As CAS it GETS !!

Hi
I was asked to make a card with a clown on it for a little boy ...not too fussy ,so here is as  CAS as i can manage ...being as i am an embellishment junkie...i think it looks a little PLAIN,but the lady loved it,I used a digi image from lacey sunshine..promarkers,an embosslits sweet button folder for the red buttonds from SU and a su edge punch,an oval and scalloped oval x cut die,The papers are from  the trimcraft first edition family ties pad and the ribbon is from meiflower crafts.

Challenges entered
Digi Haven – digi image plus buttons [entry 2 of 3]
Sisterhood of Crafters anything goes [entry2 of 3]
The Stamping Chef for a boy
Digi Makeover Challenge  celebrations
Digi Darla Challenge celebrate
Lexi's Creations  happy birthday
Sparkle N Sprinkle  use a digi image
613 Avenue Create  anything goes[opt pic inspiration]
Robyn`s Fetish  stripes or spots
One Stop Craft  buttons and bows
Send a Smile for Kids  birthday fun for kids
Dutch Dare Card Challenge  buttons and bows
Crafting By Design  anything goes
Paper Shelter Challenge  for the boys[ entry2 of 3]

 

Make it Monday linky challenge day.....

Hi all
It is time for another Make It Monday papercraft challenge....congrats to all the winners from last week and thanks to you all for entering the challenge....
This week the sponsor is Meljen Designs Digital Stamps  and the lucky winner will win 4 single digi images of their choice

The challenge at Make it monday always has an anything papercraft goes them and so there is no excuse for not having a go....
For my DT project this week i have used the sweet Pappa Bear image from meljens,I coloured with promarkers,.I used first edition New Leaf papers by trimcraft .The banner is made using a punch from SU,the ribbons and buttons are from meiflower crafts,The edge punch is also from SU.The lettering is made using a TH  vintage market die and kraft card,The sentiment is computer generated.

Challenges entered
Colour Me Creative Challenge any colour ..celebrate[entry1 of 3]
Di's Digis Designs  anything but square [entry1 of 3]
My Time to Craft  use kraft card
Speedy and Friends  easel card
Digi Haven – digi image plus buttons [entry 1 of 3]
Crafty Ribbons  anything goes with ribbon
Southern Girls  buttons [1 entry only]
Vicky's Place  teddy with a friend
Penny's Paper-Crafty  anything goes [entry3 of 3]
Paper Shelter Challenge for the boys [entry1 of 3]
Sisterhood of Crafters   anything goes [entry1 of 3]
The Stamping Chef  for a boy
Through The Craft Room Door  anything goes[entry2 of 2]
Party Time Tuesdays bingo [buttons,ribbon,shaped card ]

For my Pick Of The Week i have chosen this stunning entry from ANREDA  and you will find her blog Here ,what a stunning 3d project ,so many fabulous details and gorgoeus colours...I love it 




Well that is it from me
Do pop over and have a go ..i look forward to seeing all the wonderful entries and gorgeous DT projects for your inspiration
Good luck and happy crafting
Tracey x

HAPPY 60th ANNIVERSARY CARD

Hi

I have made this card for my friends mum and dad on their 60th anniversary...imagine that ..60 years together ...bless them .I have used the tied together embossing folder from couture creations,,i uaed a darice flower embossing folder too ,silver mirri card,a fancy oval die,some lace from my stash and a tonic cornflower die set for the flowers.the ribbon and gems are from meiflower crafts,the flourishes are dies from memory box.The sentiment is printed from the computer in curlz mt font

challenges entered
My Heart Pieces Digital Stamps Challenge embossing
Paper Crafting Journey  use a sentiment
Crafting By Design  anything goes
Crafting for all Seasons  no stamps allowed
Penny's Paper-Crafty  anything goes [entry1 of 3]
Sisterhood of Crafters  anything goes [entry1 of 3]
Stampavie and More  lots of die cuts
Craft Room Challenge  so sentimental
Crafty Sentiments  monochromatic
Flourishes Timeless Tuesday  wedded bliss
Tuesday Throwdown  make your own backgrounds
Cupcake Craft  monochrome
Tammy's Scrapin Corner  bling it up
613 Avenue Create  anything goes[optional colours]
Hobbycutz   monochrome
Robyn`s Fetish  make your own flowers

distressed masculine card

Hi all
Here is a card i have made using a stamp set by kanban...they are very steampunk inspired and quirky and i love them....I have distressed the cardbase and papers and around the image with TH distress ink in vintage photo,the tickets ,embossing folder , hitch fasteners and snaps are also by TH,the clock die is a sizzix oneThe stunning wooden penny farthing is from crafty emblies and i coloured the image with promarkers


challenges entered
Try It On Tuesday  inventors/nventions/steampunk
Cards For Men  anything goes
Crafty Bloggers Network  anything goes
Simon Says Stamp and Show  vintage
Crafty-Emblies  anything goes
Opus Gluei  bicycle
A Gem of a Challenge  distress
One Stop Craft  not square
Stampin With The Dragon - steampunk

 

 

 

 

 

 

Challenge #165 at I ♥ ProMarkers .

Hi all
It is challenge time again at I ♥ ProMarkers . Thanks to all of you who entered last weeks challenge and congratulations to all the winners ,I had wonderful time visiting all your blogs. This week the theme of the challenge is  "A square card with something round on it" and the sponsor for this weeks challenge is Pink Gem Designs



For my DT project i have made this card using a digi image called Chloe with a daisy from  Pink Gem Designs.The glittered and embossed papers are from trimcraft first edition New bloom pad.The flowers are made using  a daisy 2 die from SU.I coloured her with promarkers,The sentiment is  from an old  die cut set  from craftwork cards,The butterflies ,ribbon and gems are from meiflower crafts.the buttons are from my stash and are around a year old!!I also used nesties .

Challenges entered
Clear It Out  anything goes and stash item [2 or more buttons]
Creative Card Crew handmade flowers
Die Cuttin' Divas  flowers
Digital Tuesday  birthdays
Through The Craft Room Door  anything goes[entry1 of 2]
Party Time Tuesday bingo [glitter ,die cuts flowers]
Whoopsi Daisy use circles
Love to Create bingo [sentiment ,ribbons gems/bling]
One Stitch At A Time  use a digi
Platypus Creek Digitals flowers and pearls
Robyn`s Fetish  make your own flowers
Allsorts  passion for flowers
Delightful Challenges   anything colourful [1 entry]
Shelly's Images   april showers bring may flowers
613 Avenue Create anything goes optional colour theme

So pop over and check out what the DT have made for your inspiration and join in the fun at I ♥ ProMarkers .
Happy crafting
Tracey xx

Gorjuss gift box and card

Hi All
I have made this gorjuss gift box and card using the new ultimate die cut pack by santoro...I kept the design CAS as i wanted the image to stand out seeing as it is so cute....lol
The bbox was made by just folding 12x12 papers and you can find a fab tutorial on how to make it on the easy box tutorial tab under my blog header......I also used nval/scalloped oval dies from x cut and an SU edge punch....The black pearls and spotty ribbon came from meiflower crafts..

challenges entered
Crafty Bloggers Network  anything goes
Crafty Cardmakers  card and matching box/gift wrap or bag
Cutie Pie Challenge  CAS
Love to Scrap  die cuts and punches
Melonheadz Friends Challenge  fancy folds[box]
Paper Playtime  more than 1 fold [box]
Unstampabelles  anything but a card
613 Avenue Create  anything goes
The Squirrel & the Fox  furry friends
Paper Creator's Crafts all about spots
Crafting for all Seasons  no stamps allowed [entry 1 of 3]
Stamp n Doodle - anything goes
7 Kids College Fund [entry3 of 3] anything goes
 

 

Make It Monday Linky Party ....open

Hi all
It is time for another Make It Monday papercraft challenge....congrats to all the winners from last week and thanks to you all for entering the challenge....
This week the sponsor is our very own michelle ...boss of MIM and the owner of  the Pink Paper Paradise  store ..the store is open to austrailian visitors only but

          The lucky  winner  who leaves a comment for another entrant will win this darling stamp and it will be posted worldwide.......

The challenge at Make it monday always has an anything papercraft goes them and so there is no excuse for not having a go....
For my DT project this week i have used a saturated canary digi  image called Nevaeh ,the papers are from trimcraft first edition's new release called floral pavillion...the white flower behined the craftwork cards sentiment is made using an SU daisy die,the other flowers are made using tonic punches and memory box dies,The dies behined the image are from SU ,the ribbons,irridesant butterflies and pearls are from meiflower crafts,



Challenges entered
Catch The Bug - bingo [pearls ,designer papers ,pastel colours] entry 1 of 3
Send a Smile for Kids  birthday fun for kids
Card Makin' Mamas  ribbon [entry1 of 2]
Stempelsonnen Challenge  easel card[entry1 of 3]
Crafty Ribbons  pink and green
Creative Belli  pastels
Digistamps 4 Joy  easel card and bling
Inky Impressions  punches and dies
Nutcrafters anything goes[1 entry]

7 Kids College Fund [entry2 of 3] anything goes
The Stamping Chef  anything goes
Can You Digi It butterflies
Creative Card Crew  handmade flowers
Going Grey With Scrap-Creations flower power
Inky Chicks  birthday girl
Country View Crafts' Challenge  butterflies
Emma's Cards UK  butterflies
Scribbles Designs Challenge - shaped cards [entry1 of 3]
Sparkle N Sprinkle Sketch Challenge  use a digi
lovetocreatechallenge. bingo [flowers,die cuts/punches ,ribbons]

For my Pick Of The Week i have chosen this stunning entry from Sanja  and you will find her blog HERE.What a wonderfully pretty creation,i love all the papers and elements Sanjja has used ,the vintage feel of the card is perfect....I love it

     




Well that is it from me
Do pop over and have a go ..i look forward to seeing all the wonderful entries and leave them a comment ,also check out the amazing DT creations
Good luck and happy crafting
Tracey x

Little birdy tag

Hi all
 Here is a tag i have made using the first edition Chic Noir papers by trimcraft,i love these papers  .....
The birscage is a xizzix die,the birdy was made using a SY punch,the lace is from my stash and the ribbons and gems  and spotty buttons  are from meiflower crafts,the handmade flower is  made using a punch from tonic.the flourish is a memory box die.

challenges entered
Creative Card Crew handmade flowers
Card and Scrap use dies
Inklings and Yarns anything goes
Art Impressions Stamps Challenge at least 4 layers
Crafting for all Seasons  no stamps allowerd [entry1 of 3]
ABC Challenge  L is for lovely lace
Artistic Inspirations  anything but a card [entry2 of 3]
foreverfriendschallengeblog. die cuts and punches
Incy Wincy Designs fur or feathers
Lexi's Creations lace /ribbons
MyGrafico  anything goes
Whoopsi Daisy - not a square
613 Avenue Create  anything goes [optional sketch]
Crafty-Emblies  anything goes
Eclectic Ellapu  put a tag on it
Kenny K`s Krafty Krew  dies and punches

Sweet Butttons Ballerina

Hi all

Here is a card i have made usong the sweet buttons stamp i won in a competition from SET in haverfordwest .she is made by Kanban...aint she a cutie.I used the gorgeous blank canvas first edition papers from Trimcraft,a grande nestie for the frame around her,a darice embossing folder on the base card and a boofle buttons embossing folder on the panel behined ger.The large rose was handmade using a punch set from tonic,the smaller spiky flowers are made using rolled flower  dies from memory box .The butterflies die is from cheery lynn and the pearls,ballet shoe charm  and ribbons are from meiflower crafts.The leaves are a marianne d  die.

chalenges entered
Creative Card Crew handmade flowers
Going Grey With Scrap-Creations flower power [entry2 of 2]
Card and Scrap use dies
One Stop Craft [entry2 of 2] pastels
Creative Belli  pastels
Paper Shelter Challenge  at least 2 flowers
Inklings and Yarns  anything goes
The Stamping Chef  for a girl
Anything Goes Challenge  heavy metal
LEJ Designs  emboss it
Country View Crafts' Challenge  butterflies
Marianne's Design Divas  going girly
Art Impressions Stamps Challenge  at least 4 layers

Pastel Colour challenge at I ♥ ProMarkers

Hi all
It is challenge time again at I ♥ ProMarkers . Thanks to all of you who entered last weeks challenge ,I had wonderful time visiting all your blogs. This week the theme of the challenge is "Pastel Colours"  and you must use promarkers ,tria markers or flexi markers on your project. The sponsor for this weeks challenge is The Paper Shelter    and the lucky winner will recieve a $10.00 voucher to spend at the paper shelter store                                 



For my DT project i have made this 8x8 card using a sweet digi image called Zoe spring and you will find her Here.I coloured her with promarkers,I used pink gem digital papers,  a spellbinders elegant labels 4  die for the frame surrounding the image,
The flowers are made using  dies from memory box.The butterfly was a free die from a mag last week.The sentiment is from SU.the ribbons and gems are from meiflower crafts

Challenges entered
365 Cards  welcome spring
Creative Card Crew handmade flowers
Digital Tuesday springtime
Going Grey With Scrap-Creations  flower power [entry1 of 2]
Card and Scrap  use dies
Digi Darla Challenge  garden /flowers
Digi Makeover Challenge girly girl
Joanna Sheen Challenge  spring into spring
Lacy Sunshine  spring fever
2 Sisters - hats
One Stop Craft  [entry1 of 2] pastels
Crafty Ribbons  green and pink
My Heart Pieces Digital Stamps Challenge spring/easter

So pop over and check out what the DT have made for your inspiration and join in the fun at I ♥ ProMarkers .
Happy crafting
Tracey xx

Butterfly tag

Hi all
The girlies from my monday craft club wanted to have a go at making tags so here is the tag i designed for them all to have a go at....they loved it and all 8 ladies produced a gorgeous tag the same in various colours ....I used a  butterfly embossing folder from sizzix,distressed it with TH inks,the oval nestie is from spellbinders,the script stamp is from indigo blu.The fab layered  buterfly is a stamp set from the craftypad that i have had for 3yrs..the leaves are a die from cheery lynn and the handmade rose is made using a tonic punch set.the pearls are from meiflower crafts and the lace and ribbon is from my stash.
 challenges entered
Artistic Inspirations anything but a card
Card Mania  punches and die scuts [entry3 of 3]
Cheery Lynn Designs  pretty in purple
Crafty Bloggers Network  anything goes
Forever Friends  die cuts and punches
House of Gilli lace and pearls
Lexi's Creations  lace /ribbons
613 Avenue Create  anything goes
Eclectic Ellapu  put a tag on it [entry 1 of 2]
Pile It On  embossing
Bloggers  embossing
Hotshot Crafts  anything but a card
Crafts and Me  lace and pearls
Whimsical Designs  embossing