Little Birdie Crafts - Never Stop Dreaming

Hello friends, welcome and thanks so much for stopping by.  Today I am sharing a second card created using some of the gorgeous products I received in my Goody Box from Little Birdie Crafts   I have used more of their new products and would be hard pressed to name a favourite - but the Boho Dreams is right up there!

The patterned paper is from the Boho Dreams 6”x6” paper pad which comes in a fabulous 250gsm!!  It has been cut to 14 x 10cm and popped up onto a slightly larger pre-cut cream card base using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L E-Z Adhesive Runner Ultra. A strip of co-ordinating cardboard has been adhered to the left side of the card front also using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L E-Z Adhesive Runner Ultra. 

 For the beautiful floral bouquet. I have stamped the images from the Co-ordinating Stamp and Die Set - Florence, using Imagine Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black onto cream card stock, these have been cut out using the co-ordinating dies and coloured using Chameleon Pens.   The flowers have been layered using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam Squares, the leaves have been glued directly onto the card front.  The sentiment is from the Boho Dreams Elements.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Make My Monday - PINK

A Gem of a Challenge - Anything Goes

Catch The Bug - Anything Goes

Crafter's Castle - Anything Goes 

Brown Sugar – ANYTHING GOES

Colour Crazy Challenge -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES

Crafty Catz - ANYTHING GOES WITH OPTIONAL TWIST FLOWERS 

Creative Fingers -  ALWAYS  ANYTHING GOES 

Pattie's Creations - THEME: ANYTHING GOES 

QKR Stampede - ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES 

Auds Sentiments Challenge - Feminine + A Sentiment

C.R.A.F.T. - Female

Craft Rocket Challenges - Flowers

Sisterhood of Crafters - Patterned paper

Word Art Wednesdays - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp- Feminine

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

Love Always Wins...

Hello friends, welcome and thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you are enjoying your weekend at some level.  It is Sunday night here in the Southern Hemisphere and I have spent a good part of the afternoon and evening creating in front of the 'Fire Fight Australia' Bushfire Relief Concert - it is amazing and so touching to see so many amazing muscians come together to fundraise after the bushfires.

Something I have had sitting on my desk for some time is this beautiful figurine that my DH gave me when things were changing for me creatively - it made him think of Frida Kahlo and the sentiment is perfect. When he gave it to me he said, 'this is to inspire you as you enter a new season' - he said I was transitioning, which I don't mind as long as it doesn't involve hormones LOL!  I have to be totally honest and admit that she sat on my desk for 6 months - I didn't want to ruin her...so I waited....

I started by adding recycled sari silk as a headband,making sure it was wrapped around her bun - and that was all I needed to get started - funny what inspired us isn't it!?  To this I added a mixure of flowers and leaves - after all Frida is known for her beautiful floral crowns. I have used a mixture of Little Birdie Crafts flowers and some from my stash.  A silver chain and heart was added around her neck and secure using glue.

I do have to say at this stage the thin eyebrows were a little bit challenging - espcially when Frida is known for her 'monobrow' so I slowly thickened them with a fine pen and brushstrokes - they need to be thicker but I will do that at some stage...

Embellishments from my stash were added around the waist, starting with a thing strip of tulle at the waist, a gold jewellery piece - a grape cluster and a teal bird.  Above the lace around the hem I added an old bracelet, small flowers and small shells that were glued onto the bracelet.  The shells were from my beautiful Nana - I have had them for some time and loved the touch they add.  I have used Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L to adhere all of the embellishments I have added.

I added depth to the flowers using Chameleon Alcohol Markers, along with a little Crackle Paste to give it a more aged appearance - just a light touch, but loving the effect it added.  I finished off by filling in the indents/dots around the metal wings with a white paint pen - all in all I am very happy with the wayshe looks, but you can be sure I will continue to add bits and pieces along the way until I feel she is complete - if there is such a thing LOL!

