Lots of Layers and Circles

 Morning and my second post today is for the Lots of Layers challenge-chosen by Cathy at Dragonfly Dreams. 

I made a card using p, paper from Crafters Companion, circle dies from My Favourite Things and a couple added on 3-D foam - I also added a strip of dry wall mesh for texture and some small flat backed pearls from stash.

Please note if any challenges have digi images for prizes I am just playing for fun and support as I don't have a printer

Challenges-----

Simon says-Summertime blues

Simon says-ATG

Pennys-ATG

The paper shelter-ATG

krafty chicks-ATG

crafty catz-ATG

creative fingers-ATG

allsorts-ATG

love those pretty papers-ATG

DL Art-ATG

a perfect time to craft-ATG

classic design-ATG

crafts galore encore-ATG

paper rocks scissors-P, paper used scissors to cut the mesh

Ellibelles garden party-anything in/from a garden

love to scrap-ATG

mix it up-ATG

GCFAOS-ATG+D, papers

Thank you for dropping by and hope you can join us.

Carol x x x

Bees/Butterflies or Birds

Morning and I have two design cards today-the first one is for the Birds/Bees/Butterflies/ATG challenge at Stamping Sensations-chosen by me this month, we have stamps/stencil prizes from Lavinia-and we welcome Mervi as our GD.

I made a waterfall card using Bee stamps from Chocolate Baroque, Butterfly stamp from Indigo Blu  and the Bee die is from Hero Arts, happy birthday stamp from Stampin Up and the Bee b, paper is recycled packaging, ribbon from stash and honeycomb stencil I think from Stencil Girl.

Please note if any challenges have digi images for prizes I am just playing for fun and support as I don't have a printer

Challenges-----

classic design-ATG

a perfect time to craft-ATG

crafts galore encore-ATG

DL.Art-ATG

the four Season-Summer

hand stamped sentiment-Summer vibes

Simon says-ATG

Pennys-ATG

the paper shelter-ATG/more than one fold

krafty chicks-ATG

girlz creative splash it with colour-orange

crafty catz-ATG

creative fingers-ATG

allsorts-Animals/ATG

sweet stampin-use a stencil

Ellibelles garden party-anything in/from a garden

love to scrap-ATG

mix it up-ATG

do-all creatives-ATG

Thank you for dropping by and hope you can join us.

Carol x x x

Blankie for Granddaughter

 I have been busy crocheting a blankie for my Granddaughter(16yrs lol) I made a few blankets when they were small and over the years but she asked if I would make one in pinks especially hot pink-so here it is-the hook I have had for absolute years and all the wool was bought from Home Bargains. Now eldest Granddaughter has asked for one for her dog so now halfway through that one too. It measures 30" square.

Please note if any challenges have digis for prizes I am just playing for fun and support as I don't have a printer

IF NOT SUITABLE FOR ANY OF THE CHALLENGES PLEASE FEEL FREE TO DELETE

Challenges-----

CRAFT-ATG

as you like it-fave non card craft(so relaxing)-----TOP 3

crafty catz-ATG

my time to craft-use fibres

Allsorts-ATG

lil patch of crafty friends-ATG

Allys Angels-ATG

crafters cafe-ATG

a perfect time to craft-ATG

classic design-ATG

a place to start-ATG

613 Avenue create-ATG

Outlawz-ATG card free zone

Thank you for dropping by and any comments are much appreciated.

Carol x x x

Polgons and Roses

 Hi and my second late card post is for the Polygons (yes I had to google it lol)challenge at Dragonfly Dreams, chosen by Alyson. I collapsed at the beginning of the month due to not sleeping, hardly eating and low blood pressure resulting in complete bed rest and plenty of fluids

So please bear with me while I catch up with commenting

  My card was made using inspiration from Alyson, using papers from Crafters Companion and a Tonic die-cut sentiment. 

Please note if any challenges have digis for prizes I am just playing for fun and support as I don't have a printer

challenges-----

krafty chicks-birthday

crafty catz-ATG

lil patch of crafty friends-ATG

try it on Tuesday-Summer blooms

pearly sparkles-shaped card

crafts galore encore-ATG

the four Seasons-Summer

do-all kreatives-ATG

a perfect time to craft-ATG

classic design-ATG

a place to start-ATG-------------------RISING STAR

613 Avenue Create-ATG-----------------TOP ROCKER

a cut above-ATG with a die

lets craft and create-ATG/use a die

love those pretty papers-birthday

creative moments-ATG/use a die

triple B-birds/blooms/butterflies

love to scrap-ATG

mix it up-ATG

Allys Angels-ATG

creative creases-fun folds

Pennys-ATG

allsorts-ATG

Thank you for dropping by and hope you will join us.

Carol x x x

Summer Flowers

 I am back to post two  cards which are late. I collapsed at the beginning of the month due to not sleeping, hardly eating and low blood pressure resulting in complete bed rest and plenty of fluids.

I used Iris stamp set from AALL&Create and paper pieced the flower, I smooshed the background with Distress Oxides, and drew round a circle die with a fine liner pen.

Please note if any challenges have digis for prizes I am just playing for fun and support as I don't have a printer

Challenges------

crafty catz-ATG

creative fingers-ATG

lil patch of crafty friends-ATG

try it on Tuesday-Summer blooms

try a sketch on a Tuesday-Sketch

crafts galore encore-ATG

the four Seasons-Summer

do-all kreatives-ATG

a perfect time to craft-ATG

classic design-ATG

a place to start-ATG-------------RISING STAR

613 Avenue Create-ATG-----------TOP ROCKER

we love stamping-ATG

lets craft and create-ATG

creative moments-ATG

triple B-birds/blooms/butterflies

love to scrap-ATG

mix it up-ATG/mixed media

Allys Angels-ATG

paper rocks scissors-ATG/paper pieced flower using p, paper and scissors

Pennys-ATG

allsorts-ATG

Thank you for dropping by and hope you will join us.

Carol x x x

Card Chain Challenge Swap

 Morning and time for the card swap reveal for June, 20 cards were exchanged and my card went to Jo in the UK and I used the sketch option, rip it up and beginning with TU-tuck spot for the die cut foliage. The die-cuts were from Stampin Up, John Next Door, and Hero Arts. Scrip stamp was a craft mag freebie years ago, p, paper from Paper Favourites and corrugated card was recycled packaging.

Beautiful card received  was from Ashwini in India(her first swap)

Please note if any challenges have digital images for prizes I am just playing for fun and support as I don't have a printer

Challenges-----

TO BE UPDATED

Upright Z-Fold Card

 Morning and the first of another new month so time for the new ATG challenge at 

Love To Craft. 

I made an upright Z-fold card using the beautiful papers from Crafters Companion and the butterfly image is from the same papers. The punched border is a Tonic punch and the metal brad is from my stash.

Please note if any challenges have digis for prizes I am just playing for fun and support as I don't have a printer.

Challenges-----

the paper shelter-ATG

Pennys- ATG

Simon says-ATG

creative fingers-ATG

crafty catz-ATG

allsorts-ATG

lil patch of crafty friends-ATG---------------TOP 5

pearly sparkles-shaped card

crafts galore encore-ATG

creative creases-fun folds

Thank you for dropping by and hope you will come and join us after all it's toooooo hot to be outside!!!

Carol x x x