Stuck with You

Hello friends, thanks so much for stopping by. Sometimes we are all in need of a very quick card  and today I have a 5 minute card for you - okay 10 minutes - you have to love that!  Yes it is possible - thanks to my Spellbinders Dies and Little Birdie Crafts Handmade Embellishments

The patterned paper I have used is handmade by the loveliest artist - Carol Cantrell - it really is a 'Work of Art' on it's own.  I did not want to detract from the paper, so kept it very simple.

Cut/emboss the middle set of Spellbinders Nestabilities Hemstitch Circles Etched Dies Romancing the Swirl Becca Feeken Using white card stock. The inside of the die cuts have been sponged using Imagine Memento Ink in Summer Sky using a Sponge Dauber.  The die cut has been removed and popped up onto the layered card front using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L  3D Foam Squares.  This is followed by the Little Birdie Crafts Cactus - precoloured and has it's own foam squares - ready to embellish your card - love it!

The sentiment is from the same set as the Cactus and has been popped up below the Hemstitch Circle, finishing with Blue/White Twine being wrapped around the card from and being secured through a button. Finished - there I told you it was quick!!

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Creative Moments - Always Anything Goes 

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday - Outdoors/Nature

House That Stamps Built - Anything Goes

WordArt Wednesdays - Anything Goes

Crafting from the Heart - ANYTHING GOES

The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES 

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes  w/Optional Twist: Use Something Wooden

The Corrosive Challenges - Always Anything Goes

A Perfect Time To Craft - Always Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters - Anything Goes 

A Gem of a 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 creating

Little Birdie Crafts - Succulent Garden Double Zig Zag Card

Hello friends, I am so glad you stopped by.  I am very excited to have a my second post for Little Birdie Crafts.  I love using their products and had a great time creating this Double Zig Zag card.  I have used a variety of products - a little Mixed Media and a card - you are able to see a step by step tutorial on the Little Birdie Crafts Blog.

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

Little Birdie Crafts - Best Wishes

Hello friends, thanks so much for dropping in.  Creating your own background for a card is right on trend at the moment and so much fun.  There is no limit to the possibilities - giving us unique works of art - you have to love that!

I have stamped my background using the Little Birdie Crafts Llama Birthday stamp set using Imagine Memento ink in Tuxedo Black.  I placed three Cacti stamps on an acrylic block and repeated the stamping evenly over the card front, allowing room for the pots.  The images have been coloured using Chameleon Pens - perfect for creating the different shades on each Cacti and pot.

The card front has been popped up onto a slightly larger pre-cut card front using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares. 

Next an oval has been cut/embossed from the Nestabilities Scored and Pierced Ovals Etched Dies #6 (#1 being the smallest) using the Platinum Die Cutting Machine.   The die has been used as a stencil, sponging inside the cutting edge using Imagine Memento Ink in Desert Sand with Bamboo Leaves, lightly added for shading.

A Little Birdie Crafts Handmade 3D Embellishment has been popped up onto the Oval and a sentiment from the same pack below - nice and easy!  I have randomly added faux Enamel Dots using Imagine Pico Embellisher (neon) in Electric Pink to finish.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

As You Like It Challenge - Favourite Colouring Medium (&why) - so many toones in one pen.

Crafty Creations Challenge - Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments Challenge - Happy Birthday

Inspiration Destination Challenge - Anything Goes (opt Twist - use a real stamp)

Time Out Challenge - Spring - opt twist, one layer

Through The Purple Haze Challenge - Spring or Easter

Pause Dream Enjoy - Anything Goes

Moving Along With the Times Challenge - Springtime

Creates and Makes - Anything Goes

D.L. art Thankful Thursday Challenge - Spring

Everybody-Art-Challenge - Use a Die 

Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks - Anything Goes

Get Creative Challenges - NO PATTERN PAPER

Always Happy Birthday - Birthday + option of Balloons

Die Cut Divas - Anything Goes

Papercraft Business Challenge - Anything Goes + option of Birthday

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 Hello Succulent

Hello friends - thanks for stopping by today -  I'm sharing a card created using one of the Spellbinders Die D-lites called Succulent Garden - succulents are trending at the moment and this die is perfect for cards for every occasion. When I die-cut I normally cut a few extra which are great to have on hand for a quick card.

I have cut and embossed the succulents and popped it up onto Spellbinders A Gilded Life Baby Bunting Etched Dies (discontinued)  using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3D Foam Squares on to a Nestabilities Victorian Garden Curved Square Etched Dies then adhered to a pre-cut card base and patterned paper - cut/embossed using the Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine – 6″ Platform.  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner and 3D Foam Squares have been used on this card.

Beige twine has been wrapped around the card front and secured through a button, then glued into place.  The Enamel Dots are some my stash - Basic Grey I believe -I got them so long ago I cannot remember - I am sure that never happens to you!? Wink:Wink!!.  Quick and easy and great for using those left over pieces -makes a great masculine card too.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks - Anything Goes

The Paper Nest Dolls February Challenge - Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft -  Anything Goes

Crafting From the Heart Challenge - Anything Goes

Little Miss Muffet Challenge - Anything Goes 

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafting With an Attitude Challenge - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters - Anything Goes 

Art Impressions Challenge - Anything Goes

Scrapbook Stamp Society - Anything Goes and/or Winter option

QKR Stampede Challenge - Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments - For a Friend

Polka Doodles Challenge Week - Anything Goes

Emerald City Crafts Challenge - Anything Goes

Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge - Anything Goes

International Art and Soul Challenge - Use Stuff in your Stash (Enamel Dots)

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