CAS

Good Morning All

I recently bought an A4 embossing folder from 'Crafts Too' which is three panels across an A4 sheet.  This is what I made with it.

I cut it into three pieces then mounted onto a folded card.


One end is swirls and a bird, then criss cross and finally more swirls and a bird.




I did not want to add much in the way of embellishments as the embossing is so pretty.

This is the criss cross pattern.


I do have to make lots of 'Get Well' cards the charities I give to.

I just added circles from the off cuts and afew gems.

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Here is my new cleaner!!!!!!!

She may be able to clean this one up for me, this was on the wall outside my door yesterday afternoon!!!!!

  Love her to bits and back. xxxx

xxxxx

Wendy L

Ribbon & Bow

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It is time for the Allsorts Challenge again and the theme this week has been set by Helene and it is Ribbon & Bow so this is a good one for most people I think.

I chose an image form one of the sponsors and coloured with Promarkers.

Then I pondered what to do with it Mmmmmmm.




I decided on something abit different for me and this was after seeing John Next Doors post here on how to make this style of box.  Made from acetate and a couple of pieces of A4 card, EK border punch and a Spellbinders Octagon die.  I found it easier using the red DST instead of a wet glue.

Incase you are wondering, inside is a baby talc and a sponge.

My box is octagonol  instead of hexagonal because I did not have a suitable die.

It took abit of fiddling about but I managed it quite well I think.   I am not too good at measuring and following instructions very closely, I tend to look at something and think,mmm I,ll do it like this........

This is it before putting the image on and putting goods inside.

You could use as a gift box for anyone really and put Body lotion or shower gel inside, or candles or chocolates mmmmmm.

The sponsors this week are ....

Passion for Stamps   will give a winner 4 images of choice.

                       

              And    Ribbon Girl                      

xxxxxx

Wendy L

CHALLENGES ----
Bunny Zoes - Ribbon
   

Boxes

Good Morning All

Friday again and fat club day, I dont think I have done too well this week, but 'heyho' gotta carry on.  I made a Cherry Bakewell from a recipe given to us by one of our leaders and it was made from chick peas, believe it or not, and it was flippin' gorgeous.  If you would like the recipe let me know and I will email it to you.  If you have ever followed the club that uses syns this whole cake is only 6 syns.
Just one week to go until my hols too, so excited.!!!!1

Another project of making boxes.

These measure about 4.5" x 6.5" and will hold about 6 A6 cards.

Now this one came about because I saw a belt at the charity shop, where I work on Tuesday mornings,and I thought it would look great on a card or box as the case may be. 

The tassle was off a cushion cover and the wooden circle and the rope was from the belt.

Then I just decorated with whatever embellishments I wanted.  Quilled flowers (inked on the edges), crochet flowers, corner die cuts, pearls, lace, brads.

I just had to show you all this piccy of Hollie when we Skyped last week.

Her Mum took this pic of her giving Nanna a kiss,  (she kisses the computer screen).  Aint this sweet?  Love her to bits.

xxxx

Wendy L

The Greed

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Charisma Cardz Challenge time again for me and the theme this week is 'The Greed'  (food) set by Catherine.

I chose this digi as it reminded me of my Dad after eating his Sunday lunch, putting his feet and snoring in his chair.  The picture looks abit purple but it is blue.

I Used ----

Image from sponsor 'Dr, Digi' coloured with Promarkers

Sissix Scalloped Square die

Spellbinders scalloped oval die

Homemade tags inked on edges

Paper freebie on a magazine

Gems from local store.

Sponsors this week are ---

All That Scraps 

Sassy Studio Designs

Dr Digi House of Stamps

See challenge blog for details

xxxxx

Wendy L                                                                          

                                                  

Handbag notebook

Good Morning All

I made this little book cover to take for the raffle at my Slimming Club.  I used a cereal box to make the cover and covered with Papermania paper from a goody bag about 2 years ago.

It measures about 6 x 4" and has a little post it pad inside and then I folded pieces of card and glued together to make compartments for storing bits and bobs in.

I will probably make one for myself to keep in my handbag to make notes.


A good gift idea too.

xxxx
Wendy L

Johns Sunday Mojo

Good Morning All

It was Johns turn to provide the goodies for Sunday Mojo this week.

This was left on my window sill on Saturday morning.

Sticky backed fabric, felt, gingham, ribbon and pearls.

I had bought this box ages ago in the local Chino store, so I decided to cover this.  It is about 4" square and 2" deep.

I had to use some of the red DS sticky tape as the fabric was not sticky enough to hold.

I cut the green felt with a  Spellbinders border die.

I cut the felt and gingham with a poinsettia die and mixed the layers and  added a big glass pebble.

I used a glue gun to add all the embellishments as I think this is a stronger bond.  

(I want a battery powered glue gun but cannot find one here, mine is electric).

Why not hop over to Johns blog to see what he has made, the link is at the top of this post.

xxxxxx

                                                                                      Wendy L

Use A B C

Good Morning All

Allsorts Challenge time again and the theme is    ' Use ABC '   set by Jo.

I used ---
A Humphrey topper sheet from Crafters Companion.
Spellbinders Scalloped Circle die.
X Cut labels die.
Embossing folder '1st Class' and inked it.
ABC embellishments have been in my stash for years.
Baby peeloff.

The sponsors are.....
Whimsy   will give the winner 4 images of their choice,  

And

Craftbag 

 

xxxxx
Wendy L

Hollies Christmas Card

Good Morning All

A quick post from me today as I am going to do the dreaded supermarket shopping, how I hate it.

I have been busy getting all my families Christmas cards made as we go on holiday soon and dont want to be panicked when we get back.  Also I want them all ready to post when I get to UK in December to see my new Grandson (cant wait).

This is a recycled Christmas card with crochet edges.

Lace tied into a bow

Computer made sentiment

Embossed card inked on edges

Cheery Lynn Chrysanthemum strip B311 with gem in centre

White gems from local shop

xxx

Wendy L

Spooktastic Times

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This is my week for Moving Along With The Times Challenge as I am on team A and the theme this week is Spooktastic Times so that means anything Halloween or Spooky or Cutie Spooky etc.

I used ---

An easel card

Black card

Paper downloaded from Free Digital Scrapbooking  (they have some great freebies on here)

Image is from Simply Betty coloured with Promarkers

Die D Lites 'Flower Box'

Cheery Lynn Chrysanthemum B311

Marianne Creatables Ivy leaf die CR0206

Ribbon, gems  and charm from stash

Pop over to the challenge blog and join in for this fun challenge.

xxxxx

Wendy L

Boxes of ........

Good Morning All

I have been making quite afew of these boxes (see tutorial here) on Card Making Magic, and I will keep them in reserve to use as gifts.  They can be filled with all sorts of things - cotton wool,   potpourri,  sweets,   chocolates,   (see yesterdays post).

These were made with one sided paper so I had to hide the white bits with something.  I bought a great big bag of assorted buttons when I was in the UK and I decided to use them to decorate this one, along with some homemade flowers using Cheery Lynn 'Roses' die.

I used one sided paper again but cut  pieces to fit on the white bits that contrasted with the shades of beige. 

I decorated with crochet flowers and pearls, Marianne die cut flowers with quilled ones in the centres, inked on the edges. Lace around the top and a doily cut into four pieces and inked on the edges and stuck under the edge.

The corners n this are a new die I bought -
Lea,bilities  45.8558.

Doilies again on this one, lots of quilled flowers (I make these from off cuts of plain white paper, just a half inch strip) and peeloff/acetate  butterflies.

Crochet butterflies and flowers on the sides.

I hope this inspires you to have a go at making these, they are a great way of using loads of bits of stash that you may have around your desk, as I have.
The gold foil butterflies are punched from Duflex bits left from a diecut sheet that has been on my desk for months, I try not to waste anything!!!

I hope you like them.

xxxxx

Wendy L

Happy Birthday John

Good Morning All

This is John Next Doors Birthday Present.  I have made a box (more tomorrow) and put in a bag of M & M's     (he does like a bit of choccy)

I made him afew bead pins of assorted colours.

I made him afew flowers too.

And this is his card.

Have a lovely birthday John.
xxxxx
Wendy L

Autumn / Fall

Good Morning All
The theme this month at Lady Annes Challenge is Autumn Fall so the card I have made is all browns, oranges and yellow.  I would love, love love to go to Boston USA in the fall, it always looks so picturesque when you see it on TV, anyway, back to card making.

I used a digi from the Bugaboo who is sponsoring this challenge.  I do find their digis nice and easy to colour.
This is very much a recycled card ----
Odd pieces of ribbon and twine left on my desk
Leaves cut from scraps
Off cuts from die cuts (Edges)

Items used ----
Lecrea Multi Die for leaves No. 45.8961
Spellbinders Edgebilities Triple Scallop
Sissix Scalloped Squares 657566

xxxxxx
Wendy L

Parchment Pink Lily

Good Morning All

There is no Sunday Mojo this week as John has a DT assignment so we will do one next week when it is his turn to choose the goodies.

So, I thought I would share another parchment creation with you today, I have a little stash of these so I will show you as and when.

This is an A5 size card and looks better in RL than in a Pic.

Hope you all have a lovely Sunday.

xxxx

Wendy L

CHALLENGES ----
Chocolate, coffee & Cards # 49 - Flowers
   

Autumn Colours

Good Morning All

I am going to  new craft class this morning that is starting in my local bar, just going for a nosey really!!

We went on the Tapas Wheel last night and doing it again this afternoon.  This is where all the local bars in the village put on a tapa and a drink (wine or beer) for 1.80euro, so we did few last night with friends and doing afew more this afternoon with our Spanish teacher and his wife.  All the tapas last night were so yummy and all washed down with vino blanco so this does not help the diet!!!!

Saturday morning means Allsorts Challenge time again and this week the theme is Autumn Colours chosen by Catherine.

I used some butterflies digis  from our sponsor 'Digi Stamp Boutique' coloured with Promarkers.

Our sponsor is  who will give 6 images to winner.         

Digistamp Boutique     http://www.digistampboutique.co.uk/catalog/

Brown card and beige card (OH beer cartons)
Brown ivy flourish is Cheery Lynn B315
Flowers are Spellbinders Bitty Blossoms.
Terracotta card and border is Kanban

xxxxx

Wendy L

CHALLENGES ------
Sweet Stampin Challenge -- Autumn is here
Little Scrap Pieces linky party

Baby Humphrey

Good Morning All

I,ve been so busy making loads of Christmas cards, probably upto about 100 now.  I,ve made all my special ones for the family, including my new Grandson due on 13th Nov.

My card today is using the sweet Humphrey die cut decoupage.

I used ----

Papers from stash (believe it or not, I never buy papers, I have a drawer full that have, either been won, given to me  or freebies)

Satin ribbon with charm

Mirri card

Hand and foot embellishment bought in UK.

xxxxx

Wendy L

CHALLENGES-----
Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes + ribbon
Fab N Funky # 187 - Ribbon
Crafty Sentiments - Fave technique of colour combo  Decoupage
Deep Ocean Challenge # 61 - For a Baby
  

MAWTT

Good Morning All

This is my first post as a DT for Moving Along With The Times Challenge.   I will be posting once a fortnight for them and really looking forward to it. 

It is a nice easy theme for my first one 'Anything Goes' so here goes.

I used ----

Penny Black image coloured with Promarkers.

Ribbon won on a challenge from Crafty Ribbons.

Fiskars heart border punch.

All other bits from stash (trying to use up my bits).

So pop over the the challenge blog and join in the fun.

xxxxx

Wendy L

Bingo

Good Morning All

Charisma Cardz Challenge time again and this week the theme is Bingo (see challenge blog for card)

I chose an image from one of the sponsors Time For Tea and the bottom line on the bingo sheet ----
Gems  -  Pearls  -  Easel Card

I used --

Promarkers to colour image

Cheery Lynn leaf die

Pearls and gems from stash

Different shades of blue card, pale blue embossed

Stripey paper free in a magazine

Sponsors ----

Time for Tea

And

Bugaboo

                                                 

xxxx

Wendy L