Filigree Just Because

Hello friends, thanks so much for stopping by.  Like all of you I have found that time is just passing by so quickly and I am finding it harder and harder to sit at the computer - unless it is the early hours of the morning - but today I have managed to find enough time to share this card with you - using some gorgeous Spellbinders Dies by the UBER talented Becca Feeken.

I have cut/embossed four of the Border Strip Shapeabilities Amazing Paper Grace Arched Elegance Etched Dies using both the Filigree Insert and Border Dies, followed by four of the Border Die only using blue card stock and the Platinum Die Cutting Machine.  The Filigree fronts have been glued to the blue backing pieces and layered onto a slightly larger card front. 

Next the Amazing Paper Grace Vintage Elegance Becca Feeken Giving Occasions Stamp and Die Set has been used for the focal focal piece.  This has been popped up onto the centre of the layered card front using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam squares - trimming where needed.  The sentiment has been cut/embossed using the tag from the Die and stamp set, using the die as a stencil and sponging using Imagine Memento Ink in Summer Sky around the edges before removing from the die.

The beautiful butterfly and rose are from the Kaisercraft Miss Betty Collection and have also been popped up using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam squares.  Liquid Glitter has been lightly added to the butterfly and medium size Want2Scrap 250 Count -Pink Pearls - adhered to the centre of the butterfly and corners of the card front.  The completed card front has been popped up onto a slightly larger white card front usin  Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam squares.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks - Anything Goes

Lemon Shortbread - Always Anything Goes 

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - Anything Goes

A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge - Anything Goes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges - ANYTHING GOES

A Gem of a Challenge - Anything Goes

Dragonfly Dreams - Anything Goes

The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafter's Castle -Anything Goes with option: Christmas Ornament

Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES 

Dragonfly Dreams December Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz Challenge - Anything Goes + option doing what you like most

Jo's Stamp Shack Funday Friday 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 crafting

Spellbinders Do You See What I See Tutorial

Hello friends - thank you for stopping by! Today I have a tutorial to share for Spellbinders - created using the Destination China Collection by Lene Lok - I have created not one but three cards using this fabulous Die, each one using a different technique to show how versatile it is - it was so easily done - as you will see as you follow along with the Tutorial.

Shapeabilities Lucky Clouds Etched Dies Destination China by Lene Lok is a set of two dies that includes a rectangle outline and its insert piece full of playful cloud designs. From detailed frames to intricate accents to beautiful lanterns, Destination China Collection by Lene Lok is a wonderful grouping of Asian inspired elements to bring an exotic flair to your projects. - Spellbinders

Card 1

1. Cut/emboss white card stock using both Dies.

2. Glue to blue patterned paper and trim off any excess patterned paper

3. Adhere to a slightly later pre-cut white card base using double sided tape.

4. Wrap white seam binding around the card front, securing using double sided tape on the left side of the card front.

5. Glue a white double seam binding bow over the join

6. Add a large white pearl to the know of the bow.

Card 2

1.  Lightly spritz white card stock using water.

2. Run through the Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine with the cutting edge facing up, followed by the tan mat and the pink embossing plate.

3. Trim any excess off around the edges.

4. Adhere a 3cm strip of patterned paper down the embossed card front using double sided tape.

5. Glue a strip of scalloped lace onto the patterned paper - trim any excess off each end.

6. Adhere a large white pearl inside each scallop on the lace.

7. Adhere to a slightly later pre-cut white card base using double sided tape.

Card 3

1. Lightly spritz patterned paper using water.

2. Run through the Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine with the cutting edge facing up and the patterned paper facing down onto the die, followed by the tan mat and the pink embossing plate.

3. Trim any excess off around the edges.

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5.Lightly sand the embossed patterned paper using a sanding block.

6.  Pop up onto a slightly later pre-cut white card base using  double sided tape.

7. Glue a strip of scalloped lace across the lower portion of the patterned paper - trim any excess off each end.

8. Adhere a double white seam binding bow to the centre of the strip of lace.

9. Add a large white pearl to the know of the bow.

Spellbinders Products

• S5-392 Shapeabilities Lucky Clouds Etched Dies Destination China by Lene Lok
• T-001 Tool 'n One
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other: White card stock; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner, 3D Foam Squares; Liquid Glue; Anna Griffin Inc: blue patterned paper; Want2Scrap: 72 Count - White Pearls - Adhesive; White Seam Binding; May Arts Ribbon: White Scalloped Lace;Sanding Block

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

Miss You Already

Hello friends, thanks so much for stopping by.  It is Friday night for me - the beginning of the weekend - if it is not here for you yet - hold on it is not too far away.  I have had a lot of fun playing with Little Birdie Crafts stamps - so many to choose from and so many possibilities.

I have started by stamping the Little Birdie Crafts Clear Stamps - Script Heart 3x4 onto white card stock using Imagine Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black and Tangerine on the heart. The 

Stencil - Net has been randomly sponged using Tangerine Ink, finishing with splitters in Color Splash Tangerine and Grape Crush.

 I have added some sponging over the image, which has been cut/embossed using the second largest die from the Spellbinders Nestabilities Scored and Pierced Rectangles Etched Dies and the Platinum 6 Die cutting and Embossing Machine and also around the embossed edges.

Images from the Little Birdie Stamps Clear Stamps - Postal Special 4.5x 6.5 have been stamped onto the heart and the sentiment along the lower edge.  The Airmail image has been stamped using red ink and Imagine Red Embossing Powder and set using a Heat Tool.  