This project is linked to the following challenges:

Simon Says Monday Challenge - Crack It Up

A Bit More Time to Craft - Always Anything Goes
A Perfect Time To Craft - Always Anything Goes

Bleeding Art Challenge - Always Anything Goes

Classic Design  Challenge - Always Anything Goes 

Creative Craft Cottage Challenges - Add a Heart

DL.Art Linky Challenge - Always Anything Goes

Not Just Cards - Always Anything Goes

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge - Always Anything Goes

Fab n Funky - Love

The Three Muses - Flowers 

Word Art Wednesdays - Anything Goes

Everybody-Art-Challenge - Color of Love

Dare 2B Artzy Challenges - Love is in the Air

We Love 2 Create  - Always Anything Creative/Mixed Media 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 creating

Uniquely Creative Guest Designer - Florals Card 4

Hello friends, welcome and thanks so much for stopping by!  Today I am sharing my fourth and final card as a Guest Designer using the Stamptember Stamp and Colour Kit for Uniquely Creative - Creative Kit Club-   Kits and the Floral Collection.  The Sending Love Stamp and Die Set  is so versatile

Uniquely Creative Products Used

Sending Love Stamp and Die set

Other Products Used

White card stock, paper trimmer, scissors, double sided tape, foam squares, Imagine Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black, Bamboo Leaves and Rhubarb Stalk, acrylic block, Chameleon Markers, liquid glue, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Adhesive Runner Ultra.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes 

Arty Diva's Challenge - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesdays - Anything Goes 

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Everybody-Art-Challenge - Use Dies 

Get Creative - Anything Goes

Stamps & Fun = Creativity - ANYTHING GOES

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - Anything Goes

The Paper Girls -ANYTHING GOES

A Place To Start - Anything Goes with option: Masking

Digi Chooseday - Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamps - For a Lady/Girl

Stamping Sensations - Anything Goes with Flowers

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

                                            

Uniquely Creative Guest Designer - Floral Card 3

Hello friends, welcome and thanks so much for stopping by!  I am back to share the third of four card I created as a Guest Designer,  using the September Stamp and Colour Kit, for Uniquely Creative - Creative Kit Club-   Kits and the Floral Collection.  The Cherry Blossom Stamp and Die set  are so pretty - perfect for Spring.  We are surrounded by blossoms at the moment with Spring here and everything looking lovely.

Uniquely Creative Products Used

Cherry Blossom Stamp and Die set

Other Products Used

White card stock, paper trimmer, scissors, double sided tape, foam squares, Imagine Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black, acrylic block, Chameleon Markers, liquid glue, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Adhesive Runner Ultra.llI have one last card to share with you using these sets over the next few days.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Crafty Sentiment Designs - Anything Goes

Stamps & Fun = Creativity - ANYTHING GOES 

Digi Choosday Challenge - Anything Goes

Everybody-Art-Challenge - Use Dies

Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

Lemon Shortbread - Always Anything Goes 

Tuesday Throwdown - Anything Goes 

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/Optional Twist: Exploding Boxes/Pop Up Boxes

A Bit More Time To Craft  - Anything Goes

Stamping Sensations - Anything Goes with Flowers

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge - Anything Goes

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

                                            

Uniquely Creative - Guest Designer - Floral Card 2

Hello friends, welcome and thanks so much for stopping by!  I am excited to be back as a Guest Designer using the Stamptember Stamp and Colour Kit for Uniquely Creative - Creative Kit Club-   Kits and the Floral Collection.  The flowers on the Sending Love stamp and Die set are so pretty - and again, perfect for Spring.

Uniquely Creative Products Used

Sending Love Stamp and Die set

Other Products Used

White card stock, paper trimmer, scissors, double sided tape, foam squares, Imagine Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black, acrylic block, Chameleon Markers, liquid glue, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Adhesive Runner Ultra.

