A New Great-Nephew!

On Wednesday, my 3rd great-nephew Jack David arrived, weighing in at 7lb 5oz.

He is named after my Dad and my nephew.

I'm looking forward to meeting him tomorrow for a cuddle.

He joins my two other great-nephews and six great-nieces.

Here is the card I made for my nephew and his wife...

The products I have used are:-
My Favourite Things - Hello There
Cuttlebug 3"x3" die - Baby #2

Large Alphabet - Brand Unknown

Challenges entered:-
Pixie's Crafty Workshop #348 - Anything Goes
The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Calendar - For a Child
Cardz 4 Guyz - To Die For
Country View Challenges - Letters and/or Numbers
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes

Die Cut Divas - Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

Thank you for visiting today.

Janice x

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #88 - Anything Goes

A new challenge has started at 'A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge Blog'
where the theme is always 'Anything Goes'

Details of the challenge can be found HERE
where 3/5 randomly drawn winners will each get to choose
3 sets of Lozzy's papers

Here is my design team card...

I added some Glimmer dust to the paper and butterfly to give a

bit of sparkle.

The products I have used are:-

Lozzy's digi papers - Ashby
Spellbinders Labels 1
The Works - Stitched Frame 

Digistamp Boutique - A4 Quick Print Butterflies

Challenges entered:-

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes
Scrapy Land - Anything Goes
The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/Optional theme 'Embellish It'

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned paper Challenge - Anything Goes

Thank you for visiting today.

Janice x

Alphabet Challenge - 'Z is for Zesty Colours'

Today, a new challenge starts at Alphabet Challenge
where the theme for this fortnight is  'Z is for Zesty Colours’
Orange, Lemon or Lime

The details of the challenge can be found HERE

Here is my design team card...

The products I have used are:-
Sun rays stencil - Brand unknown
Spellbinders Nestabilities - Circle and Scalloped Circle
Inca Wood Mounted Stamp - Happy Birthday
Ranger Distress Ink - Fossilized Amber

Challenges entered:-

Ike's World - C is for CAS/Anything Goes

Papercraft Challenges - Clean and Simple

As You Like It Challenge - Favourite Dies or Stencils

(I love the effect nesting dies give to a sentiment or image)

Crafty Creations - Anything Goes
Creative Moments - Anything Goes
Ellibelle's Corner - Think Spring or Add some green
Sisterhood of Crafters - One for the Ladies/Girls

Unicorn Challenge - Spring

Thank you for visiting today.

Janice x

Guest Designer - 'Through the Craft Room Door' Challenge

Last month I was lucky enough to win a challenge over at
Through the Craft Room Door  

I was delighted to be invited as a guest designer for them this week.

Today, I am sharing my card for their new challenge,
where the theme is 'Anything Goes'

The sponsor this week is Sparkle N Sprinkle with a generous
prize of a $15.00 gift code to the store.

Here is the card I made for a friend's recent birthday.

The products I have used are:-

My Favourite Things - Die-Namics - Cross-Stitch Ovals
Sparkle N Sprinkle digi set - Chianti
Promarkers

Challenges entered:-
Cardz 4 Guyz - To Die for
Digi Choosday Challenge - Anything Goes
Watercooler Wednesday - All about Occasions
Make My Monday - Something New (new digi image and sentiment)
Use Your Stuff - Stitching - Real or Faux

Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Friends - Ladies/Girls

Thank you for your visit today.

Janice x

Birthday Card for my Sister

Today, I am sharing the birthday card I made for my sister,
who celebrated her birthday last week.

I used mint green pearlized card for the embossed panel, adding

diamante gems to the centre of the flowers.

The products I have used are:
Spellbinders Nestabilities - Circles
Spellbinders Nestabilities Decorative Elements - Lacey Circles
Apple Blossom Embossing Folder - Intricate Sophistication
Apple Blossom A5 Swirly Sentiments and Banner die
Sentiment - Computer Generated

Challenges entered:-
Dragonfly Journeys - Green Goodness
Crafty Friends - Ladies/Girls
Crazy 4 Challenges - Flowers
CAS on Friday - Embossing (Dry or Heat)
Dragonfly Dreams - For a Special Female

Thank you for visiting today.

Janice x

My Time to Craft #392 - 'It's Raining Cats and Dogs'

A new challenge has started over at My Time to Craft

where the theme this fortnight is 'It's Raining Cats and Dogs'
All the details can be found HERE

Here is my design team card...

The products I have used are:-
Hunkydory The second Little Book of Decoupage
Sentiment stamp - Unknown brand

Thank you for visiting today.

Janice x

Just a Note...

I needed to make a very quick thank you card, and what quicker way than
using an embossing folder straight onto the base card.
Lastly, I stamped the sentiment and added a couple of enamel dots to finish.

The products I have used are:-
Embossing Folder - Brand unknown
Sentiment stamp - Free gift with craft magazine 

Thank you for visiting today.

Janice x