Thank You

 A quick post to enter a card into Southern Girls Thank You Kindly challenge.

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Vintage Wedding

A vintage-style wedding card using the sketch at Sketch N Stash.

Supplies:  cream pearl square card blank, Prima Botanical Collection dp, image from The Graphics Fairy, crochet lace, paper flowers, American Crafts pearl brad, foam tape, ds tape.

Challenges:

Sketch N Stash Challenge 105 - Sketch + Vintage ~ new Prima paper stack

Simon Says Stamp and Show - Lace

Stamp and Create January Challenge - Love

Crafty Ribbons Challenge 37 - Love, Romance, Anniversary

My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge 1 - Anything Goes

Bunny Zoe's Crafts Challenge 32 - Anything Goes

DL Art Thankful Thursdays Linky Party

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

A Penguin Birthday

Another punch (and die) art penguin, this one more like the ones by Lynn on her Stamp-n-Design blog.  The body and wings are cut from two different oval dies, the top of the white trimmed with scissors, the feet are from a small heart punch.

Supplies:  white card blank, white and black cardstock, orange scrap card from DCWV Citrus Cardstock Matstack, Crafters Choice Gelati Basics dp, wobble eyes, foam tape, ds tape.

Tools:  Big Shot, QuicKutz Happy Birthday die, Spellbinders Mega Ovals die for white and wings, Spellbinders Classsic Oval die for body, Fiskars small heart punch for feet, scissors.

Challenges:

Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge 98 - Penguins

UnstampaBelles Challenge 19 - Dies

Card and Scrap Challenge 47 - Punches

Totally Gorjuss Challenge 166 - Spotty

Marks Finest Papers Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge 142 - Moving Parts ~ wobbly eyes

Fairy Tale Challenge 58 - Animals/Pets

Created With Love Challenge 24 - Critter Birthday

MyGrafico Challenge 143 - Anything Goes

Cards Galore January Challenge - Anything Goes

DL Art Thankful Thursday Linky Party

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Penguin Valentine

A heart shaped Valentine's card with a penguin I cut from dies and punches and stuck little wobbly eyes on : )
I got the idea after Googling "penguin punch art" and finding some on Lynn Pratt's blog.  I used a circle and heart die for the body, a small heart punch for the feet and cut slivers off a punched circle for the wings.

Supplies:  black and white cardstock, orange card scraps from DCWV Citrus Cardstock Matstack, googly eyes, Memento Black Tuxedo ink, foam tape, ds tape.

Tools:  Big Shot, QuicKutz Nesting Hearts dies in 4 sizes (one for card base), QuicKutz Nesting Circles die, Fiskars 1" punch for wings, Fiskars small heart punch for feet, Spellbinders Mega Ovals die, Cardz TV Happy Days stamp, Cuttlebug Checkerboard and Kassie's Brocade embossing folders.

Challenges:
Die Cuttin Divas Challenge 98 - Penguins
Charisma Cardz Challeneg 2 - Punches
Deep Ocean Challenge 43 - Anything But A Square
Fairy Tale Challenge 58 - Animals/Pets
Stamp and Create January Challenge - Love
Craft-room Challenge - Valentines
Crafty Ribbons Challenge 37 - Love/Romance/Anniversary
Paper Creator's Crafts Challenge 3 - Love Is All Around
The Crazy Challenge 136 - Without Design Paper
Artistic Inspirations Challenge 24 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Birthday Penguin

A birthday card with a cute penguin image from Digi Darla.

Supplies:  black card blank, black and white cardstock, dp from a Merci mini stack, Digi Darla image, hb sticker, foam tape, ds tape.

Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Mega Ovals die, mpress Nesting Convex Square die.

Challenges:

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge 98 - Penguins

Fairy Tale Challenge 58 - Animals/Pets

Created With Love Challenge 24 - Critter Birthday

Cards Galore January Challenge - Anything Goes

Bunny Zoe's Crafts Challenge 32 - Anything Goes

MyGrafico Challenge 143 - Anything Goes

DL Art Thankful Thursday Linky Party 

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny 

Baby Girl

A baby card using a beautiful die-cut topper from Lili Of The Valley.

