You are my Sunshine

Hello friends, I hope you are enjoying your weekend, it has been lovely here with the warmer weather and a BBQ with some of the family!!  I am also relieved to say that after a month with the flu I am starting to feel human again - you have to love that...and there is always time for 'just one card' wink:wink!!

For my card font I have embossed pink card stock created using the Framed Labels Eighteen Spellbinders® 3D M-Bossabilities™ folder and the Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - 6".  

The Fiskars image is stamped using Imagine Memento Ink in Teal Zeal and has been cut out by hand - fussy cut as some would say.  The image has then been popped up on Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares; foam tape onto the the Nestabilities Oval Bliss Etched Dies using the Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - 6".

The Penny Black Inc. sentiment has also been stamped using Imagine Memento Ink in Teal Zeal, layered onto a slightly larger white layered and popped up using Scrapbook Adhesives By 3L 3D Foam Squares. Want2Scrap bling has been added to each end of the layered sentiment and lace adhered under the sentiment using Scrapbook Adhesives By 3L EZ Permanent Adhesive.

I have linked this to the follwing challenges:

Allsorts - Things with Wings

Scrappers Delight Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafty Friends Challenge - Ribbon/and or Lace 

Colour Crazy Challenge Week - Anything Goes

Imagine That! Creative Playground - Anything Crafty Goes

Crafting With Friends Challenge - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes  

Creative Fingers Challenge - Anything Goes

Just Add Ink - Just Add Texture

Emerald City Crafts Challenge - Anything Goes

Day Dreamer Challenges - Always Anything Goes 

Morgan's Art World Challenge - Anything Goes

Pause Dream Enjoy - W, E3, #191 - Animals

Polka Doodles Challenge Week - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp -  Pop It Up

QKR Stampede Challenge - Anything Goes with twist of embossing

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Anything Goes with a Critter

Simply Papercrafts Challenge - Anything Goes

Card Mania - Shabby Chic or Rustic

Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks - Anything goes

Create and Inspire - Anything Goes

Daisy Chain Challenges - In the Pink

Scribbles Designs Challenge - Embossing Wet or Dry

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 Floral Trellis Tutorial

I am excited to be sharing a Spellbinders Tutorial using gorgeous flowers from the Amazing Paper Grace Collection by Becca Feeken and a Botanical Die by Stacey Caron - a fabulous combination I am sure you will agree!

Spellbinders Products:

• S4-643 Nestabilities Card Creator Botanical Bliss Stacey Caron Floral Trellis Etched Dies
• S6-050 Cinch and Go Flowers
• SDS-010 Quite Contrary Debi Adams Fearless Stamp and Die Set
• T-001 Tool'N One
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Other: 
Want2Scrap: Swirls Finesse - Le Creme - Self Adhesive; Patterned Paper; purple, mauve and green card stock; liquid glue; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner, 3D Foam Squares; Sentiment stamp; Black Ink

1. Cut/emboss one (1) Botanical Bliss Stacey Caron Floral Trellis using white card stock and both the filigree insert and outer cutting die.

2. Remove the extra pieces using the Tool 'n One.

3. Cut/emboss one (1) white card base using Botanical Bliss Stacey Caron Floral Trellis using only the frame cutting die. 

 * Card base measures 4.25 x 5.50 in

4. Cut patterned paper the same size as the insert 3.85 x 5.10 in, adhere the Floral Trellis to the patterned paper using liquid glue.

5. Pop these layers up onto the precut card base using 3D Foam Squares.

6. Cut/emboss three (3) Cinch and Go flowers using mauve paper.

7. Cut/emboss one (1) Cinch and Go flourishes #2 using green cardstock

8. Adhere Flourishes using liquid Glue

9. Create Cinch and Go Flowers - you can see Becca Feekens Video HERE

10 Adhere flowers using liquid glue, as shown in the photo above,

11. Stamp the sentiment onto white card stock using black Ink.

12. Cut/emboss the sentiment using the banner from the Debi Adams Fearless Die Set.

13. Use the Die as a stencil, sponging with Gold ink and a sponge dauber, on the inside edges of the pennant.

14.Tick under the Cinch and Go Flowers using a 3D Foam Square in the center and liquid glue each end.

15.Trim Bling Swirls; adhere at each end of the flowers.

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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

Purrfect Snapshot Smile

Hello friends - today's card is a little whimsical using a cat image I purchased in a set  a long time ago - I love cats and could not resist them - they will be appearing on a few cards from time to time.

I have used one of the newly released Spellbinders Die D-Lites Smile Up - so cute and perfect for any project - I can see it being used on a layout or two!

I have used the Spellbinders Donna Salazar Designs Chicken Wire Em-bossing Folder to emboss the pink background and sponged it using Imagine Crafts 'featuring' Tsukineko Memento ink in London Fog.

The embossed circle is from the Spellbinders Laced with Love Blooming Collection.   Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner and 3D Foam Squares have been used on this card.

This card is linked to the following challenges:
Crafting By Designs - May Anything Goes

Artistic Impressions Challenge - Anything Goes

Stampaive and More - Animals

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

WordArt Wednesdays - Family Friendly/Anything Goes 

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge - Anything goes

Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes  

Sweet Stamps May Challenge - Anything Goes

Critters and Creatures - Always Anything Goes with a Critter/Creature

Lemon Shortbread Challenge - Anything Goes

UnstampaBelles - Creative Upcycling + Something you've had in your craft room for over a year

One Crazy Stamper May Challenge - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion Challenge - 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

Graphic 45 - Birds Nest

Hello friends, I am sorting through my older Blog Posts and have com across this card that I have not posted - infact I believe the Dies used have been discontinued - but they are so pretty I could not resist sharing the card.

The core Die for the whole card is the Spellbinders Labels One - infact this was the first Die I ever owned and is still a favourite.  This has been cut /embossed using the Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

 I have used the Die as a stencil and sponged using Imagine Crafts 'featuring' Tsukineko Memento Ink in Summer Sky and Sponge Daubers. The Chipboard image is from Graphic 45 and the pretty rose trim is from my stash.  The stamped image at the base of the card is from  Penny Black Inc   Kind Words Transparent set.

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

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Through The Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes

Imagine That Creative Playground Challenge - Springtime

Tuesday Throwdown -  Welcome Spring

Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks - Anything Goes

A Place to Start -  Upcycle 

Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party by Craftin Desert Divas - In the Garden

Crafty Cardmakers - Pearls or Gems

Eureka Stamps - Feminine Cards / Mothers Day

Melonheadz Friends Challenge - Pastel Colors

Not Just Cards - Always Anything Goes

Our Crafty Corner - Always Anything Goes

Little Claire's - spring colours 

Take card friends and 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 Circle

Hello Blog Friends, I have a quick post today - sharing a card I created using some of the Die Cuts I have gathering - some of them are discontinued but they are still lovely - don't you think.  I have a drawer I keep my discontinued Dies in - so I can use them from time to time.

I have used the Delightful Circles Spellbinders® Nestabilities Decorative Elements, Standard Circles SML and a stamped flower from my stash.  The paper is from my stash and I believe it is from Stampin' Up! and is retired.  The gorgeous sheer Ribbon is from May Arts.   Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner and 3D Foam Squares have been used on this card and the bling is from  Want2Scrap.

This card is linked to the following challenges:
Clear It Out - Springtime Stash: Add a Flower 
Crafty Sentiment Designs - Lace and/or Pearls
Creative Card Crew - Die Cut 
Retarte - Anything Goes
Retro Rubber Challenge - Anything Goes
A Bit More Time to Craft - Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything goes with Patterned Paper
Paradise of Stamps - Ribbon or Lace
The Sisters of Craft - Always Anything Goes
Craft-Dee BowZ - Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow
Our Crafty Corner - Always Anything Goes

Take card 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

Love Vines Heart

Hello friends - it is fast approaching Valentines Day - time to share a card using a heart - not that we specifically celebrate Valentines Day - we show our love every day of the year - but it is a fun day and one that is important to so many people...

I have used a Spellbinders Heart Die that has been adhere to a Scalloped Heart in white cardstock.  This in-turn has been popped up onto an Elegant Ovals Nestabilities.  Torn paper had been added across the oval and adds an extra touch with the texture.  This is a great opportunity to use those pretty little pieces of patterned paper we just can't part with - or is that just me!?!? LOL! I believe this strip could be a retired Stampin Up! paper.  The underneath Oval is from Authentique Paper - from the Glistening Collection.

My card is held together by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L - my 'go to' adhesive.  The Beautiful Bling Border and turquoise pearls are from Want2Scrap.  

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Crafting By Designs - February Anything Goes

Crafty Creations - Hearts

Creative Moments - Always Anything Goes/ optional twist Romance/Love 

DoubleClick Skittles - Use a Heart

Fresh Brewed Designs - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Always Anything Goes

Mod Squad Challenge - Hearts and Flowers

Moo-Mania & More - Use Your Scraps

Simon Says Stamp - Have A Heart

Whimsy Inspiration - With Love 

WordArt Wednesdays - Anything Goes

One Crazy Stamper - Anything Goes

Paradise of Stamps - Valentine

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}}}

International Ambassadors Unofficial 'Let's Party' Blog Hop

Welcome to the 10th  International Ambassadors Unofficial Blog Hop - I hope you are enjoying them as much as we are and are finding a lot of inspiration.  The International Ambassadors love to get together and create - if only it was in real life!!! This month we are sharing our Let's Party projects with you - using the Let's Party collection - and love it that so many of you hop along with us - I hope you enjoy what we are sharing today!!

Spellbinders Products:

• S3-225 All About Cake 
• S4-462 Labels Thirty-Nine Nestabilities® 
• S4-509 Mini Envelope Two Shapeabilities® 
• S7-203 Gift of Happiness
• SCP-013 Whirl White
• T-001 Tool'N One
• GC-200 Grand Calibur Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Preferred Partner Products:

• Imagine Crafts 'featuring' Tsukineko: Sponge Dauber; VersaMagic in Petal Pink
• Mat Arts: Ribbon
• Want2Scrap: Baby Bling - White Pearls; Beautiful Bling Borders! by Nina Brackett
• Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner, 3D Foam Squares

Other: 

 Sanding Block, Patterned Paper; 

1. Cut/emboss Cake Inset, Cake, and Cake Stand using Whirl White and the Grand Calibur Due Cutting and Embossing Machine.

2. Before removing the Cake Stand from the Die, use the Die as a Stencil, sponging around the inside edges using Delicata in Golden Glitz.

3. Adhere the 'icing' to the cake using

4. Cut and emboss All About Cake Inset and Cake Dies from patterned paper, Adhere as shown.

5. Cut/emboss one Gift of Happiness using Whirl White cardstock

6. Fold at scored lines using Mountain and Valley folds,

7. Cut/Emboss Rectangle using patterned paper and adhere using double sided tape.

8. Cut three steps - slightly smaller than the card base, adhere using double sided tape.

9. Adhere cake to left panel of the card using liquid glue; popping icing up using 3D Foam Squares

10 Adhere 3 Mulberry Paper Roses using liquid glue.

11 Cut/emboss Heart #1 and #2 using pink card stock, layer and adhere to the back step of the card

12 Cut/Emboss one Labels Thirty-Nine #1 (#1 being the smallest) using Whirl White

13 Use the Die as a Stencil and sponge using Petal Pink inside the Die

14. Stamp sentiment in black ink and adhere, tucking under the #1 heart

15. Cut/emboss one Mini Envelope Two, using the Intricate Cuts insert. 

16. Create envelope and add embellishment - eg. left over Die Pieces.

17 Adhere the ribbon across the lower portion of the card, followed buy pearl flower braid, using liquid glue.

I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial, make sure you pop in and visit the other International Ambassadors - these girls are amazing - each one is picked to be an Ambassador for their country because they are seasoned designers and so inspiring, they also stand as talented designers in their own right - as you will see!!!  The list of International Ambassadors is below, in case you get lost along the way.

Yvonne van de Grijp - Netherlands

Christine Emberson - England

Christina Griffiths - England

  Linda Lucas - Australia (you are 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}}}