This card is linked to the following challenges:

C.R.A.F.T. - Anything Goes

Aud sentiments Challenge - Anything Goes + a sentiment

Creative Moments - Always Anything Goes 

Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Embossing

That's Crafty! Challenge - Anything Goes

Little Miss Muffet Challenge - Anything Goes

Lemon Shortbread - Always Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafty Creations Challenge - Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks - Anything Goes

Dragonfly Dreams - Anything Goes

We Love 2 Create  - Always Anything Creative/Mixed Media Goes

A Inky Mess - Anything Mixed Media Goes

Love to 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}}} and happy crafting

Little Birdie Crafts Birthday Step Card

Hello friends, thanks so much for stopping by.  Today I have another 'fancy fold'card to share with you -  using the same base as this one HERE -  it is a very easy one but it always has an impact - you can keep it as simple as you want - or go all out - or anywhere in between! As you can see I have added an extra layer at the top of the highest step - literally taking it to another level!! 

The card base has been formed using a piece of card stock 30cm x 10cm. Score at 10cm, 20cm, 23cm, 26cm and 28cm.  Score in Mountain and Valley folds as shown above - it is that easy - and you can get 3 of this style card from a 30cm x 30cm (12" x !2") sheet of card stock.

Little Birdie Crafts Texture Brew Patterned Paper 12 x12 has been trimmed and added to each step on the card base using  Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L E-Z Adhesive Runner Ultra/

The Floral Wreath from the Little Birdie Crafts Clear Stamps - Floral Greetings has been stamped using white card stock using Imagine Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black and coloured using Chameleon Pens.  The sentiment from the same set has been stamped using Imagine Memento Ink in Teal Zeal.  Next the coloured image has been cut/embossed using the largest die from the Spellbinders Nestabilities Scored and Pierced Circles Etched Dies 

and the Platinum 6 Die cutting and Embossing Machine.

The die-cut image has been popped up onto a Spellbinders Nestabilities Art Deco Fairmont Labels Etched Dies using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam squares.  Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L White Photo Corners have been sponged using Imagine Memento Ink in Teal Zeal, trimmed and adhered to each corner.  The layers have been adhered to the back step of the card using E-Z Adhesive Runner Ultra.

Wide lace and a strip of  blue satin ribbon across the lace, Want2Scrap bling have been adhered to the strip of blue stain ribbon and a double satin bow glued to the left hand side.  A

Little Birdie Crafts Handmade Embellishment Flower has been glued to the bow and a flower and sentiment embellishment across the second step.  Along with narrow white lace to the bottom step.

This card has been linked to the following challenges:
That's Crafty! Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafter's Cafe - Use Lace and/or Christmas
Creative Fingers Challenge - Anything Goes

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge - Always Anything Goes 

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything GoesLemon Shortbread Challenge - Anything Goes
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges - ANYTHING GOES
Not Just Cards December Challenge - Anything Goes
The Paper Girls - DIE-CUTS

Digi Chooseday Challenge - Anything Goe

The Corrosive Challenges - Always Anything Goes

Pink Gem Challenge - Anything Goes

A Gem of a Challenge - Anything Goes

Jo's Stamp Shack Funday Friday - Anything Goes

Catch The Bug - 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

Have a Tea-riffic Birthday

Hello friends, thanks so much for stopping by.  I am really enjoying creating cards to share with you using the one of the new Spellbinders Cuppa Coffee Cuppa Tea Collection by Sharyn Sowell - the Shapeabilities Tea Pots Etched Dies Cuppa Coffee, Cuppa Tea Collection by Sharyn Sowell - so adorable don't you think?!  Four different tea-pots, each on with it's own unique features.

'Shapeabilities Tea Pots Etched Dies Cuppa Coffee, Cuppa Tea Collection by Sharyn Sowell is a set of four dies that includes four different intricate tea pot designs.  Cuppa Coffee, Cuppa Tea Collection by Sharyn Sowell creates fun motifs from our favorite drinks that warms the heart and adds a little whimsy. Perk up some one's day with a creation made from this collection.' - Spellbinders

The Rose Teapot has been run through the Platinum Die Cutting Machine using white card stock.  The die has been used as a stencil, sponging the exposed areas using Imagine Memento Luxe Ink in Rose Bud.  Pink card stock has been layered behind the teapot and the centres sponged using Imagine Memento Ink in Dandelion and a sponge dauber leaving the main part of the teapot white.  This has been popped up onto a pre-cut die using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L     3D Foam Squares.  This is turn has been layered onto some flocked patterned paper by Anna Griffin Inc. that has been cut/embossed using the second largest die from the Spellbinders A2 Distressed Edges Card Creator Etched Dies.

The sentiment has been stamped onto white card stock using Imagine Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black and trimmed to sizeThe die has been used as a stencil, sponging the exposed areas using Imagine Memento.  This has been popped up under the teapot using using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam Squares with a computer generated part of the sentiment above it.

The layered card front has been adhered to the pre-cut pink card base using the largest die from the Spellbinders A2 Distressed Edges Card Creator Etched Dies; add a row of scallops in teal to the  right hand side using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L  E-Z Adhesive Runner Ultra.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge - Anything Goes

Catch The Bug - Anything Goes

Crafter's Castle - Anything Goes with option: Christmas Ornament

A Bit More Time to Craft - Anything Goes

A Perfect Time To Craft - Always Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore - Always Anything Goes

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

Creatalicious Challenges - Anything Goes + Option: Stencil

Creations in Pink - Anything Goes in Mainly Pink

Love to Craft - Anything Goes

Morgan's ArtWorld Open Challenge - Anything Goes

Not Just Cards - Always Anything Goes

Papercraft Business Challenge - Anything Goes + option of Christmas

Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenges - Anything Goes with sparkle, glitter or flocking

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge - 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