Supplies:  white square card blank, white cardstock, LOTV die-cut, Crafters Choice Gelati Basics dp, paper flowers, buttons, butterfly charm, glue dots, ds tape, Zig Two-way glue pen.

Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Classic Ovals die, CC Designs butterfly die, Susana's Custom Art Garden Corners die, Fiskars Lacy Doubles interchangeable border punch.

Challenges:

Lili's Little Fairies New Year Challenge - Charms

Crafts and Me Challenge 116 - New ~ baby, new corner die and punch for Christmas

Sparkle and Glitter: Rick St Dennis Challenge 7 - New Beginnings

Joanna Sheen - New Beginnings

Cardz TV Challenge 22 - New Baby

Everybody Art Challenge 219 - Girl

Whimsy Stamps Challenge 55 - Fancy Edges

UnstampaBelles Challenge 19 - Dies

Card and Scrap Challenge 47 - Punch

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge 35 - Cute as a Button

Totally Gorjuss Challenge 166 - Spotty

Natalie and Amy - Favourite Tool Big Shot, Favourite embellishments: flowers and die-cuts

Artistic Inspirations Challenge 24 - Anything Goes

MyGrafico Challenge 143 - Anything Goes

Bunny Zoe's Crafts Challenge 32 - Anything Goes

Cards Galore January Challenge - Anything Goes

DL Art Thankful Thursday Linky Party

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Happy 4th Birthday

A bright and cheery froggie birthday card for a 4 year old.

Supplies:  blue square card blank, white cardstock, Crafters Choice Gelati Basics dp, Doodle Pantry image, hb sticker.

Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Mega Ovals die, QuicKutz No.48 Number Set die, Fiskars Threading Water border punch.

Challenges:

Charisma Cardz Challenge 1 - Happy 4th Birthday

Totally Gorjuss Challenge 166 - Spotty

Fairy Tale Challenge 58 - Animals/Pets

Created With Love Challenge 24 - Critter Birthday

Whimsy Stamps Challenge 55 - Fancy Edges

Bunny Zoe's Crafts Challenge 32 - Anything Goes

Cards Galore January Challenge - Anything Goes

Sweet Stamps Challenge 100 - Anything Goes

Artistic Inspirations Challenge 24 - Anything Goes

MyGrafico Challenge 143 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Silhouette Bells

A blue and white card using a Hero Arts Stamp called Silhouette Bells that I've had for a while and never used before : )

Supplies:  white cardstock, scraps of white card for die-cut corners, Crafters Choice Gelati Basics blue gingham paper, sentiment sticker, Memento Danube Blue ink, Zig Two-way glue pen.

Tools:  Big Shot, Whimsy Stamps Shapeology Corner Die, Hero Arts Silhouette Bells stamp.

Challenges:

Sweet Stamps Challenge 99 - Die Cut + Flower Stamp

Joan's Gardens Challenge - Blue and White + 4 Corner Dies + Thank You + Flower (I hope a stamped image is ok : )

Rogue Redheads Rebel Challenge 19 - Winter Blues

Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday -Winter Blues

Sweet Stampin Challenge - Gingham

Hiding In My Craft Room Challenge 80 - Super Scraps Saturday

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Get Well Soon

A scrappy card following the sketch at Feeling Sketchy.

Supplies:  purple card blank, dp scraps originally from Kate Knight Totally Tropical Summer paper pad, green ribbed textured cardstock, paper flower, plastic cabachon flower centre, sentiment sticker, glue dots, Zig Two-way glue pen.

Tools:  Big Shot, Fancy That leafy flourish die.

