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

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

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

Butterflies and Owls

I used:  Crafters Choice Happy Owl dp, Kaisercraft Soft Pink rhinestones, Fiskars Apron Lace border punch, Spellbinders Mega Ovals and Ribbon Buckles dies, CC Designs Butterflies dies.

Challenges:

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 275 - Fly Like A Bird

Bunny Zoe's Crafts June Challenge - Wings

Happy Campers Challenge 19 - Bling

Totally Gorjuss Challenge 189 - Happy Birthday

Desert Islands Crafts Challenge 56 - Diecut/Punch + Patterned Paper + Gems + Sentiment

Crafts and Me Challenge 138 - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday June Linky Challenge

Jenny

Love In A Jar

A Thank You card for Cardz TV Love In A Jar challenge.  I wasn't sure what to do for this then remembered I had the perfect patterned papers and heart ribbon  : )

I used:  Summertime Luxury Paper Collection dp freebie with a magazine, Sullivans Occasions heart ribbon, MFT Die-namics Oval Decorative Doily die, Fiskars Apron Lace border punch.

Challenges:

Cardz TV Challenge 31 - Love In A Jar

Paula Holifield's A Little Bit Crafty - Something Sweet

Desert Island Challenge 56 - Diecut/Punch + Patterned Paper + Ribbon + Sentiment

Hobby Cutz Challenge 9 - H (hearts)

Crafty Ribbons Challenge 50 - Anything Goes with Ribbon

Challenges 4 Everybody Challenge 23 - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday June Linky Challenge

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Jenny

Summer Fruits

A summery birthday card using some old lace and one of the flowers I've been making up lately so they are ready to just place on a card when needed.

I used:  Raspberry road Designs Summer Goodness dp, Marianne Design Creatables lace die, American Crafts pearl brad.

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - Summer Fruits

LEJ Designs Challenge 59 - Summer

Stamping Sensations (Sir Stampalot) June Challenge - Summer Blooms

The House That Stamps Built: Repeat Impressions DCC619 - Summer

Marianne's Design Divas Challenge 23 - Lace and Pearls

Divas By Design - Pretty Pearls

The Paper Shelter Challenge 118 - Buttons and/or Brads

Paula Holifield's A Little Bit Crafty - Something Sweet ~ strawberries

Totally Gorjuss Challenge 189 - Happy Birthday

Challenges 4 Everybody Challenge 23 - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday June Linky Challenge

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Jenny

Vintage Birthday

A Vintage-style birthday card using the Tic Tac Toe at Incy Wincy Designs.  The paper is from my favourite paper pad "Memoirs" by inque boutique.  I love the vintage-feel of the blues and browns, one of my favourite colour combos.

I chose metal + lace + frame

I used: inque boutique Memoirs dp (background and lace), Rosie's Studio textured kraft cardstock, American Crafts pearl brad, antique bronze filigree jewellery connector, Marianne Design Creatables LR0117 frame die and LR0161 lace die, Tonic Tim Holtz distressing tool, paper flower from unknown die.

Challenges:

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge - Tic Tac Toe:  metal + lace + frame

Divas By Design - Distressing

It's All About The Vintage And Beauty Challenge 46 - Distress

Pile It On Challenge 25 - Vintage or Shabby Chic

Inspired by Stamping June Challenge - Vintage

Marianne's Design Divas Challenge 23 - Lace and Pearls

As You Like It Challenge 4 - Favourite Papers

Docerela Stamps Challenge 40 - Kraft

Totally Gorjuss Challenge 189 - Happy Birthday

Challenges 4 Everybody Challenge 23 - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday June Linky Challenge

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Jenny

Retro Butterfly

A CAS birthday card using the Prickley Pear Butterflies 2 stamp set and coordinating die.  I love the retro feel of the butterfly and lollipop flowers.  The purple isn't as blue IRL, a difficult colour to photograph properly.

I used: Prickley Pear Butterflies 2 Clearly Beautiful Clear stamp set and coordinating die, Memento Bamboo Leaves and Grape Jelly inks, Fiskars Threading Water border punch, Kaisercraft Lilac rhinestones.

Challenges:

Fab n Funky Challenge 176 - Animals

Bizzy Bec's June Challenge - Monochromatic + 1 other colour

Desert Island Crafts Challenge 56 - Die Cut + Gems + Sentiment

Stamping Sensations (Sir Stampalot) June Challenge - Summer Blooms

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge 57 - Summer

Bunny Zoe's Crafts June Challenge - Wings

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Happy Birthday

Another card for the UnstampaBelles CASE a DT challenge, the colour combo  inspired by the pics at Inspired By Stamping and The Ribbon Girl.

The Ribbon Girl - Shades of Pink

                   


I CASEd this card from Beth using a new Cheery Lynn doily die and Couture Creations embossing folder.  I coloured the embossed areas with Memento and Distress inks using an eye shadow applicator.

            

         Beth's card with stacked doilies
           and embossing coloured with Copics

I used:  Couture Creations Fine Designs "Exotic" embossing folder, Cheery Lynn Pinwheel Doily die, Nellie Snellen Incire Flower die, CC Designs Butterfly die, Memento Rose Bud and New Sprout inks, Ranger Tim Holtz Spun Sugar distress ink.

Challenges:

UnstampaBelles Challenge 24 - CASE DT Creations

The Ribbon Girl June Colour Challenge - Shades of Pink

Inspired by Stamping IBSIC57 - Colours: white + rose pink + lime green

Charisma Cardz Challenge 24 - Pink & Green

Sandy's Crafty Creations June Challenge - Embossed Background

LEJ Designs Challenge 58 - Add Some Texture

Bunny Zoe's Crafts June Challenge - Wings

The Hobby House Challenge 1 - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday June Linky Challenge

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Jenny

White Wedding

A white Wedding card using my new Darice "Fancy Cake" embossing folder and pearl ribbon which I cut into a shorter length for the bottom of the card plus individual flowers for the top of the cake.

Challenges:

Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday - Wedding

Inky Chicks Challenge 6 - Love

Amusing Challenges - Ribbon or Twine

Ladybug Crafts Ink - Flowers and Ribbon

Bearly Mine Challenge 91 - Flowers Galore

Crafty Ribbons Challenge 49 - Flowers Galore

LEJ Designs Challenge 58 - Add Some Texture

DL.Art Thankful Thursday June Linky Challenge

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Jenny

Sweet Baby Girl

A Baby Girl card CASEd from JanR at Unstampabelles, using a freebie embossing folder that came with a magazine.

JanR's quilled pram card

I used: un-named embossing folder, Portacraft 3D decal.

Challenges:

UnstampaBelles Challenge 24 - CASE DT

LEJ Designs Challenge 58 - Add Some Texture

Sandy's Crafty Creations June Challenge - Embossed Background

Crafty Catz Challenge 188 - "Pick and Mix" Anything Goes or Embossing

V's Sweet Ideas Challenge 12 - Baby

A Little Bit Crafty (Paula Holifield) - Something Sweet

The Hobby House Challenge 1 - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday June Linky Challenge

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Jenny

Old Transport

A very quick and easy CAS card using paper and die cut from Kaisecraft's Sears & Son paper pad.  I love how the paper itself designs the card  : )

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - Transport

A Gem Of A Challenge 84 - Fathers Day/Male

Crafting For All Seasons Challenge 54 - One For The Guys

Little Claire's Designs Challenge 34 - Male

Creative Creations Challenge 12 - For You Dad/Masculine

Dream valley Challenge 59 - Fathers Day/Male

DL.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge 111 - Fathers Day/A Card For A Man

The Hobby House Challenge 1 - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday June Linky Party 

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Jenny

Birthday Wishes

A distressed birthday card using my new Prima stamp set "Romance novel".

I used:  Kaisercraft Vintage Timeless dp, Prima Romance Novel stamp set, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Tonic Tim Holtz Distress Tool.

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - Transport

A Gem Of A Challenge 84 - Fathers Day/Male

Hobby Cutz Challenge 8 - Masculine and/or Fathers Day

Lexi's creations Challenge 92 - Fathers Day or Male Birthday

Crafting For All Seasons Challenge 54 - One For The Guys

DL.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge 111 - Fathers Day/Card For a Man

Joanna Sheen - Fathers Day/Male

Dream Valley Challenge 59 - Fathers Day/Male

Little Claire's Designs Challenge 34 - Male

Simon Says Stamp and Show - Kraft

Divas By Design - Distressing

Card and Scrap Challenge 57 - Use a Text Stamp (sentiment)

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

The Hobby House Challenge 1 - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday June Linky Party

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Jenny

To The Happy Couple

A wedding card in a soft green with white accents using a few of my many dies  :  )

I used:  Kaisercraft Blae & Ivy dp, Marianne Design Creatables LR0164 button flowers and large leaves, Marianne Design Creatables LR0117 frame and leaves, Marianne Design Craftables butterfly, QuicKutz Nesting Circles die, Wild Rose Studio Wedding Circles stamp, Memento Olive Grove ink.

Challenges:

Marianne's Design Divas - Dies

Southern Girls June Challenge - Punch or Die Cut

Catch The Bug (Bugaboo) - Going To The Chapel

My Craft Spot Challenge 101 - Wedding

Inky Chicks Challenge 6 - Love

Card and Scrap Challenge 56 - Flowers

Simon Says Stamp and Show - Buttons

Created With Love Challenge 45 - Anything Goes

The Hobby House Challenge 1 - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday June Linky Party

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Jenny

Anniversary Butterfly

A vintage-style Anniversary card following the Bingo at Crafty Friends.

I chose Flowers + Blue + Buttons

 I used my new Prickley Pear butterfly stamp set and coordinating die I got in the mail today from Loves Rubberstamps, thanks Laura  :  )
I stamped the music sheet butterfly onto the patterned paper then again on a different paper and topped off with one of my "squashed bead cap flowers" and a button.  I stamped and inked around the edge of the card with Stormy Sky Distress Ink which is a perfect match to the blue on the dp, although it looks a little grey in the pic.

I used:  Inque Boutique dp, Prickley Pear Butterflies 2 stamp set and Butterfly die, Ranger Tim Holtz Stormy Sky Distress Ink.

Challenges:

Creatalicious Challenge 50 - ForThe Girls

Simon Says Stamp and Show - Buttons

Everybody Art Challenge 240 - 2 Design Papers

Crafty Friends Challenge 2 - Bingo: Flowers+Blue+Buttons

Creative Card Crew Challenge 38 - Metal

Inky Chicks Challenge 6 - Love

Bunny Zoe's Crafts June Challenge - Wings

Crafts and Me Challenge 137 - Vintage

Created With Love Challenge 45 - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday June Linky Party

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Jenny

Vintage Norton

Another card using the Vintage Norton image from Delicious Doodles.

I used:  Delicious Doodles Vintage Norton digi altered in Microsoft Word, Kaisercraft Sears & Son dp, MPress Convex Square nesting die.

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - Fathers Day/Masculine

Crafts 4 Eternity R127 - For The Boys

Hobby Cutz Challenge 8 - Masculine and/or Fathers Day

LEJ Designs Challenge 57 - Boys/Men

Papertake Weekly - Hello Boys

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge 56 - Masculine

Clear It Out - Male + Metal ~ brads

Creative Card Crew Challenges 38 - Metal

Created With Love Challenge 45 - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday June Linky Party

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Jenny

Happy Fathers Day

A larger than usual for me A5 card for Fathers Day using a great motorbike image from Delicious Doodles.

I used:  Delcious Doodles Vintage Norton digi, Whimsy Stamps Shapeology Corner Die set.

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - Fathers Day/Masculine

Cardz TV Challenge 30 - Fathers Day

Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday - Fathers Day

Crafting For All Seasons Challenge 54 - One For The Guys

LEJ Designs Challenge 57 - Boys/Men

Papertake Weekly - Hello Boys

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge 56 - Masculine

Crafts 4 Eternity R127 - For The Boys

Hobby Cutz Challenge 8 - Masculine and/or Fathers Day

Lexi's Creations Challenge 92 - Fathers Day or Special Male Birthday

Lisa.B.Designs - Those Magnificent Men

Clear It Out - Male + use Metal ~ brads

Creative Card Crew Challenge 38 - Metal

DL.Art Thankful Thursday June Linky Party

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Jenny

Black White and Red

A card using the inspiration pic at Scrapbook Boutique.  The flower centre is made from two flattened copper bead caps topped with a pearl.

I used: paper scraps from Kaisercraft After Five and HOTP Forever Christmas Cards stack, Prickley Pear Birdcage die.

Challenges:

Scrapbook Boutique June Challenge - Black White and Red

Happy Campers Challenge 17 - Use metal

Everybody Art Challenge 240 - 2 Design Papers

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

To The Happy Couple

A white wedding card using my new Spellbinders decorative labels dies.

I used:  Spellbinders Decorative Labels Four dies, QuicKutz Nesting Lace Circles die, Craftstyle Confetti Craft butterfly die cut, Wild Rose Studio Wedding Circles stamp set, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Fiskars corner rounder.

Challenges:

Crafting For All Seasons Challenge 53 - Wedding/Anniversary

Catch The Bug (Bugaboo) - Going to The Chapel

Simon Says Stamp and Show - S ~ Spellbinders

The Ribbon Girl June Challenge - Die Cuts

My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge 6 - Dies, Dies, Dies

Di's Digi Designs - Beautiful Borders

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge 55 - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Sister Act Challenge 10 - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday June Linky Party

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Jenny

Pink Baby Girl Card

The title says it all  :  )

I used:  MFT Die-namics Baby Onesie die, Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight die.

Challenges:

Nanaseaside's Celebration Pink Candy with a Twist - pink baby girl creation

Glitter n Sparkle Challenge 35 - B ~ Baby, Bear

V's Sweet Ideas Challenge 12 - Baby

Creatalicious Challenge 50 - For The Girls

The Ribbon Girl June Challenge - Die Cut

My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge 6 - Dies

Bearly Mine Challenge 89 - Dies and/or Punches

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge 55 - Anything Goes

Sister Act Challenge 10 - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday June Linky Party

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny