Autumn Bloom

A warm Autumn coloured card with another of my Mum's crochet flowers.  I think I need to learn to crochet . . . . . I've nearly run out of these, might have to put in an order for more  :  )

I used:  Kaisercraft Devonshire Collection dp and label die-cut, Prima Athena Nuevo Ice paper flower, American Crafts pearl brad, Marianne Creatables Button Bloom leaf die, Art Stamps Australia hb stamp, Memento Potters Clay ink.

Challenges:

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday 233 - Autumn Color

Live & Love Crafts Challenge 14 - Warm or Cool Colours

Card and Scrap Challenge 59 - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday August Linky Party

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Jenny

Bling

A card using my favourite paper from Kaisercraft Utopia collection with ribbon from 3 Girl Jam and a very sparkly sequin bling flower centre.

I used:  Kaisercraft Utopia dp, 3 Girl Jam ribbon, Spellbinders Edgeabilities Classic Edges Two and Decorative Inserts Three.

Challenges:

Sweet Stamps Challenge 130 - Bling

A Gem Of A Challenge 93 - Punch It Out, punch or die

DL.Art Thankful Thursday August Linky Party

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Jenny

Pink and White

A card with alternating layers of pink and white using Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight and a butterfly die-cut from CraftStyle.

Challenges:

Creative Inspirations Challenge 227 - Monochrome

Simon Wednesday Challenge - Monochromatic

Repeat Impressions DCC814 - Things With Wings

Come And Get It - Things With Wings

A Gem Of A Challenge 93 - Punch Or Die

Card and Scrap Challenge 59 - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday August Linky Party

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Jenny

Best Wishes

A CAS card using some beautiful floral Kaisercraft paper and another one of my Mum's gorgeous crochet flowers.  I added a metal rose jewellery bit with a freshwater pearl glued into it, all on a tasselled fringing.

I used:  Rosie's Studio textured kraft cardstock, Kaisercraft Turtle Dove dp.

Challenges:

Creative Inspirations Challenge 227 - Monochrome

Simon Wednesday Challenge - Monochromatic

CAS on Sunday Challenge - Floral Fantasy

Emma's Crafty Challenge 19 - Floral

Card and Scrap Challenge 59 - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday August Linky Party

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Jenny

Bright and Bold Owl

A bright and cheery card following the Monday Lunchtime Sketch at Techno Stamper.

I used:  dp from stash, Rosie's Studio textured cardstock, Portacraft flocked floral border, hb sticker, foam tape to pop up owl, Stampin' Up owl punch, Fiskars Apron Lace border punch and Daisy Chain Interchangeable border punch (for tiny flower on owl)

Challenges:
Techno Stamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch 275
A Gem Of A Challenge 93 - Punch It Out
Cardz TV Go-To Galz Linky Party #2 - Pop It Up Or Make It Wiggle
Come and Get It - Things With Wings
Repeat Impressions DCC814 - Things With Wings
Send A Smile 4 Kids - Animal Cards
Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday Linky Party
DL.Art Thankful Thursday August Linky

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Jenny

Happy Fathers Day Tree

A Fathers Day card using the colours of the pic at Scrapbook Boutique as inspiration.

I also had a go at Therese's tutorial, but using woodgrain patterned paper.  I originally tried a thin sheet of bamboo, but it was too brittle and just cracked when it went through my Big Shot  : (

I used: MME Stella & Rose dp, Rosie's Studio textured kraft cardstock, QuicKutz tree die, Spellbinders Mega Ovals die, StampTV Happy Days stamp, Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

Challenges:

Scrapbook Boutique August Challenge - Inspiration Pic ~ Our Favourite Man

Simon Monday Challenge - Make The Cut

Simon Wednesday Challenge - Monochromatic

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Jenny

Happy Anniversary

A simple Anniversary card using beautiful flocked paper from Kaisercraft.  The ribbon is from a 3 Girl Jam win a while back  : )

I used:  Rosie's Studio textured cardstock, Kaisercraft Gypsy Sisters dp, 3 Girl Jam ribbon, pearl flower centre, Bow Easy.

Challenges:

Little Clair's Designs Challenge 35 - Wedding/Anniversary

Lexi's Creations Challen ge 96 - Anniversary

Creative Inspirations Challenge 227 - Monochrome

Simon Wednesday Challenge - Monochromatic

Card and Scrap Challenge 59 - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday August Linky

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Jenny

Greatest Dad Ever

A moustache card using the fun cupcake pic at Scrapbook Boutique as inspiration.

I used:  Kaisercraft Sears & Son dp and diecut, Rosie's Studio textured cardstock, Memento Rich Cocoa ink.

Challenges:

Scrapbook Boutique August Challenge - Inspiration Pic ~ For Our Favourite Man

Simon Says Monday Challenge - Make The Cut

Hiding In My Craft Room HIMCR#110 - Super Scraps Saturday

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Jenny

Summer Bloom

A CAS card in pretty summery colours with a bright crochet flower on a Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two die cut.

Challenges:

Addicted To CAS #19 - Summer

Fab N Funky #181 - Anything That Looks Like Summer

Emmas Cards Crafty Challenge - Floral

Eureka Stamps #52 - Blooms & Blossoms

City Crafter Week 171 - Polka Dots

Whimsy Stamps Challenge 62 - Clean And Simple

Simon Says Monday Challenge - Make The Cut

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Stamp N Doodle - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday August Linky

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Jenny

Fairy Silhouette

A monochromatic card using a lovely fairy image from Floppy Latte's Digital Designs.

I used: Flight Of Fantasy digi image from Floppy Latte, Spellbinders Edgeabilities Classic Edges Two and Decorative Inserts Three, silver hb sticker.

Challenges:

Sweet Stamps Challenge 129 - Silhouettes

Southern Girls - Things Beginning With F

That Craft Place - Monochrome

Card Makin Mamas CMM73 - Black and White + 1 (silver)

Simon Says Monday Challenge - Make The Cut

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Card and Scrap Challenge 59 - Anything Goes

Stamp N Doodle - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday August Linky

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Jenny

Baby Girl

A simple embossed card using a fluffy pram motif on a doily, following the Tic Tac Toe at Bearly Mine and the Bingo at Divas By Design.

Bearly Mine:  Hearts + Die Cuts + Flowers

Divas:  Embossing + Diecuts/Punches + Flowers

                   

I used:  Cuttlebug Paisley embossing folder, QuicKutz Lacy Circles die, Fiskars Daisy Chain interchangeable border punch.

Challenges:

Bearly Mine Challenge 98 - Tic Tac Toe: Hearts + DieCuts + Flowers

Divas By Design - Bingo

The Crafting Cafe August Challenge - A Baby Is Born

That Craft Place - Monochrome

Crafty Creations Challenge 234 - Texture

Whimsy Stamps Challenge 62 - Clean and Simple

Simon Says Monday Challenge - Make The Cut

Stamp n Doodle - Anything Goes

PapertakeWeekly - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday August Linky

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Jenny

Time To Celebrate

I used:  cream and kraft cardstock, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Antique Linen and Gathered Twigs, Memento Rich Cocoa ink, Sizzix Clocks embossing folder, QuicKutz QuickStampz Sophisticate alphabet, Art Stamps hb stamp, antique bronze clock charm.

Challenges:

That Craft Place - Monochrome

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes + Vintage (optional)

The Ribbon Girl August Card Challenge - Birthday

One Crazy Stamper August Challenge - Birthday

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge 64 - Anything Goes

The Crazy Challenge CCH#151 - Anything Goes

Card and Scrap Challenge 59 - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday August Linky

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Jenny

Vintage Dress Form

Another card using my new Spellbinders French Frills dress form die.

I used:  Kaisercraft Vintage Timeless floral dp, die-cut label from Kaisercraft Sweet Nothings, Spellbinders French Frills die, Rosie's Studio textured kraft cardstock.

Challenges:

Crafty Catz Challenge 194 - Pastel Colours

Lisa.B.Designs August Challenge - Vintage

Emmas Cards Challenge 19 - Floral

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes + Vintage (optional)
The Ribbon Girl August Challenge - Birthday
One Crazy Stamper August Challenge - Birthday
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
The Crazy Challenge CCH#151 - Anything Goes
Card and Scrap Challenge 59 - Anything Goes
Loves Rubberstamps Challenge 64 - Anything Goes
DL.Art Thankful Thursday August Linky

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Jenny

Black and White + 1

A CAS birthday card, again using my new Spellbinders French Frills die set.

I used:  Fiskars Bold Flowers background stamp, Ranger Tim Holtz Worn Lipstick Distress Ink, Spellbin ders French Frills and Radiant Rectangles dies.

Challenges:
Card Makin Mamas Challenge 73 - Black and White + 1
Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge 232 - Stamped Background
Bunny Zoe's Crafts July Challenge - Pink and White
The Ribbon Girl August Challenge - Birthday
One Crazy Stamper August Challenge - Birthday
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
Loves Rubberstamps Challenge 64 - Anything Goes
Challenges 4 Everybody Challenge 26 - Anything Goes
The Crazy Challenge CCH#151 - Anything Goes
Just For Fun First Challenge - Anything Goes
DL.Art Thankful Thursday August Linky

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Jenny

To The Bride and Groom

A simple wedding card using a bit of embossing and die cutting.

I used:  Cuttlebug Kimberley's Card embossing folder, Spellbinders Classic Edges Two and Classic Decorative Inserts Three Edgeabilities, Craftstyle butterfly die-cuts.

Challenges:

Little Clair's Designs Challenge 35 -Wedding/Anniversary

Let's Craft and Create Challenge 75 - Fancy Edges

Frosted Designs Fabulous Friday - Embossing

Natalie and Amy Challenge 12 - Celebrate

Stampotique SDC109 - Clean and Simple

My Craft Spot Challenge 107 - Clean and Simple

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter Challenge 122 - Anything Goes
Loves Rubberstamps Challenge 64 - Anything Goes
Challenges 4 Everybody Challenge 26 - Anything Goes
The Crazy Challenge CCH#151 - Anything Goes
Card and Scrap Challenge 59 - Anything Goes
Just For Fun First Challenge - Anything Goes
DL.Art Thankful Thursday August Linky

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Jenny

Ooh La La

A birthday card using my new Spellbinders and Just-Rite French Frills dies and stamps combo.

I used:  Kaisercraft Sweet Nothings dp, Spellbinders French Frills die set, Just-Rite Ooh La La French Frills stamp set, Prima pebble, Kaisercraft Blue Ice flowers, Portacraft pearls, Rosie's Studio textured cardstock, Ranger Tim Holtz Tumbles Glass Distress ink.

Challenges:

Stampotique SDC108 - French Flair

Totally Gorjuss Challenge 195 - Pearls

Lisa.B.Designs August Challenge - Vintage

The Ribbon Girl August Card Challenge - Birthday

One Crazy Stamper August Challenge - Birthday

Natalie and Amy - Celebration

Party Time Tuesdays PTT#131 - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Delcious Doodles Challenge 47 - Anything Goes

Challenges 4 Everybody Challenge 26 - Anything Goes

Crafts and Me Challenge 139 - Anything Goes

Card and Scrap Challenge 59 - Anything Goes

Just For Fun First Challenge - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday August Linky Challenge

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Jenny

Steampunk Balloon

A slightly different version of a previous card here, using the Chain and Cog Frame image from Delicious Doodles, a balloon image from Dover Sampler and a banner from The Graphics Fairy.

I used:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Stormy Sky, Tea Dye, Vintage Photo, Fired Brick and Antique Linen, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, AnnaBelle Stamps Sentimental Bluebells hb stamp.

Challenges:

Frosted Designs Fabulous Friday - The Great Outdoors

Lisa B. Designs August Challenge - Vintage

One Crazy Stamper August Challenge - Birthday

Natalie and Amy - Celebration

Creative Creations Challenge 15 - Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesday Challenge 131 - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Card and Scrap Challenge 59 - Anything Goes

Crafts and Me Challenge 139 - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday August Linky Challenge 

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Jenny

Happy Birthday Sis

An easel card for my twin sister's 50th birthday, mum to my twin nieces mentioned in my previous post.
A bit fancier this time once I knew how easy it is to construct an easel card  : )
Excuse the photo quality, I'm still getting used to my new camera.

I used:  Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight dies, Kaisercraft Devonshire Collection dp, ribbon from Karen at Little Scrap Pieces, Portacraft ribbon roses, Portacraft pearls, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Tumbled Glass and Evergreen Bough.

Challenges:

Frilly and Funkie - Any Way You Fold It

Let's Craft and Create Challenge 75 - Fancy Edges

UnstampaBelles Challenge 25 - Birthday

The Hobby House Challenge 2 - Vintage

Bizzy Bec's July Challenge - Anything Goes

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Jenny

12 Today

Two easel cards for my twin nieces in each of their favourite colours.

I used:  DCWV Citrus Stack, Rosie's Textured cardstock, Stampin' Up owl punch, Spellbinders Fancy Tags Three, Moroccan Accents and Decorative Labels Eight dies, googly eyes.

Challenges:
Simon Says Monday Challenge - Celebrate
UnstampaBelles Challenge 25 - Birthday
Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge 125 - Twice Is Nice
Southern Girls Challenge 74 - Animal Antics
Papertake Weekly - Dies and/or Punches
Paula Holifield's A Little Bit Crafty - Dies
Divas By Design - Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter Challenge 122 - Anything Goes
Great Impressions July Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafts and me Challenge 139 - Anything Goes
DL.Art Thankful Thursday July Linky Challenge

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Jenny

Ribbon and Lace

A birthday card using the Whoo Hoo Wednesday tutorial at Inspired By Stamping.

I used:  Kaisercraft Devonshire Collection dp, crochet lace, ribbon from Karen at Little Scrap Pieces, laser cut butterfly, pearls.

Challenges:

Inspired By Stamping WHW#107 - Lace Threaded With Ribbon

Divas by Design - Pretty Pearls

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 275 - Fly Like a Bird

Bunny Zoe's Crafts June Challenge - Wings
Card and Scrap Challenge 58 - Lace or Ribbon
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge 7 - Just For Girls
UnstampaBelles Challenge 25 - Birthday
Crafty Ribbons Challenge 50 - Anything Goes + Ribbon
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Hiding In My Craft Room HIMCR#104 - Freestyle ~ Anything Goes
Crafts and Me Challenge 138 - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Anything Goes
DL.Art Thankful Thursday July Linky Challenge

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Jenny