Challenges:

Feeling Sketchy #41

Hiding In My Craft Room Challenge 80 - Super Scraps Saturday

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge 34 - Dies or Punches

Allsorts Week 189 - Dies or Punches

UnstampaBelles Challenge 19 - Dies

Natalie and Amy - Favourite Tool: Big Shot, Favourite Embellishments: flowers and die-cuts

Delicious Doodles Challenge 18 - Favourite Colour ~ Purple

My Grafico Challenge 143 - Anything Goes

My Mums Craft Shop Challenge 1 - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge 52 - Anything Goes

Cards Galore January Challenge - Anything Goes

DL Art Thankful Thursday Linky Party

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Valentine

Another heart-shaped Valentine's Day card using QuicKutz heart and lacy heart dies plus my new Cardz TV sentiment stamp.

Supplies:  red and white cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, large square rhinestone, foam tape.

Tools:  Big Shot, QuicKutz Nesting Hearts and Nesting Doily Hearts dies, Sullivans heart punch, Cuttlebug Kassie's Brocade and Swiss Dots embossing folders, Cardz TV Happy Days stamp.

Challenges:

The Craft Garden January Challenge - Red

Delightful Challenges - Hearts

Craft-room Challenge - Valentines

Stamp and Create January Challenge - Love

Paper Creators Crafts Challenge 3 - Love Is All Around

LEJ Designs Challenge 35 - New ~ new stamp

Allsorts Week 189 - Dies and Punches

Stampotique Challenge 82 - Dies and Punches

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge 34 - Dies or punches

Hiding In My Craft Room Challenge 80 - Super Scraps Saturday

The Crazy Challenge 136 - Without Designer Paper

Card Makin Mamas - Anything Goes

My Grafico Challenge 143 - Anything Goes

Inky Chicks Challenge 1 - Anything Goes

Cards Galore January Challenge - Anything Goes

DL Art Thankful Thursday Linky Party

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Vintage Blues

A vintage-style card using a stamp from Lili Of The Valley called Grunge Letter.  I have used more of my layered tissue paper flowers that were cut with Spellbinders Rose Creations die and added two little bronze heart charms . . . . suitable for Valentines Day or Anniversary : )
The bronze metal bits have been in my jewellery making stash for years.  I'm glad to be able to use them up in my card making : )

Supplies:  blue square card blank, inque boutique Memoirs dp, Memento Danube Blue ink, white tissue paper, bronze metal flower centre, heart charms, jumprings and chain, American Crafts Elements mini pearl brad.

Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Rose Creations die, LOTV Grunge Letter.

Challenges:

Lili's Little Fairies - charms

Card and Scrap Challenge 46 - metal

Live and Love Crafts Challenge 7 - Old ~ vintage, old jewellery-making metal pieces

Simon Says Stamp and Show - Embrace The Old ~  vintage, old jewellery-making metal pieces

Vintage Stamping Challenge 4 - Vintage

Paper Creators Crafts Challenge 3 - Love Is All Around

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge 34 - Dies or Punches

Allsorts Week 189 - Dies or Punches

Inky Chicks Challenge 1 - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge 52 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comment welcome.

Jenny

Happy Valentine's Day

A heart-shaped Valentine card using QuicKutz dies and a couple of embossing folders. The sentiment stamp is from a set I won at Cardz TV- thanks Mary : )
I am hoping it looks a bit masculine even with the bling.

Supplies:  black red and white cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, red rhinestones, foam tape.

Tools:  Big Shot, QuicKuitz Nesting hearts dies, Cuttlebug Checkerboard and Swiss Dots embossing folders, Cardz TV Happy Days stamp.

Challenges:

Hiding In My Craftroom Challenge 79 - Black & White + 1

Simon Says Stamp - Black & White + a splash of colour

Crafty Boots - Black and Bright

Craft Room - Valentines

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge 34 - Dies or Punches

Delightful Challenges - Hearts

The Crazy Challenge 136 - No Design Paper

A Blog Named Hero Challenge 17 - New ~ new stamp

Dream Valley Challenge 48 - Anything Goes

My Grafico Challenge 143 - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday Linky Party

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Sending My Love

A card for Flourishes "Love Letters" release week challenge.

