Diamond Wedding Anniversary

Today I am sharing my latest design team card

made for the Dies R Us Inspirational Blog

Full instructions on how I made this card can be found HERE.

The items I have used are:-

Cheery Lynn - Fanciful Flourish

Memory Box - Pippi Butterfly

Martha Stewart Border Punch - Lace Heart Edge

Docrafts Xcut Punch - Small Daisy

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:-

Amusing Challenge - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes

One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes with Flowers

Corrosive Challenge - Lots of Layers

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Wedding/Special Occasion

Fussy and Fancy - Say it with Flowers

Polkadoodle- Use a die cut 

Why not check out all the fabulous dies available at the Dies R Us store AND, 

don't forget we have a Dies R Us Challenge Blog too!

A new challenge is offered on the 1st and 15th of each month with a PRIZE VOUCHER 

offered to the lucky winner of each challenge.

click below for:
STORE
CHALLENGE BLOG
INSPIRATION BLOG
FACEBOOK
PINTEREST

See you again soon!
Janice

Male Birthday Card

Firstly, I would like to say hello and welcome to Gibmiss,
a new follower to my blog.

Today I would like to share the card I made for my nephew who
celebrated his birthday yesterday.
He loves a bit of DIY, so I thought this image would be suitable,
although I must add, he's half the age Alf looks!

The items I have used are:-
Die-Namics - Pierced Rectangles
Digi Stamp Boutique image - DIY Alf
Crafts-Too Embossing Folder - Tools

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-
Cardz 4 Guyz - Clean and Simple
Pixie's Snippets Playground - Anything Goes
Scrapyland - Masculine
The Crazy Challenge - R is for Repair Man
Crafty Calender Challenge - Father's Day/For a Male
That's Crafty - Masculine
Dragons Lair Designs - One for the Guys
Time Out Challenges - Masculine with optional twist of mixed media

Thanks for looking in.

Janice x

Birthday Balloons

Today I am sharing my latest card I
made for the Dies R Us Inspirational Blog.

My card is 6" x 4" and I first cut the Happy Birthday on a small piece of purple card using the Die-Versions - Corner Concepts/Happy Birthday. 

Next I cut a piece of purple card to attach to the sentiment 

corner, and adhered to the card base.

Using a slighter smaller piece of white card, I ran it 

through my machine,using an embossing folder to add some 

texture, then attached it to the purple card, leaving a small border.

Next, using the Elizabeth Craft Designs - Balloons die, I cut three 

balloons in coloured card and three strings in silver mirri card. 

I then attached them to the card with glue and 3D foam pads. 

I covered the balloons with glossy accents to give them some shine

and added the tiny bow and purple gems to finish.

Here are the dies I have used:-

Thanks so much for stopping by. Check back daily for more great inspiration 

from the girls on the design team.

Why not check out all the fabulous dies available at the Dies R Us store AND, 

don't forget we have a Dies R Us Challenge Blog too!

A new challenge is offered on the 1st and 15th of each month with a PRIZE VOUCHER 

offered to the lucky winner of each challenge.

click below for:
STORE
CHALLENGE BLOG
INSPIRATION BLOG
FACEBOOK
PINTEREST

See you again soon!
Janice

Female Birthday Card

Today I am sharing a birthday card I made last week for a good friend. 

We met on holiday in Tunisia, 30 years ago, only to find we lived 16 miles 

apart. We have remained good friends ever since.

The items I have used are:-

Tattered Lace - High Heel Glam

Docrafts- Xcut Embossing Folder - Wicker

Woodware - Scalloped Oval Punch

Stampin' Up - Word Window Punch

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Crafting with Friends - Anything Goes

Polkadoodles - Use a Die Cut

Ruby's Rainbow - Hip to be Square

Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes

Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes

Crafty Gals Corner - Sparkle and Shine

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Brown Sugar - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by.

Janice x

Female Birthday Card

Today, I am sharing my latest design team card I 

have made for the Dies R Us Inspirational Blog.

I started by making a 5 3/4" square card base in navy blue card. 

I then cut a 4 1/2" square card in pearlised yellow card and ran it through my 

embossing machine using an Embossalicious chevron embossing folder.

Next I mat and layered this card onto blue and yellow card and 

adhered to my card base.

Using the Dies R Us - Elegant Corner die, I cut four corners in blue card and glued

them to the yellow embossed card to make a frame.

I then cut the Sue Wilson Designs Expressions - Happy Birthday and

the Memory Box - Resting Birds in blue card, and adhered them to the 

yellow card, using only two of the four resting birds.

I added pearl gems to each corner to complete the card.

Why not check out the great selection of dies available at the Dies R Us store, 

and don't forget there is a Dies R Us Challenge Blog too. 

A new challenge is offered on the 1st and 15th of each month with a PRIZE VOUCHER 

offered to the lucky winner of each challenge.

click below for:
STORE
CHALLENGE BLOG
INSPIRATION BLOG
FACEBOOK
PINTEREST

See you again soon!
Janice

New Home Card

Firstly, I would like to say hello and welcome to my new 

followers, Lozzy and Granmargaret.

Today I am sharing a New Home card which I made for some friends. 

I found the idea on Pinterest and thought it was something a little different.

The items I have used are:-

Spellbinders Nestabilities - Squares

Memory Box - Country Landscape

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Paper Girls Challenge - Use your Scraps

One Stitch at a Time - Layer it Up

Pixie's Snippets Playground - Anything Goes

Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes

Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes

Craft your Passion - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking in.

Janice x

30th Male Birthday Card

Firstly I would like to say hello and welcome to Angela B,
 a new follower to my blog.

Today I have a 30th Birthday card I made for a friend's son, who loves beer and dogs!

The items I have used are:-

Spellbinders Nestabilites - Squares and Scalloped Squares

Cuttlebug Olivia Alphabet

Digistamp Boutique Image - Dexter and Beer (discontinued)
EK Success Corner Adorner Punch - Photo Corner

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Daring Cardmakers - Man's Best Friend

Alphabet Challenge - H for Hand Coloured

Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - Use a Die Cut

Dragons Lair Designs - One for the Guys

Double D Challenges - One for the Boys!

Scrapyland - Masculine

Doubleclick - For a man or Boy

Inky Chicks - Father's Day or Male

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything Goes

Craft Rocket Challenges - For a Man/Boy

Before I go, why not pop over to Dar's Crafty Creations blog where she is giving
away a fabulous die from the wonderful new die company Tutti Designs.
Draw ends on the 30th June.

Thanks for stopping by.

Janice x

Decorated Chipboard Heart

Firstly, I would like to say hello and welcome to Lilian,
a new follower to my blog.

Here is my latest project made for the Fiskarettes Design team which you

 can find on their Facebook page here

First, I covered the heart with glue, then laid it onto a square of patterned paper,
pressing down firmly. Once dry, I cut off the excess paper around the heart.
I used a Promarker pen to edge the heart with some colour.
Using the Fiskars border punch, I punched a strip of card which
overlapped the hearton both sides.
Adhering it to the heart, I waited for it to dry completely
 before cutting away the excess.
I then added the paper flowers, ribbon and the butterfly.

The items I have used are:-

Chipboard heart

Fiskars Interchangeable Border Punch - Daisy Cassette

Fiskars Small Punch - Butterfly

I am entering this into the following challenges:-
Where the HeART Is - Anything Goes
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything Goes
Inch Wincy Designs - Alter Something
Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes
Through the Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes

Thanks for looking in.
Janice x

A CAS Birthday Card

Firstly, I would like to say hello and welcome to Kat,
a new follower to my blog.

Today I have a 'Clean and Simple' birthday card to share with you,
made recently for a good friend.

Using Spellbinders Oval Nestabilities, I cut a frame using the two largest dies, and also 

cut an oval with the largest die, which I used for the stamped sentiment.

Next, using the Clearly Besotted stamp and die set, I stamped two of the flower images, 

die cut them and coloured them with my Promarkers.

I stamped the sentiment onto the oval, then adhered it flat onto the base card.
Using 3D foam pads, I placed the oval frame onto the sentiment card, and then
placed the flowers on either side of the sentiment, using glue to stick them to the frame.

To finish, I added a few sequins and enamel dots.

The items I have used are:-

Spellbinders Nestabilities - Ovals

Clearly Besotted Stamp and Die set - Fairytale Ending

Promarkers

Sentiment stamp - free with a craft magazine

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-
Pixie's Snippets Playground - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Challenge - Pop of Colour
Julia Spiri Challenge - Anything Goes with a twist of Clean and Simple
Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes
A Beautiful Mess - Anything Goes

Through the Purple Haze - Use a Die and/or a Punch

Scrapy Land - Anything Goes

Alphabet Challenge - H for Hand Coloured image

Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - Use a Die Cut

 That's Crafty - In the Pink

Thanks for looking in.

Janice x

Female Birthday Card

Since we have been enjoying some lovely sunny
weather the last few days, I would like to share this quick and
easy to make birthday card.

The picture contains everything I love about Summer and how I  

like to spend my time in the garden!

The items I have used are:-

Couture Creations Embossing folder - Tied Together
Image is from the Best of La Pashe 2012 CD
Hougie Board

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-
The Paper Girls Challenge - The Great Outdoors
Craft your Passion - Always Anything Goes
Hiding in my Craft Room - Summer Colours
A Gem of a Challenge - Weather (Summer)
Seize the Birthday - Sunshine
Alphabet Challenge - G is for Girlie

Allsorts - The Great Outdoors
Whoopsi Daisy - Bring on Summer
Where the HeART is - Anything Goes

Our Crafty Corner - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking in.

Janice x

Male Birthday Card

Today's card is one I made for my friend to give to her son for his birthday. 

It would be so nice for it to be BBQ weather this weekend! 

It's not been the best week, weather-wise here, so
I'm longing to see the sun, sit out in the garden and
have a BBQ.....fingers crossed for tomorrow!

The items I have used are:-

Spellbinders M-Bossabilites Folder - Bricks and Bark

Spellbinders Nestabilites - Squares

Digistamp Boutique image - BBQ Alf

Docrafts X-Cut Dies - Tags and Bookplates
Sentiment is PC generated

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-
A Bit More Time to Craft - Anything Goes
Crafting with Friends - Anything Goes
Southern Ridge Trading - Anything Masculine
4 Crafty Chicks - Masculine
Polkadoodles - One for the Boys
Kitty Bee Designs - Masculine Cards/For Dad

Dragons Lair Designs - One for the Guys

Creative Corner - Just for Men
As You Like It - Favourite Food or Drink
(BBQ food is my favourite, this time of year!)
Aud Sentiment - Anything Goes + A Sentiment

Creative with Stamps - Manly/Masculine Cards

Thanks for looking in.

Janice x

60th Birthday

Firstly I would like to say hello and welcome to Maarit,
a new follower to my blog.

Today's card is one I made for a friend I worked with, over 30 years ago.
We got in touch again a couple of years ago, through Facebook.
Stuart recently contacted me to see if I could make his wife a 60th birthday
card, using a photo of their pet labrador, and this is what I came up with.

The items I have used are:-
Spellbinders Labels Ten
Spellbinders Deckle Rectangles
Whimsy Corner Dies
Docrafts X-Cut punch - Small Daisy
Hougie Board
Sentiment is PC generated

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-
Ooh La La Creations - 4 Legs Not 2
Fussy and Fancy - Dies and/or Punches
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Where the Heart Is - Anything Goes
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
Our Crafty Corner - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking in.
Janice x