Saturday 25 November 2023

Smash Your Stash ---Stencil Prompt

A trifle late but life not running to plan last couple of weeks-Anyway last Saturday of the month so time for the Smash Your Stash journal page challenge with my blogging friend Vicki from Stamped Smiles. Hope you will check out her blog as she makes  brilliant journal pages.

The challenge this month is "stencils"so I used one from My Favourite Things and a couple from Stencil Girl using Distress Oxide inks and the stamped sentiment is from IndigoBlu,the blue circle was made using a die-cut circle cut out of card as a stencil.

 Any challenges with digi image prizes I amjust playing for fun/and support as no printer!

challenges---

lil patch of crafty friends-ATG

fabnfunky-blue

Pennys challenge-ATG

double D-stripes/dots

stencil fun-ATG

creatalicious-ATG 

creative fingers=ATG

crafty catz-ATG

allsorts-ATG/colours of Winter

creative artiste-ATG 

crafty gals corner-dots/stripes

a perfect time to craft-ATG

classic design-ATG

a place to start-ATG

613 Avenue create-ATG

lets craft and create-ATG

creative moments-ATG

the creative crafters-ATG

Allys Angels-ATG

Happy little stampers-ATG with stencils

Thank you for dropping by any comments are much appreciated.

Carol x x x



Friday 24 November 2023

Mini Milk Carton Treat Boxes

 Morning today I have a Guest Designer Spot at Creative Creases and I made these little mini milk carton treat holders.-Sorry the tutorial is no longer available but there are similar ones on Pinterest.

  I have made the full size version a few years ago.

P.paper from The Works and I fussy cut a couple of Iris flowers for the front and little paper clips from my stash.The holder stands 4"x3" and the little cartons are 2and a half inches x 1 and a half inches.


 


 

 Any challenges with digi image prizes I amjust playing for fun/and support as no printer!


 challenges ----

creative fingers-ATG 

lil patch of crafty friends-ATG

Pennys challenge-ATG

creatalicious-ATG

crafting from the heart-ATG

krafty chicks-all occasions

beautiful blossoms-ATG 

Allys Angels-ATG

love to craft-ATG---------------------TOP PICK

love to scrap-ATG

triple B-birds/blooms/butterflies

a place to start-ATG

613 Avenue create-ATG

lets craft and create-ATG

the paper funday-ATG

crafty calendar-ATG

the creative crafters-ATG

a perfect time to craft-ATG 

classic design-ATG

crafty catz-ATG 

daring cardmakers-prompt-Wish/ATG

Thank you for dropping by and hope you can join in the challenge.

Carol x x x

Saturday 18 November 2023

Robins and Baubles

 Morning -a little late but bad week and completely oblivious to the date -still better late than never as they say.

It's time for the mid month inspiration at Stamping Sensations and I made another card with the baubles-using inspiration from Tracy Evans.

I used distress ink through a circle I cut in card and used as a stencil,stamps from Stampin Up,Pink Frog and AALL&Create.Robins coloured with promarkers.

Any challenges with digi image prizes I amjust playing for fun/and support as no printer!


challenges-----

lil patch of crafty friends-ATG 

passion for promarkers-no birthdays 

I love promarkers-ATG

Pennys challenge-ATG

creatalicious-ATG

CRAFT-Christmas

as you like it-Fave Christmas critter/I always associate  Robins with Christmas. 

crafty catz-ATG-------------------TOP 3

creative fingers-ATG

allsorts-Christmas

inkspirational-Seasonal

a perfect time to craft-ATG

classic design-ATG--------RUNNER UP WINNER

love to craft-ATG

love to scrap-ATG

mix it up-stamping 

Allys Angels-ATG

aud sentiments-Christmas

triple B-birds/blooms/butterflies-----WINNER

creative inspirations-contemporary Christmas colours

daisy chain-Christmas

we love stamping-Christmas characters/ATG

through the purple haze-ATG

unicorn-Christmas

creative moments-ATG/Winter

happy litle stampers-Christmas/ATG

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

Carol x x x




Sunday 5 November 2023

Blue Baubles and Cats

 Morning and I have two DT posts today-the second one is for Inspiration Photo challenge(chosen by Alyson) at  Dragonfly Dreams. We have Maxine as GD this month.


 

I have been dying to have a try at a technique I saw Tracy Evans using.I die-cut a circle in cardstock and used it like a stencil with distress ink,the foliage stamps are from Stampin Up and Pink Frog,sentiment stamp from Pink Frog too,die-cut cats were from a set I bought on a FB decluttering page.Really pleased how this turned out so made another one for a DT next month lol.


Any challenges with digi image prizes I amjust playing for fun/and support as no printer!

 

Challenges----- 

use your stuff-ATG

creatalicious-ATG

the paper shelter-stencil it

addicted to stamps and more-make your mark

the sisterhood of crafters-get inky

trimmies craft-ATG

crafty catz-ATG

creative fingers-ATG

allsorts-ATG

we love to create-ATG

crafting from the heart-ATG

Sheepski designs-getting ready for Christmas

crafts galore encore-ATG

a perfect time to craft-ATG

classic design-ATG

love to craft-ATG

love to scrap-ATG

mix it up-ATG/stamping

creative inspirations-contemorary Christmas colours

the paper funday-ATG

crafty calendar-ATG

Daisy chain-Christmas/Winter 

Happy little stampers-Christmas--------FAVOURITE

through the purple haze-ATG

lil patch of crafty friends-ATG

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

Carol x x x



A Little Robin

 Morning and I have two DT posts today-the first one is for the Christmas challenge at 

Stamping Sensation, and we have two prizes from Penny Black.