Supplies:  white cardstock, Kaisercraft Sweet Nothings dp, Memento Rhubard Stalk ink.

Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two die, LaBlanche script stamp, sentiment stamp from Unity Stamps ippity how you doin' set.

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Funny Sunflower

A cheery birthday card following the sketch at Repeat Impressions using the Funny Sunflower pre-coloured image from The Paper Shelter which I've had for over a year but never used.

Supplies:  white cardstock, green yellow and flowery patterned card from DCWV Citrus Stack, The Paper Shelter Funny Sunflower image, light green rafffia ribbon, light green rhinestones, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, foam tape, Zig Two-way glue pen. 

Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Ovals die, MFT Die-namics Oval Decorative Doily die, CC Designs butterfly die, small flowers from Die-Versions Whispers Garden Gazebo die, hb stamp from AnnaBelle Stamps Sentimental Bluebells set.

Challenges:
Repeat Impressions Sketch D2612
The Paper Shelter Challenge 93 - Anything Goes
Emergency Crafters - New Year Resolution ~ use something at least 1yo that has never been used
Loves Rubberstamps Challenge 34 - Dies or Punches
The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop Challenge 18 - Flowers and Ribon
3 Girl Jam Challenge 9 - Anything Goes
My Grafico - Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenge 48 - Anything Goes
Card Makin Mamas - Anything Goes
Inky Chicks Challenge 1 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

A Floral Note

A vintage-style card with a beautiful crochet flower made by my Mum and paper from a Kaisercraft paper pad called Devonshire Collection.

Supplies:  cream square card base, Kaisercraft Devonshire Collection dp's, crochet flower, copper metal jewellery flower centre, pearl, Memento Potters Clay ink.

Tools: Big Shot, QuicKutz Nesting Doily Rectangles die, Spellbinders Classic Ovals die, LaBlanche script stamp, AnnaBelle Stamps Sentimental Bluebells sentiment stamp.

Challenges:

Vintage Stamping Challenge 3 - Pocket Full of Posies

Card and Scrap Challenge 46 - metal ornament

Allsorts Week 188 - CAS

Hotshot Craft Challenge 14 - CAS

Simon Says Stamp - something new ~ crochet flower

A Blog Named Hero - new ~ crochet flower

Fashionable Stamping Challenge 38 - Surprise Us ~ Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp and Show - Anything Goes

My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge 1 - Anything Goes

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge 33 - Anything Goes

Dream Valley Challenge 48 - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday Linky Party

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Old Vintage Car

A masculine card using a few old supplies and a couple of new.  The ribbon is from a recent prize win and metal buckle a new purchase from Spotlight, while the papers and Digi Darla image have been in my stash for a long time  : )

Supplies:  blue square card base, crinkle paper from stash, dp from a Cre8tiv mini stack, Digi Darla Vintage Car 1 digitally coloured in MS Paint, hb sticker, ribbon, Francheville Vintage buckle.

Tools:  Big Shot, mpress Convex Square nesting die.

Challenges:

Winter Wonderland - Travel

Card and Scrap Challenge 46 - metal ornament

Allsorts Challenge 188 - CAS

Hotshot Craft Challenge 14 - CAS

Simon Says Stamp - new something

Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge 63 - new + ribbon

3 Girl Jam Challenge 9 - Anything Goes + ribbon

Simon Says Stamp and Show - Anything Goes

Loves Rubber Stamps Challenge 33 - Anything Goes

My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge 1 - Anything Goes

Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday Linky Party

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Do Not Disturb

A fun birthday card using a Crafts U Print decoupage topper.  I think it would make a great Fathers Day card too  : )

Supplies:  white card blank, inque boutique Memoirs dp, CraftsUPrint topper, foam tape, Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

Tools:  scissors for fussy cutting, AnnaBelle Stamps Sentimental Bluebells hb stamp.

