Christmas Cats

A bridge-fold card using beautiful paper from Couture Creations that I won in their promotion a few years ago.  The cats and wreath on the door make a cute Christmas scene : )

I used:

Cardstock - white, black, snippets of greens and red

Paper - Couture Creations Christmas Emporium

Dies - Spellbinders Edwardian Door, Lawn Fawn Mini Wreath, Stampin' Up Cat Punch

Other - sentiment sticker

Challenges:

Die-cut Divas Challenge December Challenge - Anything Goes

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper December Challenge - Always Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Adventure Awaits

 A 6x4" journal cover, made from cardboard from a cereal or pizza box, covered with brown paper that has been given the faux leather-look treatment with ink and sprays, then given a coating or two of Mod Podge to seal.

I used:

cardboard and brown paper

Stamps - Stampin' Up Beautiful World

Other - Ranger Tim Holtz Ground Espresso and Gathered Twigs Distress Ink, Gathered Twigs Distress Stain, Ranger Jet Black Archival Ink, Plaid Mod Podge, antique bronze metal corner protectors

Challenges:

We Love Chocolate Baroque December Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Ladybirds

 A simple DL birthday card with cute ladybirds on leaves.

I used:

Cardstock - white for card base, black, dark green pearl, snippets of red, black and gold mirri

Paper - Kaisercraft Base Coat

Dies - Elizabeth Craft Ladybirds, Stampin' Up Happy Birthday, unbranded leaf

Challenges:

Die-cut Divas Challenge December Challenge - Anything Goes

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper December Challenge - Always Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Zen Owl

 A DL size card with a zentangle style owl on kraft. The stamp has a matching die, but doesn't match up well enough for me to use which is a bit disappointing. I intended the stamp for colouring in, but I either need new glasses or finer tipped markers : )

I used:

Cardstock - white for card base, kraft, black

Stamp - Creative Dies Designs Mehndi Collection Owl

Dies - Lavish Label Layers freebie with magazine, Spellbinders Mega Ovals

Embossing Folder - Kaisercraft Woodgrain

Other - Ranger Jet Black Archival Ink, sentiment sticker, hessian ribbon

Challenges:

We Love Chocolate Baroque December Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Blossoms in Bloom

 A 5x7" card using the beautiful Many Layered Blossoms die set from Stampin' Up.

I used:

Cardstock - white 5x7" card blank, white, gold mirri

Paper - Kaisercraft Floral Romance

Dies - Stampin' Up Many Layered Blossoms, Spellbinders Mega Ovals

Embossing Folder - Couture Creations Exotic

Other - sentiment sticker

Challenges:

Die-cut Divas Challenge December Challenge - Anything Goes

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper December Challenge - Always Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

White Poinsettia

 A DL size Christmas card in a favourite Christmas colour combo of white and pale minty green..

I used:

Cardstock - white, pale minty pearl, snippets of white pearl, dark green and gold foil

Paper - Kaisercraft Peppermint Kisses

Dies - Stampin'Up Poinsettia Petals, Creative Expressions Sue Wilson Holly, MFT Prima Donna Petals 

Other - sentiment sticker, AB pearl bling

Challenges:

Die-cut Divas Challenge December Challenge - Anything Goes

Pixie's Snippets Playground Challenge 393

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper December Challenge - Always Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Aussie Pets Christmas

 A simple embossed and die cut Christmas card featuring Santa's sleigh pulled by kangaroos instead of reindeer.

I used:

Cardstock - white card blank, red, white, black and red snippets

Embossing Folder - Couture Creations Jolly Christmas

Dies - Paper Rose Santa's Sleigh with Kangaroos, Cottage Cutz Loyal Pets

Challenges:

September Rudolph Days

Pixie's Snippets Playground Challenge 387

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Been Busy

The result of 5 months hibernation between March and August 2020.  Had first market of the season a few weeks ago, very successful : )

Various types and sizes of journals, some cardstock and patterned paper, some fabric covered envelopes, some (many) leatherlook paper covering all sizes cardboard boxes (cereal boxes, frozen food, grissini etc), all filled with coffee and tea dyed paper.

The plastic boxes are filled with approximately 150 cards, which seemed to take longer to make than the journals ; )

 Back to preparing more for upcoming markets, and maybe entering a few challenges : )

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Stitches

I've been having a go at using some of my smaller paper scraps by arranging and gluing them to old book pages as a base (left over from gutting books for journal covers).  This one called out to be stitched like patchwork, perfect for the Double D Stitches challenge. 

I used:

Cardstock - light blue card blank, kraft snippet

Paper - various snippets

Other - old book pages for base, Jenni B felt frame, sentiment topper, Spellbinders French Frills die, beige thread

Tools - Big Shot, sewing machine

Challenges:

Double D - Stitches

Pixie's Snippets Playground Challenge 382

The Sketchy Challenge 165 - Anything Goes

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper July Challenge

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Unicorn

Another card for UnstampaBelles challenge "Magic", a unicorn card in a box.

