Post New Year Crafting

Happy New Year everyone. I’m on leave at the moment and it’s raining cats and dogs outside so it’s a great chance for me to get my craft on.

First up is a card for:

I made a card with a kite fold element on the front. I’ve been trying different types of folds on cards lately and thought this was super fun. The DSP is from Stampin Up and the stamps are from Simon Says Stamp.

Next is a card for:

I decided to make a tall slimline card and used the Pedal to the Metal stamp set from Stampin Up coloured with my Stampin Blends.

Next is a card for TGIF #297 – Colour Challenge.

I used a piece of DSP from Love Nicole ‘ Monochrome’ and a sentiment form Simon Says Stamp ‘Big Birthday Wishes’.

Next is a card for:

I made a simle card using Stampin Up’s Garden Wishes, where I gold embossed the flower head and then used the rectangle frame embossing folder.

Lastly is a card for the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers #175 – L is for Lewd Christmas.

I used the Beautiful Baubles stamp set from Stampin Up which I coloured with my Stampin Blends and added a sentiment I created on my computer.

Well that’s it for today. The rain has now stopped and being Melbourne, the sun is out! Thanks for stopping by for a look; enjoy the rest of your weekend.

WWC #302 – Marsha’s Special 3 Week Anything Goes Challenge

Hello there, it’s time for another Watercooler Wednesday Challenge and Marsha is our host with a special 3 week challenge which is Anything Goes!

I decided to make a Christmas ornament for my tree using the Stampin Up ‘Dove of Hope’ dies.

Come join in the fun and make a card or project of your choosing. Check out the projects that the other artists at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges have created, take the challenge and link your creation to the challenge post. We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Tuesday, 5th January 2021 at 9:00 Melbourne Time or Monday 4th January 2021 5pm US Mountain Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Even More Christmas Cards!

Even though I’ve sent my cards this year, I like to have some extras for those I might have forgotten and not anticipated getting a card from. I did have a few left over, but Miss K pinched them for her school friends, so I’m glad there are still lots of challenges with Christmas card themes to inspire me.

First up is a card for Cardz 4 Guyz #259 Tradtional Christmas.

I used the Stampin Up Signs of Santa stamp set coloured with my Stampin Blends and some ‘Tis the Season DSP. Can’t get more traditional than Santa checking his list!

Next is a card for the Little Red Wagon #579 – Snow Day.

I used the Stampin Up Freezin’ Fun stamp set coloured with my Stampin Blends. I sponged the sky and snow and added some puffy paintto the tress and snow.

Next is a card for a couple of challenges:

I love the film ‘Elf’, which also matches the Mix it up photo inspiration and Im partial to banners on my cards. I used a stamp set from Essentials by Ellen called Elf’d by Julie Ebersole.

Next is a card for:

I used one of my favourite tree stamps from Altenew called Sketched Evergreen that I inked up in 3 shades of Catherine Pooler Design blue inks. I decided to add a gold glitter bow on top rather than the star.

Lastly is a card for:

A reindeer is a magical creature right? I used a reindeer stamp from Woodware Craft Collection called Reindeer Bells coloured with my Stampin Blends and a sentiment from Picket Fences called Santa’s Sleigh Ride. This was a super quick card to make and I love that faux stitched die.

Well, that’s it for today. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

WWC #301 – Dawn’s Challenge: All About Occasions

Hello there, it’s time for another Watercooler Wednesday Challenge and Dawn is our host with an all about occasions challenge this week!

I decided to make a 2×2 box to hold a little Christmas gift I bought my daughter. I used some DSP and a stamp set from Stampin Up ‘ Warm Hugs’.

Come join in the fun and make a card for an occasion of your choosing. Check out the projects that the other artists at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges have created, take the challenge and link your creation to the challenge post. We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Tuesday, 15th December at 9:00 Melbourne Time or Monday 14th December 5pm US Mountain Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Christmas Craft Creations – December – Winter Blues

Well, this month we have another challenge over at Christmas Craft Creations challenge blog and our theme is all about Winter Blues.

I made a fancy fold card with some glittery blue paper and some cute emus from Uniquely Creative ‘Aussie Christmas’ that I coloured with myh Stampin Blends and then fussy cut out.

Come join in our fun and add to your Christmas card stash. Visit the challenge blog to check out the inspiration the other CCCettes have made. Link up your card by 3am 12th January 2021 (Melbourne time) or 6pm 12th January 2021 (UK time).

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

More Christmas Cards!

It’s been a hectic past week; decorating the house, shopping and wrapping presents, catching up with friends after 6 months of being locked down plus working full time! I’ve taken the chance to do a bit of crafting to reset my mind.

First up is a card for:

I used a snowflake die over an alcohol ink panel.

The colours got a tad bit muddy but trust me it looks much better in real life!

Next is a card for :

I slightly modified the sketch and stamped the Stampin Up ‘Celebrate Sunflowers’ stamp and coloured it with Christmas red and green and added a sentiment from Uniquely Creative.

Lastly is a card for the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers #174 – E is for elves.

I used the Don’t Stop Believin’ Stampin Up stamp set, coloured with my Stampin Blends. I then cut a few tag layers, added some ribbon and tinsel and the sentiment along the base.

I can totally relate to this tabgled elf!

Well that’s it for today. Thanks for stopping by for a look.

WWC #300 – Tristan’s Challenge: Anything Goes with a Feminine Twist

Hello there, it’s time for another Watercooler Wednesday Challenge and I’m our host with a feminine challenge this week!

For my card I used a dress form die, added some sequins for the dress bodice, pearls for a necklace and coloured some netting for the skirt.

Come join in the fun and make a feminine card. Check out the projects that the other artists at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges have created, take the challenge and link your creation to the challenge post. We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Tuesday, 7th December at 9:00 Melbourne Time or Monday 6th December 5pm US Mountain Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Fusion: Merry, Joy, Cheer

Hello there, it’s time for another Fusion Challenge and do we have a great sketch and inspirational photo for you!

I followed the sketch and borrowed the banner and gnome from the photo. I used a snow flake embossing folder, a die gnome, a little banner and some scraps of paper. I love it when a card comes together with left over bits and bobs.

Come join in the fun and make a card based on the sketch, inspiration photo or both! Check out the projects that the other artists at Fusion have created, take the challenge and link your creation to the challenge post. We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Wednesday, 9th December at 7pm Melbourne Time or Tuesday 8th December 12pm US Pacific Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

WWC #299 – Heidi’s Challenge: All About Occasions

Hello there, it’s time for another Watercooler Wednesday Challenge and Heidi is our host with an all about occasions challenge this week!

I found a super cute die set awhile ago that makes a card that looks like mittens on arms. I used some Stampin Up DSP and some puffy paint to look like mitten fur and some sequins around the edge for that bit of bling.

Come join in the fun and make a card for an occasion of your choosing.. Check out the projects that the other artists at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges have created, take the challenge and link your creation to the challenge post. We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Tuesday, 30th NovemberX at 9:00 Melbourne Time or Monday 29th November 5pm US Mountain Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

WWC #298 – Kath’s Challenge: Anything Goes with a Masculine Twist

Hello there, it’s time for another Watercooler Wednesday Challenge and Kath is our host with a masculine challenge this week!

I decided to make a slimline card with my Stampin Up ‘Mountain Air’ stamp set.

Come join in the fun and make a masculine card. Check out the projects that the other artists at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges have created, take the challenge and link your creation to the challenge post. We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Tuesday, 23rd November at 9:00 Melbourne Time or Monday 22nd November 5pm US Mountain Time to link up your project.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.