Challenges:

MFP SpeedyTV Simple Salutations Challenge 26 - Dog

Fairy Tale Challenge 58 - Animals/Pets

Here Come The Boys Challenge 42 - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursdays Linky Party - Anything Goes

Hiding In My Craft Room Challenge 78 - Freestyle ~ Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge 33 - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz Challenge 164 - Anything Goes

My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge 1 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Happy Birthday

A birthday card using this great Happy Birthday die, another one that arrived from Bizzy Bec's today.

Supplies:  green card blank, blue cardstock from DCWV Citrus Cardstock Matstack, large rhinestone,  Zig Two-way glue pen.

Tools:  Big Shot, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, Die-Versions Whispers Birthday Present die, Whimsy Stamps Shapeology Corner die.

Challenges:

The ABC Challenge - E for Embossing

Party Time Tuesdays Challenge 101 - Celebrate

Bearly Mine Challenge 67 - Something Old (embossing folder and corner die) Something New (HB die)

Simon Says - New Something

A Blog Named Hero Challenge 17 - New

Hiding In My Craft Room Challenge 78 - Freestyle ~ Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge 33 - Anything Goes

Divas By Design Challenge 66 - Anything Goes

Here Come The Boys Challenge 42 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

New Beginnings For The Bride And Groom

A black and white wedding card made with a new die that arrived today from Bizzy Bec's.  I think this is the first time I've used something straight away as soon as I got it out of it's packet  : )

Supplies:  white and black cardstock, dp from a Cre8tiv mini paper stack, pearls, Memento Black Tuxedo ink.

Tools:  Big Shot, Die-Versions Whispers Garden Gazebo  die, Wild Rose Studio Wedding Circles stamp.

Challenges:
Allsorts Week186/187 - Black and White
Charisma Cardz Challenge 52 - Monochrome
Crafty Ribbons Challenge 36 - New Beginnings ~ new married life together : )
365Cards Day 1 - New Beginning
Totally Gorjuss Challenge 164 - New
Simon Says - New Something
A Blog Named Hero Challenge 17 - New
Bunny Zoe's Crafts Challenge 31 - Celebration
Party Time Tuesdays Challenge 101 - Celebrate
DL.Art Thankful Thursday Linky Party - Anything Goes
Hiding In My Craft Room Challenge 78 - Freestyle ~ Anything Goes
One Crazy Stamper January Challenge - Anything Goes
My Mums Craft Shop Challenge 1 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

To The Happy Couple

A white and cream card following the sketch and colour combo at Sketchy Colors.  I have used a few new things (embossing folder, fancy rectangle and oval dies and the flower die) plus a couple of old bits and pieces; the cream daisy paper I have had for years and the flourish die and heart punch for a while as well.
The flowers are cut from layers of tissue paper that I ran through the Big Shot with the Spellbinders Rose Creations die.

       

Supplies:  cream square card blank, pearl, white and off-white cardstock, Stamp-It cream dp, tissue paper, cream pearl paper lace, pearls, American Crafts pearl brads, Memento Black Tuxedo ink, foam tape, Zig Two-way glue pen.

Tools:  Big Shot, Cuttlebug Kassie's Brocade 5x7 embossing folder, Marianne Designs Creatables Rectangle Frame, Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two and Rose Creations dies, Fancy That Leafy flourish die, Fiskars heart punch,  Wild Rose Studio Wedding Circles stamp.

Challenges:

Sketchy Colors Challenge 144 - colour combo + sketch

MFP Speedy Fox & Friends Challenge 140 - use tissue paper

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge 108 - fave embellishments ~ flowers and die-cuts

Bearly Mine Challenge 67 - Something Old Something New ~ bits of both : )

Delcious Doodles Challenge 16 - Out With The Old ~ new dies

Totally Gorjuss Challenge 164 - New

Natalie and Amy - Favourite tool Big Shot, Favourite embellishments ~ flowers and die-cuts

Party Time Tuesdays PTT101 - Celebrate

Bunny Zoe's Crafts Challenge 31 - Celebration

Divas By Design Challenge 66 - Anything Goes

My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge 1 - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Loves Rubber Stamps Challenge 33 - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny