Easter Eggs and Butterlies

A card for Easter using the photo at Scrapbook Boutique as inspiration, from the striped background to the pretty eggs nestled in the grass (except I used green flowers : )

Supplies:  white square card blank, white cardstock, green flower trim, Memento Rose Bud, Tangelo and Tuxedo Black ink, Kaisercraft Lilac rhinestones, Crafters Choice Gelati Basics dp, foam tape, Crafters Companion glue runner, ds tape.

Tools:  Big Shot, Craft Concepts Budding Vine embossing folder, Joy Crafts Vintage Flourish butterfly die, CC Designs butterfly die, Abi's Craft Easter Egg Hunt stamp set, Cardz TV Happy Days stamp set.

Challenges:

Scrapbook Boutique March Challenge - Inspiration Pic + Easter

Crafty Calendar March Challenge - Easter Egg-stavaganza

Dies To Die For March Challenge - Spring

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Thinking Of You

A Sympathy or just Thinking of You card using an image from Catnip Studio.

Supplies:  light green card blank, white cardstock, computer printed image from Catnip Studio Collage, Ranger Tim Holtz Shabby Shutters Distress Ink, foam tape.

Tools:  Big Shot, Cuttlebug Checkerboard embossing folder, Fiskars corner rounder, Spellbinders Mega Ovals die, sentiment stamp from AnnaBelle Stamps Sentimental Bluebells set.

Challenges:

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge Week 43 - Shades of Green

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday 211 - Go Green

The Ribbon Girls March Colour Challenge - Use Green and White

Sandy's Crafty Creations March Anything Goes {With a Twist} Challenge - Shades of Green

Crafty Boots Challenge - Flowers

Sentimental Sundays Challenge 146 - Anything Goes

MyGrafico Challenge 147 - Anything Goes

Tuesday Alchemy Challenge 52 - Anything Goes

Creative Accents Seriously Creative March Challenge - Anything Goes

DL Art Thankful Thursday March Linky Party

Thanks for looking,comments welcome.

Jenny

Happy Mothers Day

A quick and easy Mothers Day card in one of my favourite Spring colour combinations of pink and green.

Supplies:  white card blank, white and light green cardstock, Glam Creations paper flowers, pearl flower centre cabochon, Memento Rose Bud ink, glue dots, Zig Two-way glue pen, foam tape.

Tools:  Big Shot, Cuttlebug Moroccan Screen embossing folder, Fancy That leafy flourish die, Spellbinders Mega Ovals die, Cardz TV Happy Days stamp set.

Challenges:

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge - Things That Begin With F ~ flower and flourish

My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge 3 - Spring Has Sprung

Visible Image March Challenge - Spring

Moving Along With The Times - Spring Is In The Air

Card Makin Mamas - Spring Colors

Dream Valley Challenge 52 - Mothers Day

Natalie and Amy Challenge 7 - Diecuts

Tuesday Alchemy Challenge 52 - Anything Goes

MyGrafico Challenge 147 - Anything Goes

DL Art Thankful Thursday March Linky Party

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Shabby Mothers Day

A Shabby-style Mothers Day card following the sketch at Simon Says Stamp Challenge.

Supplies:  cream square card blank, white cardstock, Kaisercraft Sweet Nothings dp, paper doily, computer printed image, pearls, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Ranger Tim Holtz Spun Sugar Distress Ink, foam tape, Crafters Companion glue runner, ds tape.

Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Four die, Fiskars corner rounder, Cardz TV Happy Days stamp set.

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - sketch

Simon Says Stamp and Show - Chic To Be Shabby

Stamp and Create March Challenge - Fur or Feathers

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge - Things That Begin With F ~ feathers

Allsorts Challenge Week 198 - 1 image + 2 papers + 3 embellishments (3 pearls)

Moving Along With The Times - Spring Is In The Air

My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge 3 - Spring Has Sprung

The Crafty Bloggers Network Challenge 9 - Spring or Pastel

Visible Image Spring Challenge 

Paper Creators Crafts Challenge 6 - Spring has Sprung

Dream Valley Challenge 52 - Mothers Day

Tuesday Alchemy Challenge 52 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Spring Friends

A Shabby Chic card with a beautiful image from Antique Images of two girls picking wildflowers, following the sketch at Feeling Sketchy.

Supplies:  cream square card blank, kraft cardstock, Prima Botanical Collection dp, computer printed image,  paper flower, pearl flower centre cabochon, sentiment sticker, Zig Two-way glue pen, glue dots, ds tape.