I will be sharing the other cards I have created using these sets over the next few days.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge - Anything Goes 

A2Z Scrapbooking Linky Party - Anything Goes

A Perfect Time To Craft - Always Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore - Always Anything Goes

Creatalicious Challenges - Anything Goes + optional Circles

Daisy Chain Challenges - Autumn is coming

DL.Art Linky Challenge - Always Anything Goes

Fabrika Fantasy - Autumn

Love to Craft - Anything Goes

Morgan's ArtWorld Open Challenge - Anything Goes

Not Just Cards - Always Anything Goes

Perfectly CAS - Flowers

Sweet Stampers - Use a Sentiment

Brown Sugar -  ANYTHING GOES

Colour Crazy Challenge - ANYTHING COLORING GOES

QKR Stampede - ALWAYS 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 creating

                                            

Uniquely Creative Guest Designer - Florals

Hello friends, welcome and thanks so much for stopping by!  I am excited to be back as a Guest Designer using the September Stamp and Colour Kit for Uniquely Creative - Creative Kit Club-   Kits and the Floral Collection.  The Cherry Blossom Stamp and Die set are so pretty - perfect for Spring.

Uniquely Creative Products Used

Cherry Blossom stamp and Die set

Other Products Used

White card stock, paper trimmer, scissors, double sided tape, foam squares, Imagine Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black and Bamboo Leaves,  acrylic block, Chameleon Markers, liquid glue, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Adhesive Runner Ultra.

I will be sharing the other cards I have created using these sets over the next few days.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Crafty Catz - ANYTHING GOES WITH OPTIONAL THANK YOU

Crafty Creations - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - ALWAYS  ANYTHING GOES 

Lavinia World Challenge - Anything Goes

Simply Create Too - Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments Challenge - Anything Goes +A Sentiment

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes

DL ART Thankful Thursday Challenge- Thank You

Colour Crazy Challenge - Anything Goes with Colouring

Krafty Chicks - Thank You Card

Brown Sugar - Anything Goes

Creative Knockouts - Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday - 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 Happy Birthday House

Hello friends, welcome and thanks so much for stopping by.  I have to start by saying it is still HOT here Down Under - we are having a heatwave and feeling it - I am very grateful for air conditioning and fans.  It is the perfect time to spend more time in The Studio and CASE (copy and share everything) another one of the cards I made for a publication over a year ago, I have changed a couple of things so it is not just a straight copy.  It is simple but that is one of the things I love about it - how about you!?

I have started by cutting/embossing the following dies from the Spellbinders Die D-Lites Prims Etched Dies the following: one rectangle in light Teal card stock, one triangle roof, door and window in dark teal textured card stock.  Next cut/emboss one star in silver card stock and one heart in  pink card stock. Lightly sand each of these die cuts using the sanding block.  Cut/emboss two white clouds from the Shapeabilities Rise 'n Shine Etched Dies My Little Red Wagon by Debi Adams. 

Tear the Authentique Paper pink patterned paper to form a hill, along with one light pink – making sure the ‘hill’ is offset when adhered to the patterned paper. Adhere to the base of light blue patterned paper Approx. 15cm x 11cm), to create ‘hills’.  Cut/emboss the layered patterned paper using the 5 x 7 Matting Basics A Card Creator Etched Dies #5 and layer onto a slightly larger pre-cut card base.

Adhere the Triangle to the top of the rectangle to form a roof, using double sided tape.  Pop up near the top of the ‘hills’ using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam Squares.  Glue the door onto the house, trim the window and glue to the right side of the house. Pop up the Heart also using 3D Foam Squares.  Adhere the clouds using double sided tape, tucking the right hand one under the house roof and trimming the left hand one in half before adhering.  Attach the star using double sided tape.

The sentiment from my stash has been trimmed and both ends dove-tailed, with the edges sponged using Imagine Memento Ink in Teal Zeal.  Next it has been popped up on the lower portion of the card front using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam Squares.

This card is linked to the following challenges:
Paper Shelter Challenge - Dies or Punches

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Anything Goes

Die Cuttin' Divas - Anything Goes

Crafty Creations - Anything Goes

Everybody-Art-Challenge - Anything Goes 

Creative Moments - Anything Goes

Lemon Shortbread - Always Anything Goes

Scrappy Land Challenge - Anything Goes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges - ANYTHING GOES 

Simon Says Wednesday - Anything Goes

International Art & Soul - Be Inspired by a Movie (Life as a House)

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

Crafty Addicts 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