Winged Beauty

Hello friends, thanks so much for stopping by. Once everyone goes to bed it is not uncommon for me to head down to The Studio - as much as I get deadlines met and other projects completed - I do like to spend the time doing something for 'ARTS' sake - I am sure you know what I mean!  I often try to create using my 'proiffial' vision rather than be exact and keeping within the lines I do find it very freeing.  For today's card I have used a Penny Black Inc. cling stamp set.

I have inked the images from the Penny Black inc. Winged Beauty cling stamp set using Imagine Memento Ink in Teal Zeal, Rhubarb Stalk and Bamboo Leaves with a sponge dauber.  Next they have been stamped onto white card stock.  Once the ink is dry I have created a sky background using the edge of torn card stock and Imagine Memento Ink in Summer Sky, this has also been applied using a Sponge Dauber.

The card front has been cut/embossed using Spellbinders A2 Distressed Edges Card Creator Etched Dies and the Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - 6" Platform and popped up onto slightly larger black card stock using  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Crafty Foam Tape. The layered image is then adhered to the pre-cut card base using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Adhesive Runner Ultra

The top sentiment has been stamped using black ink, trimmed and adhered to the top right corner of the card front, some sponging has been added o make it blend rather than stand out.  The lower sentiment has been computer generated, trimmed and adhered to the lower right corner also using  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Adhesive Runner Ultra.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday - Anything Goes

WordArt Wednesdays - Anything Goes

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Anything Goes + optional: Use Some Scraps

Creative Moments - Always Anything Goes

House That Stamps Built - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Always Anything Goes 

Pause Dream Enjoy - Use a Stamped Image

The Crafty Addicts  Anything Goes

City Crafter Challenge - Die Cuts

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

Allsorts - Use Something Beginning with B (Birds)

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

Recycled Birthday Chick

Hello friends, I have a very quick card to share with you today - using a recycled image - how adorable is this little chick - too cute to not be given a 'second chance!'

The card base has been created using the A2 Curved Matting Basics B Card Creator Etched Dies and the Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - 6"

The chick has been popped up using to the card front using  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares.  The card front has been created using Chameleon Pens; with splashes of White paint added.  A computer generated sentiment has been added, along with some Want2Scrap Turquoise Baby Bling.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Pause Dream Enjoy - Birthday

Simon Says Stamp - Add a Sentiment

WordArt Wednesdays - Anything Goes 

Lemon Shortbread - Always Anything Goes

Paper Minutes - Anything Goes

Retarte - Anything Goes 

Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - ANYTHING GOES WITH option of USE DIE CUTS OR PUNCHES 

Dragonfly Dreams - Animals

Pile It On - 3 Recycle

A Gem of a Challenge - Birthday Wishes

Imagine That! CreativePlayground - Anything Crafty 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

Out of this World Dr Who Style

Hello friends - any Dr Who fans out there?  The first thing I thought of when I saw this Phone Box stamp by Stampin' Up! was Dr Who - I have a son who is an avid fan and keeps us updated on that is happening with the Dr. 

I stamped the image onto glossy card stock using Imagine Memento Ink in Danube Blue and fussy cut/hand cut using scissors it out.  

The background is embossed using the Spellbinders Seth Apter Em-bossing Fold'ers Lazer Beams 5 x 7 and the Platinum .  The embossed layer has been randomly sponged using Imagine Radiant Neon Inks and a sponge dauber.  The 'Tardis' has been popped up onto the centre of the embossed layer using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares.   Kindy Glitz/Liquid Glitter has been added to each lazer beam.

The embossed card front has been layered onto a pre-cut card base, with a strip of embossed navy card stock added along the right side - liquid glitter has been added to the lazer beams.  Stenciled dots have been randomly added and finishing off with a computer generated sentiment.

This card is for the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Emboss it

Cuttlebug Mania  - Father's Day

Creates and Makes Challenge - Anything Goes (optional Use Yellow)

Tuesday Throwdown -  For The Men

Digi Chooseday Challenge Week - Anything Goes

Unicorn Challenge - For The Guys

Lemon Shortbread Challenge - Anything Goes

Always Fun Challenges - FOR A MAILE OR DAD

Retro Rubber Challenge - Anything Goes

Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog -  ANYTHING GOES WITH option of FATHER'S DAY

Through THe Craft Room Door Challenge - Anything Goes

Dragonfly Dreams - ADD SPARKLE

Crafting From the Heart Challenge - Anything Goes

Great Impressions - Masculine

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge June - Anything Goes

International Art & Soul - For Men

Pam's inky Pinkies Challenge - Anything Goes

QKR Stampede - For The Guys or Anything Goes

The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks - Anything Goes

Cardz 4 Guyz - Something Blue for Father's Day 

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

Sunny Best Wishes

Hello friends, it is Monday evening in the Northern Hemisphere and I have to say it has been a very casual kind of day - thankfully!  I have got a lot of deadlines met - which is always a relief and even managed to babysit our grandson this evening - which is always a pleasure.  I hope Monday has been kind to you!

I have a very simply and east card to share with you today. I came across this embossing folder on one of the Craft Buy Swap and Sell Groups on facebook - Ecstasy Crafts 5x7 Dazzling Sunburst and I just had to have it - there is something about it that just makes me smile.  

I used Chameleon Art Pens on the folder to add the golden glow - Mellow Yellow to be precise,  The butterfly embellishment is from my stash, the Washi Tape by none other than Donna Salazar and the sentiment computer generated.  I have also added sequins from my stash.

The embossed layer has been popped up onto a precut card base using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares and there you have it - I told you it was quick and easy!!  

This card is linked to the following challenges:

AAA - Bright & Beautiful 

CAS on Sunday - Glitter or Sequins

Great Impressions - Feminine 

Pile It On -  Animal(s)

The Corrosive Challenges - Always Anything Goes

 A Gem of a Challenge - Embossing Wet or Dry

Catch The Bug - Anything Goes

Making Memories Crafting - Anything Goes

QKR Stampede –  Feminine Cards or Anything Goes

Crafty Gals Corner - CAS

Little Red Wagon - Time to Celebrate

Sisterhood of Crafters - Letter "B" - Butterfly

The Crafty Addicts - Add a Sentiment

WordArt Wednesdays - Anything Goes 

Crafter's Cafe - Feminine

Delicious Doodles Challenge - Embossing

Mix It Up Challenge  Anything Goes + optional twist: Embossing

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