame as shown in the photo below

10. Cut/emboss Layout Title using Font One - Uppercase and Font One - Lowercase

11. Spray using GooseBumps Texture Spray, applying a second coat when dry

12. Adhere the letters in a semi circle as shown in the photos below, using liquid adhesive

13. With the Vergito cut/emboss a Wonderful Wings butterfly using the Artisan Explorer - a Metal Shim is recommended.

14. Colour the embossed portions of the wings using Brilliance Pigment Ink in Pearlescent Lavender and a Fantastix Multi-Purpose Applicator. 

NOTE: Applying colours to the back of the Vertigo is recommended.

15 Adhere the butterfly to the top right side of the frame

16 Adhere a small paper rose to the centre of the butterfly

17 Attach the Want2Scrap pearls from below the butterfly across the layout

18 Cut/emboss two (2) branches of leaves using the Foliage Die and white card.

19 Use the Die as a stencil, sponge the leaves using Brilliance Pigment Ink in Starlite Silver

20 Adhere the leaves under the flowers using liquid glue.

21 Using Brilliance Pigment Ink in Pearlescent Lavender apply ink directly to the Monterrey Pine embellishment and allow to dry

22 Attach the sentiment embellishment from Authentique Papers using liquid glue

23 Glue the Monterrey Pine to the layout, adding three small pearls underneath the 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}}}

Happy Birthday 2U

Hello Blog friends - it feels like forever since I have been here with a card for you, but in reality it is not - just had a lot happening in the meantime.

 I have been playing with the ever increasing pile of images and bits of paper gathering on my desk - I always like to see what I can create from them.  This gorgeous bird image is from Crafty Secrets and has been waiting for a home for some time.  The feathers are from a face mask my husband had as a photography prop, but then we got a puppy - enough said about that LOL! Just quietly I am happy I rescued these adorable little feathers.

 The papers are from Authentique Papers and is a negative Die from the Branching Out Spellbinders®  Nestabilities® Card Creator.  The Tag is from the Fancy Tags Two Shapeabilities.  All Dies have been cut/embossed using the  Grand Calibur® Machine. 

This card is for the following challenges:

Deep Ocean Challenge - Favourite Colour Combo

 Through The Craft Room Door - Alway's Anything Goes

 Top Tip Tuesday - Be Krafty (Use Kraft Card)

 Anonymous Stamps Challenge - Anything Goes

 Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes 

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Shabby Chic/Vintage

Card Mania - Autumn Colors 

 Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes

Paper Playtime - Anything Goes 

Whoopsi Daisy - THINGS WITH WINGS

 Amusing Challenges - Anything Goes

 Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes 

Robyn`s Fetish - Vintage Style

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!

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