We also have Ellie as Guest Designer this month.

The background was made with distress ink on a stamp block and spritzed with water, the stamps are all from AALL&Create and coloured with promarkers. The circles were stamped again onto white card,cut in half and paper pieced, doodled in the corner and B,paper from Paper Favourites.


Any challenges with digi image prizes I amjust playing for fun/and support as no printer!

challenges-----

use your stuff-ATG

double trouble-something/anything/everything------------------TOP 3

I love promarkers-ATG

addicted to stamps-use your mark

Trimmies craft-ATG

krafty chicks-stamp act

crafty catz-ATG

creative fingers-ATG

allsorts-ATG/the great outdoors

crafts galore encore-ATG

love to craft-ATG

love to scrap--ATG

mix it up-stamping

critter crazy-ATG

triple B-birds/blooms/butterflies

crafty calendar-ATG

craft rocket-Winter

a perfect time to craft-ATG

classic design-ATG

Sheepski designs-getting ready for Christmas 

we love stamping-Christmas Characters

Daisy chain-Christmas/Winter

happy little stampers-Christmas

through the purple haze-ATG

lil patch of crafty friends-ATG

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

Carol x x x


Thursday 2 November 2023

Card Chain Swap Reveal

 Morning and time for the Card Chain Swap reveal,34 cards were exchanged.

I went with the sketch again using P.papers from 13@rts,button from stash and flower cut with a Woodware Craft punch and found in oddments box.



My card went to Marianne in Greece and I received a fabulous  card and little gifts from Pia in Norway-thank you so much Pia-loved it.


Any challenges with digi image prizes I amjust playing for fun/and support as no printer!

Challenges-----

use your stuff-ATG

double trouble-something/anything/everything

Pennys challenge-ATG

a perfect time to craft-ATG

classic design-ATG

the paper funday-ATG

love to craft-ATG 

love to scrap-ATG

Thank tou for dropping by and any comments are much appreciated-if you wish to join the swap just check out the link.

Carol x x x

Wednesday 1 November 2023

Turquoise/Topaz

 Morning and I have four DT post today and the fourth one is for the Turquoise/Topaz challenge at Birthstone Challenges.


 

I used the Crafters Companion stencil again and cut into four pieces,Autumn leaves using a TH die with smooshed paper and a string bow from stash and added a teabag.


Any challenges with digi image prizes I amjust playing for fun/and support as no printer!


challenges-----

the sisterhood of crafters-get inky

crafty catz-ATG

my time to craft-Autumn leaves

use your stuff-ATG

classic design-ATG

we love to create-ATG 

a perfect time to craft-ATG

Four Seasons-Fall

the paper funday-ATG

Thank you for dropping by and hope you will join us

Carol x x x

Just Because

 Morning and I have four DT posts today the third one is for the ATG challenge at The Crafty Addicts.I made this card for a friend and blogger -just because.The papers are from The Works,dies from Joy and Spellbinders,card candy from stash. I made this for a blogger friend-just because.


Any challenges with digi image prizes I amjust playing for fun/and support as no printer!


challenges-----

creative fingers-ATG 

creative  creases=fun folds

use your stuff-ATG

double trouble-something/anything/everything

creatalicious-ATG

corrosive-ATG

classic design-ATG----------BEST TECHNIQUE WINNER

crafting fom the heart-ATG 

crafts galore encore-ATG

a perfect time to craft-ATG

love to craft-ATG

love to scrap-ATG

mix it up-ATG

the paper funday-ATG

Thank you for dropping by and hope you will come and play

Carol x x x


Napkin/Serviette Card

 Morning and first of the month I have four DT posts today-the second one is for the Christmas/Winter challenge at Pearly Sparkles.

This is my first time using a napkin/serviette, I used pva glue to adhere the napkin to cardstock -not perfect but liked the textured result, added glossy accents and glamour dust.



Any challenges with digi image prizes I amjust playing for fun/and support as no printer!

Challenges  ------

Pennys-ATG

Use your stuff-ATG

double trouble-something/anything/everything

creatalicious-ATG

try it on Tuesday-add sparkle 

classic design-ATG

we love to create-ATG 

a perfect time to craft-ATG

the paper funday-ATG

Thank you for dropping by and hope you can join us

Carol x x x


Traditional Christmas Colours

 Morning and as it's the 1st of the month I have 4 DT posts today.The 1st one is for the Traditional Christmas colours challenge at Scrapping4fun.I made my favourite (at the moment) Diamond  point card,papers from The Works and the image is from Chocolate Baroque  coloured with promarkers and added glossy accents.Die cut frame from Spellbinders.


Any challenges with digi image prizes I amjust playing for fun/and support as no printer!

 

 Challenges-----

Pennys challenges-ATG 

Simon says-ATG

creative creases-fun folds

use your stuff-ATG

creative moments-It's alive

classic designs-ATG

a perfect time to craft-ATG 

Sheepski designs-getting ready for Christmas----------TOP 3

Mix it up-stamping

the paper funday-ATG

critter crazy-ATG

Thank you for dropping by and hope you will join us 

Carol x x x