Tools:  Big Shot, La-La Land Filigree Corner die.

Challenges:

Feeling Sketchy Challenge 50

Simon Says Stamp and Show - Chic To Be Shabby

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge - Things that begin with F ~ flowers, friends, filigree

Aud Sentiments Challenge - For A Girl

Moving Along With The Times - Spring Is In The Air

Ladybug Crafts Ink - It's Springtime

The Crafty Bloggers Network Challenge 9 - Spring or Pastel

Visible Image Spring Challenge

My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge 3 - Spring has Sprung

Creative Accents Seriously Creative March Challenge - Anything Goes

The ABC Challenge - Just for Just As You Like ~ Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Butterflies and Birdcage

An almost-shabby card using my new Vintage Flourishes butterfly die and Prickley Pear birdcage die borrowed from sis (just ordered my own from Simon Says : )  The mesh ribbon and ribbon bow are from my stash I have had for a while now.  I used this beautiful pic at The Ribbon Reel as inspiration.

Supplies:  white square card blank, white cardstock, background dp from Kaisercraft Devonshire Collection, plum dp from a merci mini stack, blue dp from DCWV The Old World Mat Stack, white mesh ribbon, plum satin ribbon bow, resin flowers, pearls, foam tape, glue dots, ds tape.

Tools:  Big Shot, Prickley Pear birdcage die, Joy Craft Vintage Flourishes butterfly die, CC Designs butterfly dies.

Challenges:

The Ribbon Reel Challenge 48 - Romantic Elegance Photo Colours + Ribbon + Flowers

Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge 68 - Flowers and Ribbon

Creative Card Crew Challenge 31 - Ribbon

Simon Says Stamp and Show - Chic To Be Shabby

Incy Wincy Designs - Things That Begin With F ~ Flowers and Flutterbies : )

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge 118 - Ribbons and Die Cuts

Go Fish Challenge 37 - Ribbon

Crafty Boots - Old (ribbons) New (Joy butterfly die) Borrowed (birdcage die) Blue (butterflies)

Bunny Zoe's Crafts March Challenge - Girly

Tuesday Alchemy Challenge 52 - Anything Goes

Creative Accents Seriously Creative March Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny 

A Splash of Blue and Yellow

A card for Flourishes Colorful Creations challenge using this beautiful photo as inspiration.

Supplies:  white card blank, yellow cardstock, two shades of blue felt, gold brads, glue dots, Zig Two-way glue pen.

Tools:  Big Shot, Fancy That flourish die, CC Designs Phlox Flowers dies, Craft Concepts Diamond Shadows embossing folder, paper piercer.

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Soccer Star

A boy's birthday card using a pre-coloured image from The Paper Shelter.

Supplies:  red and white cardstock, Crafters Choice dp, The Paper Shelter "Soccer Star" image, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Crafters Companion glue runner, ds tape, foam tape.

Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Large Octagons dies, Fiskars 1" circle punch, Cardz TV Happy Days stamp.

Challenges:

Send A Smile 4 Kids - For The Boys

Di's Digi Designs Challenge - All About Children

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Pink Mothers Day

A CAS Mothers Day card with a few flowers and a bit of bling : )

Supplies:  white square card blank, white cardstock, dp from a cre8tiv mini stack, rhinestones, Memento Rose Bud ink, glue dots, Crafters Companion tape runner, ds tape.

Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Fancy Tags 2 die, CC Designs Phlox Flowers die, Kreaxions pop out flower die, Kaisercraft Occasions sentiment stamp.

Challenges:

Songbird Challenge 15 - Mama, I Love You (Mothers Day)

Totally Gorjuss Challenge 174 - For Mum

Dies To Die For February Challenge - Flower Power

Cupcake Crafts Challenge 233 - It's Only Words

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

With Love

A Shabby-style card following the sketch at Sketch Saturday, using my lovely new Joy Crafts Vintage Flourishes butterfly die.

Supplies:  white card blank, white cardstock, parchment paper, tissue paper, inque boutique Memoirs dp, cream crochet lace, sentiment sticker, American Crafts pearl brad, pearls, glue dots, foam tape, ds tape.

Tools:  Big Shot, MFT Die-namics Oval Decorative Doily, Marianne Design Creatables lacy border die, Joy Crafts Vintage Flourishes butterfly die, Spellbinders Shapeabilities Rose Creations die.

Challenges:

Sketch Saturday Week 249

Dies to Die For February Challenge - Flower Power

Simon Says Stamp and Show - Chic To Be Shabby

Little Clair's Designs Challenge 30 - Love and Romance

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Shabby Butterfly

An almost Shabby Chic card with a beautiful butterfly digital image from Antique Images.  I followed the sketch at Friday Sketches and added a bit of faux stitching.

Oops, after loading the sketch I see I missed the dots in the corners.  Now I see that some pearls would finish my card off nicely.

Supplies:  cream square card blank, off white card stock, paper doily, Prima Botanical Collection dp, printed image from Antique Images, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Marker in Old Paper, Crafters Companion glue runner, ds tape.

Tools:  Big Shot, QuicKutz Nesting Circles and Nesting Lace Circles dies.

Challenges:

Friday Sketches Challenge 38 - sketch

Simon Says Stamp and Show - Chic To Be Shabby

Digital Tuesday Challenge 201 - Fram It

Crafty Catz Challenge 173 - All Stitched Up

Whimsy Stamps Challenge 57 - Stitch It

Bizzy Bec's March Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Black and White Mothers Day

A Mothers Day card in one of my favourite colour combinations - black & white.

Supplies:  white cardstock, embossed glittery dp from stash, ribbon, bakers twine, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Kaisercraft rhinestones, foam tape, ds tape.

Tools:  Big Shot, Marianne Design Craftables Butterfly die, Fiskars Tag squeeze punch, sentiment from Cardz TV Happy Days stamp set.

Challenges:

Marianne's Design Divas - Favourite Colours

Craft Your Passion Challenge 153 - Favourite 2 Colours

Cardz TV Challenge 26 - "It's So You" Favorite Colours

The Crafting Cafe Challenge 2 - Favourite Colour

Totally Gorjuss Challenge 174 - For Mum

Joanna Sheen Challenge - Mum's The Word

Dream Valley Challenge 52 - Mothers Day

Creative Card Crew Challenge 31 - Ribbon

Natalie and Amy Challenge 7 - Die Cuts

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge 118 - Ribbons and Die Cuts

Southern Girls Challenge 64 - Tag You're It

Paper Playtime Challenge 5 - Anything Goes

Tuesday Alchemy Challenge 52 - Anything Goes

MyGrafico Challenge 147 - Anything Goes

Challenges 4 Everybody Challenge 15 - Anything Goes

DL Art Thankful Thursday March Linky Party

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Butterflies For Mothers Day

A Mothers Day card with bright blue butterflies and a bit of bling.

Supplies:  white card blank, blue cardstock, Glam Creations paper flowers, plastic green flower centre cabochon, Kaisercraft rhinestones, Memento Bahama Blue ink, glue dots, foam tape.

Tools:  Big Shot, Cuttlebug Damask embossing folder, CC Designs Butterfly dies, Cardz TV Happy Days stamp.

Challenges:

Everybody Art Challenge 226 - Butterfly

Bearly Mine Challenge 76 - Mothers Day

Creative Inspirations Challenge 204 - Happy Mothers Day

Totally Gorjuss Challenge 174 - For Mum

Joanna Sheen Challenge - Mum's The Word

The Paper Shelter Challenge 102 - Punches and Dies

Delicious Doodles Challenge 26 - Use Die Cuts

Totally Papercrafts Challenge 157 - Dies and/or Punches

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Paper Playtime Challenge 5 - Anything Goes

Challenges 4 Everybody Challenge 15 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

For A Real Classic

A masculine card with a great vintage car image from Imagines Vintage Gratis.

Supplies:  black square card blank, dp from a cre8tiv mini stack, Imagines Vintage Gratis image, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, hb sticker, 

Tools:  Gourmet Rubber Stamps Classic Car sentiment stamp

Challenges:

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge 42 - Anything Goes

Paper Playtime Challenge 5 - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

MyGrafico Challenge 147 - Anything Goes

Challenges 4 Everybody Challenge 15 - Anything Goes

The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop Challenge 20 - Happy Birthday

Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday - Birthday

DL Art Thankful Thursday March Linky Party

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Soccer Birthday

A many layered card for a soccer lover made with a download sheet from Crafts U Print.

Supplies:  blue square card blank, printed tunnel sheet from CUP, foam pads, hb sticker.

Tools:  Big Shot, Cuttlebug Checkerboard embossing folder.

Challenges:

Joanna Sheen Challenge - Layer It Up

Cardz TV Crafty Cardz Challenge 126 - "Make A Wish" Child's Birthday Card

The Stamp Spot March Challenge - Childrens Cards and/or Tags

The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop Challenge 20 - Happy Birthday

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge 42 - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

That Craft Place - Anything Goes

DL Art Thankful Thursday March Linky Party

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Happy Easter

Another CAS card using an image from The Paper Shelter, this time coloured in Microsoft Paint.

Supplies:  white card blank, white cardstock, The Paper Shelter "Easter Bunny" image, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Zig Two-way glue pen, foam tape.

Tools:  Big Shot, Craft Concepts Budding Vine embossing folder, MFT Die-namics Decorative Doily die, Spellbinders Classic Ovals die, Fiskars 1" circle punch, sentiment from Cardz TV Happy Days stamp set.

Challenges:

The Paper Shelter Challenge 101 - Animal Magic.

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

That Craft Place - Anything Goes

Emergency Crafters - Mad As A March Hare ~ Alice or Bunnies

Stamp and Create - Fur or Feathers

Live and Love Crafts Challenge 9 - Easter

Aud Sentiments - Easter

The Crafty Bloggers Network Challenge 9 - Spring or Pastel

LEJ Designs Challenge 43 - All Things Spring

Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday - Think Spring

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

My Birthday Cake

A CAS birthday card for a child or for a bear-loving adult  : )  The image is pre-coloured from The Paper Shelter.

Supplies:  blue square card blank, white cardstock, The Paper Shelter "Happy Birthday To Me" image, Zig Two-way glue pen.

Tools:  Big Shot, Cuttlebug Checkerboard embossing folder, QuciKutz Nesting Circles and Happy Birthday dies.

Challenges:

The Paper Shelter Challenge 101 - Animal Magic

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

MyGrafico Challenge 146 - Anything Goes

That Craft Place - Anything Goes

Deep Ocean Challenge 46 - For a Boy

Cardz TV Crafty Cardz Challenge 126 - Make a Wish ~ Child's Birthday card

Natalie and Amy Challenge 7 - Die Cuts

The Stamp Spot March Challenge - Childrens Cards and/or Tags

The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop Challenge 20 - Happy Birthday

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Happy Mothers Day

Supplies:  cream square card blank, cream cardstock, Prima Botanical collection dp, 3D decal, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, ds tape.

Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Mega Ovals and Fancy Tags Two dies, Cardz TV Happy Days sentiment stamp.

Challenges:

LEJ Designs Challenge 42 - For a Lovely Lady

Crafts and Me Challenge 122 - Dies or Punches

Natalie and Amy Challenge 7 - Die Cuts

Paper Creators Crafts Challenge 5 - Flowery Delight

Card and Scrap Challenge 50 - Pastel Colours

MyGrafico Challenge 146 - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

1

A sweet birthday card for a 1 year old.

Supplies:  white square card blank, white cardstock, Crafters Choice Gelati Basics dp, 3D decal, Zig Two-way glue pen, ds tape.

Tools:  Big Shot, QuicKutz Happy Birthday and Chocolate alpha dies.

Challenges:

Songbird Challenge 14 - Age card

One Stop Craft Challenge 217 - For the Kids

Cardz TV Crafty Card Challenge 126 - Make A Wish ~ Child's Birthday Card

Deep Ocean Challenge 46 - For a Boy

Natalie and Amy Challenge 7 - Die Cuts

Crafts and Me Challenge 122 - Dies and Punches

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Peaches and Cream

A vintage style birthday card in soft pastel colours.

Supplies: cream square card blank, dp from Websters Pages Western Romance and All About Me combo paper pad, paper flowers, hb sticker, pearl flower centre, pearls, Ranger Tim Holtz Spun Sugar Distress Ink,  glue dots, ds tape.

Tools:  LOTV Grunge Letter stamp.

Challenges:

Sweet Stampin' Challenge - For a Special Lady

LEJ Designs Challenge 42 - For a Lovely Lady

LOTV Ideas to Inspire - Birthday Competition

Lili's Little Fairies - Peaches and cream

Creative Card Crew Challenge 30 - Birthday

Bunny Zoe's Crafts February Challenge - Flowers and Pearls

Card and Scrap Challenge 50 - Pastel Colours

Crafters Corner Challenge 6 - Stamping

MyGrafico Challenge 146 - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny