SIL 80th Birthday

Welcome to my new followers Nicole,and Cards Cart- hope you all had a great Christmas and best wishes for the New Year and thank you for your support and all your comments through the year.I made this card for my SIL 80th birthday and I used a photo(scanned) that was taken when she was 21yrs and thankfully everyone loved it and she was delighted with it-yayy result.B.paper/hessian/flowers/pearls and liquid pearls from stash,cardstock from Papermill Direct,dies from Sizzix/Crafters Companion Die'sire and Creative Dies.

challenges-
Morgans artworld-ATG
sweet stampers-ATG
Robyns Fetish-ATG
pile it on-celebrations
love to scrap-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
lemon shortbread-ATG
sunny day crafting-ATG
the paper shelter-ATG
crafty gals corner-ATG----TOP 3
Pennys challenges-ATG
the crafty addicts-ATG
Simon says-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
cute card Thursday-ATG
C.R.A.F.T-ATG
4 crafty chicks-Crazy Egg/ATG
cropstop-linky party
creative inspirations-ATG
Thank you for calling and your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Gift Baskets

Well my hearing test was just borderline no further action,general wear and tear.I have a quick project -four little baskets to share today various papers from stash,the die-cut flowers on the backs are from Tattered Lace/hessian/wooden peg and various 3-d stickers I have had in my stash for quite a long time,I added tissue paper to the inside.

challenges-
polka doodle-ATG
crafty friends-sparkle
OSAAT-lots of sparkle
TTCRD-ATG
lemon shortbread-ATG
Julia spiri-ATG/no square cards--TOP 3
creative craft cottage-ATG
the paper shelter-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
sunny day crafting-ATG
not just cards-ATG
CHNC-Christmas extra
Thank you for dropping by
Carol x x

Not Christmas Yyyyaaayyy

Morning everyone-everyone ready for Christmas??? me neither lol.Hope you have time to join our new ATG challenge at Crafting From The Heart which is sponsored by Patties Creations and I used the beautiful image Dogwood Branch,coloured with promarkers and decoupaged.Dies are from Marianne,cardstock from Papermill Direct and the stamped background was made with a freebie craft mag set which comes with 9 stamps and coresponding die-cuts from Altenew.I am at the hospital today for a hearing test-oh the joys!!!

challenges-
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
Tuesday Throwdown-ATG
sunny day crafting-ATG
crafty gals corner-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
a bit more time to craft-ATG
crafty girls creations-ATG
polka doodle-ATG
Vilda stamps-ATG
sweet stampers-ATG
Thank you for calling and your time and comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Christmas card-okay I Lied

Morning and this month is simply flying by and I completely forgot this was another Christmas card!!!We have a new Christmas challenge starting today at CCC Digi Creations,we are sponsored by
Aurora Wings so I used the image Christmas Puppy coloured with promarkers and added glossy accents on eyes and nose.Cardstock from Papermill Direct,P.paper from the works,Memory Box snowflake die,My Next Die-Jingle Bells die and I made a stepper card for a change.

challenges-
Brown sugar-ATG
creative corner-Christmas
Morgans artworld-ATG
Dis digi designs-Traditional Christmas colours
the pencil cases-ATG
pink gem-anything Christmas
Robyns Fetish-Christmas card/with die-cuts
CAGI-Christmas
pile it on-any holiday/celebrate
OSAAT-lots of sparkle
crafting when we can-Christmas
crafty boots-Christmas
die-cutting divas-bells will be ringing
Julia spiri-ATG/no square cards
sunny day crafting-ATG
I love promarkers-hats
Pennys challenges-Christmas
scribbles designs-ring out the old/ring in the new-old papers/dies/new image/bells
cute card Thursday-snowflakes
C.R.A.F.T-Christmas
Dragonfly dreams-Christmas
crafting with Dragonflies-Christmas
Thank you for dropping by and hope you can find the time to join us
Carol x x

Self Closing Gift Boxes

First of all I would like to say welcome to my three new followers-Leslie,Sherry and Robin.I found a simple(yer right) template for a self closing gift box and decided to make three now after cutting the card with the wrong measurements not once/not twicw but three times I finally suceeded-yyaayy-the cardstock is from Papermill Direct,green and red papers are from Docrafts,ribbons and beige paper from stash and the stamped wreath and sentiment from Penny Black,scalloped circle/stitched circle die-cuts from Creative Dies.

challenges-
TTCRD-ATG
Julia Spiri-ATG/no square cards
try it on Tuesday-ATG
creative craft cottage-use die-cuts
Pennys challenges-ATG
creative moments-ATG
The crafty addicts-ATG/Christmas colours
word art WEdnesday-ATG
creative inspiration-Christmas--------TOP 3
crafty ribbons-Christmas
C.R.A.F.T-Winter
Brown sugar-ATG
creative corner-Christmas-----WINNER
pink gem-Anything Christmas
CAGI-Christmas
pile it on-any holiday/celebrate
crafting when we can-Christmas
crafty boots-Christmas
dragonfly dreams-Christmas
craft-dee bowz-ATG/handmade bow
country view-Christmas
eclectic ellapu-Christmas
not just cards-ATG
Vilda stamps-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and all comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Last Christmas Card

This is my last Christmas card yyyaaayyy it was ordered with request for blue,the image is courtesy of Google with added glamour dust,seam binding/pearls/papers and lace from stash,cardstock from Papermill Direct.

challenges-
CAGI-Christmas
crafty boots-Christmas
craft your passion-ATG
love to scrap-Winter wonderland
let's craft and create-Christmas
TTCRD-ATG
a snowflakes promise-Winter
lemon shortbread-ATG
try it on Tuesday-celebrate
Pennys challenges-ATG
creative moments-ATG
crafting by designs-here come the holidays
double D-deaming of a white Christmas
Simon says-ice inspiration
word art Wednesday-ATG
creative inspiration-Christmas
sunny day crafting-ATG
star stampz-Winter holidays
C.R.A.F.T-Winter-----WINNER
crafty ribbons-Christmas
creative corner-Christmas
Morgans artworld-ATG
crafting with dragonflies-Christmas
pink gem-anything Christmas
whoopsi daisy-Christmas/Winter
crafty calendar-Christmas
paper creator-Christmas
craft-Dee bowz-ATG with a handmade bow
crafty purple frog-Winter blues
Thank you for dropping by-all comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Pink Christmas

I had an order for two last minute cards with instructions and this is the first one,The image was from Google with added glamour dust,Memory Box/Tattered Lace dies and Tonic punch,the poinsettia die was a craft mag freebie.Liquid pearls/cheesecloth/tulle from stash,cardstock from Papermill Direct and border stamp from Crafters Companion in distress ink.

Challenges-
creative corner-Vintage/retro Christmas
catch the bug-all that sparkles
Robyns Fetish-square/rectangle cards
CAGI-Christmas
crafty boots-Christmas
craft your passion-ATG
lets create-Christmas
try it on Tuesday-celebrate
creative craft cottage-use die-cuts
creative moments-ATG
crafting by designs-here come the holidays
word art Wednesday-ATG
creative inspirations-Christmas
sunny day crafting-ATG
cute card Thursday-stars and/or sparkles
in the pink-Christmas
4crafty chicks-no patterned paper
unicorn challenge-add some glitter
country view-Christmas
eclectic ellapu-Christmas
creatalicious-ATG
Vilda stamps-ATGThanks for dropping by and your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Blue Noel

Morning again and back with my second post today which is for Crafting from The Heart and we are sponsored by Lunagirl and I used two images off the Blue Noel Digital Collage sheet-I just added glamour dust,everything else is from stash.

challenges-
the sisterhood of crafters-use some pearls
polka doodle-ATG
brown sugar-ATG
catch the bug-all that sparkles
Fabrika fantasy-add glitter
Hope you can join us and check out the DT cards and blogs
Carol x x

Happy Christmas at Daisy Chain

Morning and I have two DT cards to post today,the first one is for the Happy Christmas challenge at Daisy Chain.The poinsettia and sentiment stamp are from Penny Black,I stamped the poinsettia five times and layered it,Spellbinders frames,B.paper from Docrafts,gems and ribbon from stash.

challenges-
sunny day crafting-ATG
the paper shelter-Christmas card
creative inspirations-Christmas
Petal Lu-ATG
Crafters cafe blog-Christmas
aud sentiments-ATG
polka doodle-ATG
Brown sugar-ATG
Patties creations-Christmas/Winter
sweet stampers-Christmas
always use rubber-any festival/holiday
fashionable stamping-tis the season
cagi-Christmas
left of center-Christmas colours
delicious doodles-Traditional Christmas colours
crafting with an attitude-ATG
craft-dee bowz-ATG
digistamps4joy-ATG/make it sparkle----TOP 3
crafty calendar-Christmas
Artistic stamper-Christmas
stamping sensations-floral fancies
country view-Christmas
eclectic ellapu-Christmas
creatalicious-ATG
Vilda stamps-ATG
Thank you for calling and will be doing a catch up tonight
Carol x x

Angel Wreath

Morning and we have a new Holiday Happiness challenge at 613 Avenue Create and we have four sponsors-I used an image "Angel Wreath" from
Rick St Dennis,coloured with promarkers and cut out and put onto 3-D foam.The foliage is a Tattered Lace wreath cut into pieces,Marianne square dies,wood paper from stash and holly paper from Docrafts,the stamped sentiment is Penny Black.

challenges-
crafty boots-see the wood for the trees(B.paper)
a snowflakes promise-Winter
lemon shortbread-ATG
sunny day crafting-ATG
crafty creations-Christmas
Fab'n'funky-Christmas
the crafty addicts-ATG/Christmas papers
Simon says-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
creative inspirations-Christmas
crafters cafe blog-Christmas
a bit more time to craft-ATG
MAWTT-Christmas
aud sentiments-ATG with sentiment
Patties creations-Christmas
country view-Christmas
paper creator-Christmas
eclectic ellapu-anything Christmas
Thank you for dropping by and hope you will join us and you have a full month to enter
Carol x x

Road Construction

Morning and we have a new ATG challenge at Crafting With Friends,sponsored by Melonheadz and I chose "Road Construction" as my little grandson is obsessed with diggers and any kind of construction vehicles he had loads.The images are all precoloured and there are loads more images than I used,I startd with the idea of making a card then decided to make him a hanging for his bedroom,I used an MDF shape from Joanna Sheen,and painted it in a couple of Aztec paints,distressed some pieces of recycled corrugated packaging and put the images on 3-D foam,cloud die from Your Next Stamp and I will put his name on before I give it to him.

challenges-
love to scrap-ATG
try it on Tuesday-layer it up
sunny day crafting-ATG------------TOP PICK
crafty gals corner-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
creative moments-ATG
crafting by designs-ATG
Simon says-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
the male room-----scaped(feel free to delete if not suitable)
a bit more time to craft-ATG
cute card Thursday-toys or transport
aud sentiments-ATG+sentiment
cutie pie-cute + no D.paper
not just cards-ATG
Crafting musketeers-ATG
crafting with an attitude-ATG
Hope you will find the time to join us
Carol x x

Chipboard Heart

Morning December already and the big countdown begins break out your Advent calendars lol--I have three posts today and hopefully if blogger is kind this one is the last post which is my DT project for Love to Craft.I covered a chipboard heart in gesso,paint,textured paste and stencil.Weathered wood crackle effect,and distress ink.The smaller plastic coated heart was gessoed,script stamped,distress inked edges.I added a wooden heart on the top of that with a dash of Aztec paint topped with a pearl and edged with a string of smaller pearls,I then added some lace round the edge to finish it off.

challenges-
crafting when we can-Bingo/pearls/frame/lace--DT FAVOURITE
love to create-Anything creative/mixed media
crafty boots-see the wood for the trees(wooden heart)
craft your passion-ATG
try it on Tuesday-layer it up
crafty gals corner-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
creative moments-ATG
The sisterhood of crafters-use some pearls
crafting by designs-ATG
the crafty addicts-ATG
Simon says-ATG
Word art Wednesday-ATG
creative artiste-anything mixed media
not just cards-ATG
Hope you can join us and thank you for all your comments-much appreciated
Carol x x

Peace on Earth

Morning and back again with my 2nd of three posts today hopefully-my card today is a GDT spot for Creative Ladybirds ATG challenge-thank you for the invite ladies.The sponsor is Lacy Sunshine and I used the beautiful image Peace on Earth-Angel Kisses-coloured with promarkers and added glamour dust,cardstock from Papermill Direct,B.paper from Docrafts,ribbon/star and gems from stash.

challenges-
Brown sugar-ATG
QKR stampede-Angels-----TOP 5
Allsorts-christmas
ribbon girls-Any image
left of center-fair maidens ----WINNER
craft your passion-ATG
love to scrap-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
Digi choosday-ATG
try it on |Tuesday-layer it up
sunny day crafting-ATG
crafty creations-Christmas
the paper shelter-Christmas card
digistamps4joy-ATG/make it sparkle
Hope you can join us
Carol x x

Steampunk Girl

Morning and sorry I have three DT posts today the first one is for the ATG challenge at CCC Digi Creations-sponsored by Faery Ink and I used the image "Autumn Rose Cogs and Curls,coloured with promarkers,fussy cut image and put it on a tag.The tag was embossed with TH EF -crackle paint -Cosmic Shimmer gold polish,black tulle,and a die-cut heart in mirri board wiped over with black soot DI,ribbon from stash and card from Papermill Direct.

challenges-
Creative fingers-ATG
Morgans artworld-create a tag
Ribbon girls-any image
left of centre-fair maidens
Love to scrap-ATG
Tuesday throwdown-make a tag
Pennys challenges-ATG
crafting by designs-ATG
Simon says-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and hope you will check out the DT cards and blogs
Carol x x