Adorable Vintage Snowmen

Hello friends, welcome and thanks so much for stopping by. For those of you who have been wondering where I have been - it has been a challenging time in the lead up to Christmas - more than usual.  My brother had a massive cardiac arrest and only survived thanks to a Specialist being on hand in the ER - he had a stent and a pacemaker fitted and just when we started to relax - only a couple of days later he had another - thankfully they feel they have dealt with the problem and he is going well at this time...so....that was a little stressing not to mention distracting.  There has also been a very tragic loss in our extended family - heartbreaking!  Our adorable Grandson has been staying on a regular basis and I love that but it does mean time in the Studio is very limited - if at all...I am blessed to be able to be so 'present' in his little life -so am not complaining - but seriously -roll on 2020!!

In the meantime I have managed to create something - a gorgeous vintage Snowman - Sallianne McClelland shared these with us at a 'It's Almost Christmas Getaway' which I was privileged enough to teach at as well.  You can click on the above link and see some photos.  The original designer of these adorable Snowmen is Sue Pelletier . I can take no credit in any way for designing these - I was inspired by her beautiful work and added my own touches.

I have used a recycled Jam jar, recycled Sari Ribbon,vintage buttons and lots of embellishments from my stash!!

The Owl on the branch is made with Air Dry Clay and has been coloured using Chameleon Pens.  I added two owls as I created this for a gift and our friend whooooo loves owls!! LOL!  The sentiment is from an older Kaisrcraft Christmas Collection - although it is a sticker I glued it onto the jar - sure to make sure it doesn't go anywhere!

I may be a little addicted to these Snowmen - but can you blame me!! The three in the photo take pride of place in our Christmas cupboard - the two in the left were made by me and the one of the right was gifted to me  by Sallianne after the Workshop!

These snowmen are linked to the following challenges:

Allsorts - Anything Goes

Crafting by Design - Anything Goes

Just Us Girls - Anything Goes 

Crafter's Castle - Anything Goes

The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/Optional Twist: Doodling or Zentangle

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes

International Art & Soul - Anything but a Card 

Brown Sugar - Anything Goes

A Vintage Journey - HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS 

Pixie's Crafty Workshop - Anything Goes using snippets

Aud Sentiments Challenge - Christmas/Winter + ASentiment

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes

Crafty Gals Corner - Tis the Season

Everybody-Art-Challenge - Winter Landscape or Christmas Color

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

Owls and Birthday Wishes

Hello friends and thanks so much for stopping by. Today I have a whimsical card today using Owls patterned paper - so cute and the colours are gorgeous too - don't you think.  This is a very CAS (Clean and Simple) card as you will see.

The patterned paper is from Kaisercraft and has been cut/embossed using the second largest die from the Spellbinders A2 Curved Matting Basics B Card Creator Etched Dies and the Platinum Die Cutting Machine. This has been popped up onto a teal card base that has been cut using the largest die from A2 Curved Matting Basics B Card Creator Etched Dies  - making sure the fold is inside the cutting edge to form the top of the card base - using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam Squares.

The sentiment is a free one from Australian Simply Cards and has been stamped using Imagine Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black, trimmed and popped up onto the lower left side of the card front. Want2Scrap  Baby Bling - Turquoise Rhinestones have been adhered to the bows on the 'girl' owls.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday - Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesdays - Anything Goes

Die Cuttin' Divas - Anything Goes 

Lemon Shortbread - Always Anything Goes

Retarte - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes 

Crafting from the Heart - ANYTHING GOES

CuteNCrafty Challenge Blog - ANYTHING GOES

Double Trouble Challenges - SOME THING, ANY THING, EVERY THING

Incy Wincy Designs - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

A Gem of a 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

You're How Old

Hello friends, today I am sharing the card I created for my DH's birthday way, back in February - it had to be something different and I think this fits into that category! LOL!

The adorable Owl is the Spellbinders Woodland Owl - I have taken a 'little' creative license with him adding to his look using stamp, feathers and those adorable glasses from Stampers Anonymous - along with the paintbrush and sentiment.  I have also used Out on a Limb for the branch and created the card base using A2 Curved Matting Basics A Card Creator.

I have also used Imagine Crafts irRESISTibles in Electric Blue,  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares and E-Z Runner, the bling is from Want2Scrap.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks - Anything Goes

DoubleClick Skittles - For A Man or Boy! 

Eureka Stamps Challenge - Just for Guys 

Simon Says Stamp - Animal Magic

Melonheadz Friends Challenge - Masculine

Stampotique Designers' Challenge -  Man Up

DigiChooseDay Challenge Week - Just for Men

Retarte - Anything Goes

Scrap Creations Challenge - Father's Day or Masculine

Unicorn Challenge  - Inspired By a Nursery Rhyme/Fairy Tale The Owl and the Pussycat

Inky Chicks Challenge - Father's Day or Masculine

Crafty Boots - Masculine

Lemon Shortbread Challenge - Anything Goes

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

Inspiration Destination Challenge - Anything Goes

Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything goes with option of Father's Day

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Where the HeART is - Anything Goes

Bizzy Bec's June Challenge - Anything Goes

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}}} and happy creating

Spellbinders Whoooo Loves You Tutorial

I have a little change of pace for my Spellbinders Tutorial today.  I have created a Whimsical card - using some of the Spellbinders Core Dies - my inspiration for this card is my grandson - he turns one in April and adores Giggle and Hoot - how could I resist.  Although this owl is not exactly like Hoot he comes close enough for Noah to recognise him -so that has to be good!

You can see just how to create him on the Step by Step Tutorial below.

Spellbinders Products:

• S4-111 Classic Scalloped Ovals LG
• S4-136 Classic Hearts
• S4-137 Classic Scalloped Hearts
• S4-161 Labels One
• S4-116 Standard Circles SM
• S4-540 Victorian Numbers
• SCD-025 Pierced Hearts
• SCP-001 Sea Spray
• SCP-006 Totally Tangerine
• EL-016 Kicking Rubber
• Spellbinders® Platinum™ Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Cross Promotional Products: 

• Imagine Crafts 'featuring' Tsukineko: 
• Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner, 3D Foam Squares; re-positional Tape Runner, 3D Foam Squares

Other:  Liquid Glue; Kindy Glitz; White Gel Pen

1. Cut/emboss two (2)Classic Scalloped Ovals using Totally Tangerine

2. Emboss using Kicking Rubber

3. Hand cut four (4)slits in the Classic Scalloped Ovals

4. Sponge using around the edges and each slit using Memento Ink in Tangerine

5. Cut/emboss three (3) Labels One using Sea Spray.
6. Score one (1) Labels one across the center to form the head.
7. Cut/emboss two (2) number 6 from Victorian Numbers using Cuddle Cream.
8.  Cut/emboss two (2) Classic Hearts #2 and one (1)  #1 (#1 being the smallest) using Totally Tangerine.
9. Cut/emboss one (1) Pierced Hearts #1 #2 using Cuddle Cream.

10. Adhere Classic Heart and Victorian Numbers as shown in the photo above
11. Add small black circles, cut small blue circle in half and adhere slightly angled as eye lids 
12. Cut/emboss one (1) Classic Scalloped Oval #4 (#1 being the smallest)
13. Emboss using the Kicking Rubber Em-bossing Folder
14. Adhere to one Labels One using double sided tape
15. Add three 3D Foam Squares the top of Labels One

16. Attach the front of the owl head to the 3D Foam squares, securing the back to the remaining Labels One using Double sided tape.  Add white dots to the eyes using a White Gel Pen.
17,Tuck Classic Scalloped Ovals up under each side of the head, securing with 3D Foam Squares.
 NOTE: Outer edge of the 'wing' can be shaped if desired.
18.Tuck Classic Hearts under the lower edge of the Labels One - adhere using double sided tape.
19.Attach Pierced Heart using liquid glue.

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 It's a Hoot Tutorial

How are you loving the new Spellbinders Dies - the Card Fronts make it so easy to create a card...and there is no limit to the styles.  I had a lot of fun with this one - it can either be keep CAS (Clean and Simple), or you can add to it - as I have done - you can see how in the Step by Step Tutorial below.

Spellbinders Supplies: 

• S4-459 It's a Hoot Shapeabilities® Decorative Card Fronts
• S4-367 Back to Basics Tags Shapeabilities®
• GC-001 Grand Calibur® Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
• SCS-005 Your Day Spellbinders® Celebra’tions™ Line

Cross Promotional Partner Products:

• Imagine Crafts®/ Tsukineko® - Memento™ Dye in Tuxedo Black
•  Ink in Desert Sand; Toffee Crunch; Radiant Neons in Electric Yellow; Sponge Dauber
• Scrapbook by Adhesives by 3L - 3D Foam Squares and E-Z Runner 
• Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock®: White and Black Cardstock

Other Supplies: White card, black card, yellow and kraft scraps, Yellow/White Baker's Twine

 1. Cut/emboss white card using both Dies from the It's a Hoot Decorative Card Fronts
 2. Remove excess pieces of card from the Die
3. Using Die as a Stencil, sponge over all of the white card showing through ie. Wings, using Desert Sand Ink.

















 4. Cut scraps of yellow card and adhere to eyes using liquid glue
 5. Cut Kraft card to fit inside owl shapes, trim to size.
 6. Adhere 'It's a Hoot' to black card base (previously cut using cutting edge Die.

 7. Stamp sentiment using Tuxedo Black
 8. Cut using small tag from Spellbinders® Shapeabilities®
 9. Use Die as a Stencil and sponge around the inside edges using Electric Yellow
10. Adhere to the card using Bakers Twine, secure using liquid glue
11.  Draw on eyes using Black Sharpie/Marker and White Pen

 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}}}