Folds flat for mailing.

I used:

Cardstock - white, white pearl, textured pastel snippets, pink and silver glitter

Paper - Crafters Choice Gelati Basics

Dies - Marianne Design Horse/Unicorn, MFT Stitched Cloud, Elizabeth Craft Happy Birthday, unknown rainbow (bought from a local destash market)

Other - scalloped heart punch, small star punch, corner chomper

Challenges:

UnstampaBelles Challenge 101 - Magic 

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge June

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Birthday Butterfly

A birthday card following a sketch at Sweet Sketch Wednesday, using a lovely vine butterfly from Memory Box.

I used:

Cardstock - white square card blank, Stampin' Up Island Indigo, silver glitter

Paper - Stampin' Up Come To Gather

Dies - Memory Box Vine Butterfly, Happy Birthday freebie from Ali Express

Other - paper doily, Stampin' Up Coloured Doily, silver flower bling

Challenges:

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 - Sketch 185

Memory Box Challenge 62 - Birthday cards

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge June

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Little Mermaid

A card for the UnstampaBelles challenge "Magic"with a twist of "Walt Disney".  I chose the mermaid  colours to look like Ariel from The Little Mermaid.

I used:

Cardstock:  mauve card blank, mauve, purple and deep orange textured, buff, mint pearl, matte silver

Paper - rainbow from cheap shop

Dies - Alina Crafts Mermaid, Stampin'Up Happy Birthday

Embossing folder - Craft Concepts Gem Flourish

Other - lilac rhinestones, craft glue, foam tape

Challenges:

UnstampaBelles Challenge 101 - Magic + twist (Walt Disney)

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge June

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

A Baby Boy

A sweet mother and baby elephant on a layered frilled "blanket" using Tattered Lace Velvet Ruffle square die set.

Challenges:

De Egel February Challenge - Use a Die With a Stitching Edge

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Add a Sentiment

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Gears Frame

A manly card with grungy patterned paper and cool gears frame die from Nellie Snellen.

I used:

Cardstock - navy blue card blank, metallic/pearl brown

Paper - Kaisercraft Attitude

Dies - Nellie Snellen Cog Wheels, Sizzix Tim Holtz Labels, QuicKutz Nesting Circles

Other - sentiment sticker

Challenges:

Simon Says Monday Challenge - Frame It

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Add a Sentiment

Craftyhazelnut's February Patterned Paper Challenge

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Framed Peacock

A simple card with the matting and corners making a nice frame for the peacock.

I used:

Cardstock - 6" ivory pearl card blank, Stampin' Up Bermuda Bay, mint/seafoam pearl, snippets of ivory pearl and Bermuda Bay

Paper - Kaisercraft 

Dies - no-name peacock, Whimsy Stamps Corner, Inspired By Stamping Fancy Label 3

Other - pearls, sentiment sticker

Challenges:

Simon Says Monday Challenge - Frame It

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Add a Sentiment

Let's Craft and Create Challenge 156 - Anything Goes

Craftyhazelnut's February Patterned Paper Challenge

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Panda Frame

This is the panda version of the bear card from this previous post for my twin niece.

I used:

Cardstock - white card blank, dark silver glitter, white, black

Paper - black & white freebie with magazine

Dies - Mama Elephant Favor Bag Accessory, hat and stitched frames from Ali Express

Other - googly eyes, number stickers

Challenges:

Simon Says Monday Challenge - Frame It

Craftyhazelnut's February Patterned Paper Challenge

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Alina Butterfly

My last entry for the week into Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge, using 2 patterned papers and my huge Alina Crafts butterfly die set.

I used:

Cardstock - 6" ivory pearl card blank, ivory pearl

Paper - Heidi Swapp Sugar Chic

Dies - Alina Crafts (on Ali Express) butterfly, Elizabeth Craft Happy Birthday

Other - Pearl flowers/centres

Challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - 2 or more patterned papers

Craftyhazelnut's February Patterned Paper Challenge

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Bear Frame

A 17th birthday card for one of my twin nieces, using a cute bear die from Mama Elephant. The other twin gets a panda version.

I used:

Cardstock - cream card blank, kraft, glitter back, pale pink, black

Paper - DCWV Natural Burlap, unknown pink stripe

Dies - Mama Elephant Favor Bag Accessory, Trimcraft First Edition Vintage Gentleman (hat), stitched frames from Ali Express

Other - googly eyes, number stickers

Challenges:

Simon Says Monday Challenge - Frame It

Craftyhazelnut's February Patterned Paper Challenge

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Tall Happy Birthday

A DL size card using a beautiful Sue Wilson lacy die.

I used:

Cardstock - ivory

Paper - Kaisercraft Forget-Me-Not

Dies - Creative Expressions Sue Wilson Gemini Collection Antlia, Marianne Design flourish

Other - I Am Roses cream rose with bud removed, pearl flower centre, pearls, white sentiment sticker

Challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - 2 or more patterned papers

Craftyhazelnut's February Patterned Paper Challenge

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Mothers Day Box of Flowers

Already starting on Mothers Day cards leading up to a craft fair/market in a couple of weeks.

I used:

Cardstock - black, textured yellow and sage green

Paper - Stampin' Up Botanical Gardens

Dies -  Stampin' Up Blossom Party, Creative Expressions Sue Wilson Finishing Touches Mosaic Leaves, Lavish Label Layers freebie from magazine

Other - gold/black blingy flower centres (gold not showing up well in pic), gold sentiment sticker

Challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - 2 or more patterned papers

Let's Craft and Create Challenge 156 - Anything Goes + Mothers Day (opt)

Craftyhazelnut's February Patterned Paper Challenge

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Salmon Pink Butterflies

A card for Mrs A's Butterfly Challenge.  I've chosen only one item from the wheel; salmon.

I used:

Cardstock - 4 3/4" card blank

Paper - Kaisercraft Rustic Harmony, Kaisercraft Forget-Me-Not

Die - HOTP Paper Artist 3 Butterflies

Other - white pearls and sentiment sticker

Challenges:

The Butterfly Challenge - S

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - 2 or more patterned papers

Craftyhazelnut's February Patterned Paper Challenge

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Snippets Card

A birthday card using up scraps and snippets and diecuts lying around on my desk.

I used:

cardstock - 4 3/4" card blank, dark brown pearl/metallic, snippets of ivory, pink and greens 

Paper - Stamperia Roses & Lace, a very old Pink Paislee background paper

Dies - Stampin' Up Rose Garden, Memory Box Marietta Buckle, QuicKutz Nesting Circles and Scalloped Nesting Circle

Other - paper doily, sentiment sticker

Challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - 2 or more patterned papers

Pixie's Crafty Workshop Snippets Playground

Simon Says Monday Challenge - Frame It

Let's Craft and Create Challenge 156 - Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge 72 - Anything Goes

Craftyhazelnut's February Patterned Paper Challenge

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Red and Black Butterfly

Another card for De Egel challenge, using a Stampendous butterfly stamped onto patterned paper then cut with a matching die.

I used:
Cardstock - black card base, black
Paper - Kaisercraft Expressions
Stamp - Stampendous Trio of Butterflies
Dies - Stampendous Butterfly, no-name stitched frames
Other - Memento Tuxedo Black ink, black heart and rhinestones, sentiment sticker

Challenges:

De Egel January Challenge - Red and Black

Catch the Bug (Bugaboo) February Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge 125 - Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge 72 - Anything Goes

Craftyhazelnut's February Patterned Paper Challenge

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Love Cats

A red and black pop-up box card for De Egel challenge, perfect for this time of year with Valentine's Day coming up.

folds flat for posting

I used:

Cardstock - ivory pearl, black, red glitter, black glitter

Paper - very old freebie from a magazine

Dies - Nellie Snellen Heart multi frames, Top Dog Purse Card Finishes (love)

Other tools - Stampin' Up Cat Punch, corner rounder

Challenges:

De Egel January Challenge - Red and Black

Catch the Bug (Bugaboo) February Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge 125 - Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge 72 - Anything Goes

Craftyhazelnut's February Patterned Paper Challenge

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Poinsettia Frame

My first Christmas card of the year using a new-to-me Spellbinders set that I picked up for $5 from a local de-stash. 

I used:

Cardstock - white card black, gold mirri, red textured

Paper - Kaisercraft Peppermint Kisses

Dies - Spellbinders ?, unbranded poinsettia, MFT Dienamics Prima Donna Petals (flower centre)

Other - sentiment sticker

Challenges:

Simon Says Monday Challenge - Something new

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Something New

Die Cut Divas January Challenge - New Things

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper January Challenge

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Alina Butterfly

A birthday card in pretty pastels with a new gift to myself of a large butterfly die from Ali Express.  It is from one of a few stores that have their own designs, not just knock-offs of other companies.

I used:

Cardstock - 6" pearl card blank, pearl

Paper - Heidi Swapp Sugar Chic

Dies - Alina Crafts Lacy Butterfly (Ali Express), Elizabeth Craft Design Happy Birthday

Challenges:

Allsorts Week 553 - Soft Pastels

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Something New

Die Cut Divas January Challenge - New Things

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper January Challenge

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

New Things

A wedding card using one of my new crafty gifts, a beautiful Best Wishes die from Tattered Lace.  I love the background vine and it can be used for so many occasions : )

I used:
Cardstock - 6"white card blank, silver mirri, white pearl, snippets of the pearl and mirri

Embossing Folder - Mpress Spring Drop Collection

Dies - Tattered Lace Best Wishes, unbranded bride and groom, QuicKutz Nesting Doily Hearts and Nesting Hearts

Challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Something New

Die Cut Divas January Challenge - New Things

Pixie's Snippets Playground Challenge 368

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny