Every Single Day

Hello Blog friends -  I had planned to slip in one last post for 2015 but 2016 is here and....this is my second post you know how it goes!  If you have missed my first post - make sure you check it out HERE - it is for the Seasons Givings Blog Hop 4 and there are GIVEAWAYS on over 100 Blogs!!

I thought the sentiment on this card was perfect for the New Year - imagine if we all applied this each day - I am sure the world would be a happier place for all, not to mention how we would feel.  This is from one of my favourite Penny Black Inc. sets - the sentiments are lovely.

My card base has been cut using the A2 Curved Matting Basics A Spellbinders® Nestabilities® Card Creator, along with the patterned paper.  

The Penny Black Inc. sentiment has been stamped onto a tag from the 5x7 Mystical Embrace Spellbinders® Nestabilities® Card Creator  Sand popped up onto the Fancy Tags Two Spellbinders® Shapeabilities® using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares.  All of my Dies have been cut using the Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine.  

Want2Scrap Nestabling has been added to the Tag, along with one of their gorgeous Mulberry Paper Roses added to the center of a Double Seam Binding bow.  Finishing with recycled lace and white pearls.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Retarte - Anything Goes  

Creative Card Crew Challenge - Anything Goes

The Crafty Addicts Challenge - Anything Goes/Celebration
Catch The Bug - anything goes 

Moo-Mania and More Challenge - Anything Goes

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - anything goes 

Repeat impressions December Challenge - Anything Goes

Artistic Stampers - Anything Goes

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge - Anything Goes

Card and Scrap -Stamps

Crafty Creations Challenge - Anything Goes

2 Creative Chicks - Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes

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

Just Keep On Crafting - Anything Goes

Paper Creator's Crafts - Anything Goes

Petal Lu Anything Goes

The Sisters of Craft - 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}}}

Enjoy the Journey - Spellbinders Retreat

Hello Blog Friends - I am excited to share the first of what I hope to be 'many' layouts from the 2014 Spellbinders Retreat - it was the most amazing and life changing time - one of those moments where you realise you are 'living your dream!'   I hope I can capture some of the 'magic' that we all got to experience.

 We were treated by a whole day in Sedona by Stacey Caron - not only is she an amazing lady, her love for her designers is second to none - it was wonderful - what an extravaganza for the eyes - such a beautiful place.    

We made a few stops along the way and each of those will be the focus of more layouts - hopefully they will not take a year! LOL!  I have used patterned paper from My Mind's Eye, along with embellishments from     

One of the highlights of the day trip was lunch at the Enchantment Resort Restaurant that was down at the very bottom of Sedona - the views were breathtaking and the food divine - so much to choose from - on the waiters recommendation I had Grits and Shrimp Gumbo - divine!  Much to my surprise some of the Americans there had not tried Grits  can you believe that!?!  A little like polenta but very creamy.

The International Ambassadors and the Design Team are an exceptionally talented group of designers/artists with syles from CAS to Mixed Media and everything in between - so much inspiration in one place is an amazing experience!

    

The Prickly Pair Spellbinders® Shapeabilities®  is perfect for this layout - those little lizards are the cutest things and have been cut using the   Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine.  I have also used Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Crafty Foam Tape and E-Z Adhesive Runner.

No journaling on this layout - the paper and the embellishments do that for me - I love it when that happens! Corrugated cardboard has added texture and dimension - a bit rustic - perfect for the feel of the layout.  I have created a stencil using the Grate Effect Spellbinders® Nestabilities® Card Creator and texture paste for some dimension, 

I hope you have enjoyed the layout - I have to say - the photo does not do it justice at all, but I am sure you get the idea!

This layout is liked to the following challenges:

Love to Scrap - Anything Goes

Love To Scrap Challenge - Anything Goes

Not Just Cards - Always Anything Goes

Karleigh Sue Challenge - One for the Girls

The Crazy Challenge - Everything Goes

Crafting From The Heart Challenge - Anything Goes

We Love 2 Create  - Anything Creative/ Mixed Media Goes 

Word Art Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Scrappers Delights - Always Anything Goes 

Craft Your Passion Challenge - Anything Goes

Brown Sugar – Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft - Always Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments Challenge - Anything Goes + A Sentiment 

You can see more photos of the Retreat in my facebook Album HERE if you missed them at the time or would just like to check out what we were up too - but just know that what happened in Phoenix - stays in Phoenix!! LOL!

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!

A Reason to Smile

Hello Blog Friends, I have a fun card to share with you - using an image I picked up at a sale - there are a lot of different adorable cats in this set and I look forward to using them on some cards.  I also picked up the band-aid tin on sale because it was printed upside down - but love it as a prop - and yes - it has band-aids in it with cats on them - awwww!! 

The image has been trimmed and popped behind a frame, which is from my stash - if you know who it is by - please let me know and I will add it to my post.  The pink/coral paper is from Graphic 45, the striped paper is by My Minds Eye and the plain paper from Authentique Paper - quite a mix there!  My layers have all been cut/embossed using A2 Curved Matting Basics and the Grand Calibur Die Cutting and Embossing Machine.

The embellishments are from DEEP down in my stash - I believe they are from Stampin' Up! and definitely retired - but perfect for this card, especially when they are coated using Imagine Crafts ‘featuring’ Tsukineko irRESISTibles in Shimmer.   Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares and E-Z Adhesive Runner have also been used on this card.

This card is linked to the following Challenges:

Crafty Friends Challenge - pick a tune (Whats new Pussycat?!)

Di's Digis Designs - animals acting like humans 

Sweet Stampin - use a non-white base

Aliciabel Challenge Blog - September - Anything Goes or Shabby Chic

QKR Stampede - Cats Or Dogs

Quick Quotes - September - Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft -  Always Anything Goes

2 Creative Chicks - Anything Goes 

Card and Scrap - Use Dies

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

Crafting with an Attitude -  Anything Goes

Sassy Studio Designs - Just Do It (anything goes)

Crafting for all Seasons - Layering It Up

Fresh Brewed Designs - 3 or More Patterned Papers

WordArt 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!

{{{Hugs}}} and happy creating!

Want2Scrap - Cherish Layout

I have a layout LIVE on the Want2Scrap© Blog - I have used some of my favourite photos of my children when they were young - it just melts my heart to see them at this age - but can you blame me! LOL!  

I would love you to pop over to the Want2Scrap© Blog  and check out my layout - and leave a comment over there letting me know what you think - you can find it 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}}}

Best Wishes - Friends

Hello Blog Friends - it is Easter Sunday and I hope the real meaning of Easter does not get lost in among the chocolates eggs and rabbit - that we take the time to celebrate the risen Saviour - HE is Risen! He is Risen indeed!

Todays card is very quick and easy - unfortunately I have been off my feet for a couple of days with a bad back - but thanks to rest and heavy medication I am on the mend - bit have not spent much time in the Studio - mostly in bed sleeping or with my feet up....hoping for some serious Studio time tomorrow.....but in the meantime.....

I have cut the cardbase using A2 Curved Matting Basics B #9 (#1 being the smallest) The  Authentique Paper has also been cut using A2 Curved Matting Basics B #8.  This has been adhere using Scrapbook by Adhesives by 3L - E-Z Runner.  The next layer has been cut/embossed using the A2 Modern Stationery #5 and popped up on  Scrapbook by Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares

The butterfly is from the Wonderful Wings Set (Discontinued), the bling is from  Want2Scrap© and the 'Best Wishes' sentiment from SRM Sentiments.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Crafty Calendar April Challenge - Add a Sentiment

Catch The Bug - anything goes 

Polkadoodles Challenge  - Use a Die

Artbymiran Challenge - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge - Anything Goes

Craft for the Craic - Die-ing for Spring or Easter themed

Craty Cats Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes

Simply Create Too - Anything Goes

Fairy Tale Challenge - Many Colours

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Challenge up Your Life - Embossing

Word Art Wednesday 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 Bunny Thank You Tags

It is always exciting to share a Spellbinders Step by Step Tutorial with you - I have some very special inspiration for today's post - our youngest daughter is expecting our first Grandchild very soon and I am excited to be hosting her Baby Shower this weekend. I could not resist these darling little Bunny's for the thank you tags - they are definitely the 'star' of the tags.

Spellbinders Products:

• S2-133 Pretty Petals D 
• S2-160 Bunny
• S5-025 Labels Seventeen
• SCS-001 Doily Fun polymer stamp
• Spellbinders® Grand Calibur® Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
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Note: Spellbinders number their Dies from the smallest to the largest - the smallest being #1

Cross Promotional Partner Products:

• Imagine Crafts/ Tsukineko: Memento Die Ink in Summer Sky and Tuxedo Black, Memento Markers in Dandelion, Summer Sky and Tangelo,  Sponge Daubers
• Kaisercraft: Sweet Pea acrylic stamp set
• May Arts: Ribbon
• SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L®: EZ-Runner® Permanent Strips, 3D Foam Squares; 

Other Supplies: Scissors; Paper Trimmer; White and yellow cardstock; Mulberry Paper Roses; Large Orange spotted brads, Acrylic Block

1. Cut/emboss ten (10) Labels Seventeen #5 using white cardstock
2. Stamp Kaisercraft Banner across the top portion of the tag, on an angle, using Tuxedo Black Ink.
3. Colour banner using Memento Markers
4. Partially stamp the Doily onto lower left portion of the tag using Summer Sky Ink.

5, Cut/emboss ten (10) Bunnies using yellow cardstock.
6. Adhere lace to the lower portion of the tag.
7. Adhere Bunny to lower right side of the tag.
8. Attach paper rose using liquid glue

9. Cut/emboss one Pretty Petals D Silhouette in yellow cardstock
10. Cut/emboss one Pretty Petals D Eight Petal Die in white cardstock
11. Secure using a brad in the centre
12. Place the folded ribbon at the back of the tab, secure using the brad before closing it.

Designers Tip:  These Dies can duplicated for any occasion easily - it is advisable to cut a few more than needed - just incase, 

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}}}

Linda

Spellbinders Up and Away Tutorial

Hello Blog Friends - it is always a pleasure to share a Spellbinders Tutorial - I know I say it often, but this card is so simple to create - the result is so whimsical and fun - as you can see...

 The Spellbinders Dies really do make card making so easy -  You can see the Tutorial and Product List by clicking HERE.  I hope you are inspired to bring out your Dies and get creative - we are only limited by our imagination - and I love 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}}}