50th Birthday Card

 Today, I am sharing the birthday card I made for a friend who celebrated her
50th birthday last week.

I embossed a piece of white card with the 3D embossing folder, then 

lightly inked with a 'Carved Pumpkin' Ranger Distress Ink and edged with
a matching colour Promarker.
I then coloured a small piece of card with the Promarker and

die-cut the scalloped circle and numbers.
Lastly, I added the ribbon and some pearls to decorate.

The products I have used are:
Lisa Horton Crafts 3D embossing folder - Blooming Peony
Spellbinders Nestabilities - Circles and Scalloped Circles
Marianne Designs - Mini Numbers

Promarkers

Thank you for visiting my blog today.
Janice x

Winter Wonderland Christmas Challenge - 'Hip to be Square'

A new challenge starts today at Winter Wonderland Christmas Challenge Blog
where the theme this month is 'Hip to be Square'

Here is my design team card...

The challenges are held on the first Friday of each month.
All the details can be found HERE

Our sponsor for this month's challenge is: Fred She Said

After printing the image onto white card , I also printed it onto a piece of copier paper.

I then fussy cut the paper image, used some removable adhesive and masked 

the image on the card so I could colour the background with distress inks.

I then coloured the image with Promarkers.

The products I have used are:-

Fred She Said - Dancing Penguin

Crafts-Too Embossing Folder - Snowdrops
Snowglobe die - Brand unknown
Promarkers
Distress Inks 

Challenges entered:-

Die Cut Divas - Christmas in July
Digi Doodle Studios - Christmas in JulySheepski Designs - Christmas in July
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
Merry Little Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
CHNC #496 - Anything Christmas Goes
2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Anything Goes with a Critter
Crafty Animals - Anything Goes
Fezziwigs Festive Frolics - Anything Festive Goes
Christmas Crafts all Year Round - Cool It!

Thank you for visiting my blog today.

Janice x

My Time to Craft #433 - 'Use a Stencil'

A new challenge starts today over at My Time to Craft

where the theme this fortnight is 'Use a Stencil'

Here is my design team card... 

All the details of the challenge can be found HERE

I started by inking the stencil directly onto the card base using the
Abandoned Coral distress ink.
Before removing the stencil, I lightly inked the remainder of the card.
I then stamped the rose and the sentiment, coloured with Promarkers and
added the pearl gems.

The products I have used are:-
Bee Crafty D'Inkables Stencil
Craftwork Cards stamps - Sentiments
Rose wood mounted stamp - Unbranded
Distress Ink - Abandoned Coral
Promarkers

Challenges entered:-
Colour Crazy Challenge - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes
Pattie's Creations - Anything Goes
Watercooler Wednesday - All About Occasions
Aud Sentiments - Flowers + A Sentiment
Krafty Chicks Challenge - All Occasions
Blank Page Muse - Stencil It

Thank you for visiting my blog today.
Janice x

My Time to Craft #431 - 'Recipe Challenge'

A new challenge starts today over at My Time to Craft

where the theme this fortnight is 'A Recipe Challenge'

The card is to include 2 or more images, 1 patterned paper, 2 die cuts
or buttons and a ribbon or bow.

Here is my design team card...

All the details of the challenge can be found HERE

The products I have used are:-
Docrafts wood mounted stamp - Whispers
Stampin Up - Itty Bitty Buds
Memory Box - Precious Hearts
Stitched Square dies - Brand unknown
EK Success Punch - Tiny Dot
Distress Ink - Carved Pumpkin

Challenges entered:-

Addicted to Stamps and More - Make Your Mark
Double D Challenges - Showers and Flowers
Cute Card Thursday - Feminine

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Paper Minutes - With Ribbon or Bow

Thank you for visiting my blog today.

Janice x

Female Birthday Card

Today, I am sharing the birthday card I made for my friend and 

neighbour, who celebrated her birthday earlier this month.

I started by stencilling the background using Ranger Distress ink in Cracked
 Pistaschio,then stamped the flower and sentiment in black Versafine.
Next, I added Dandelion Yellow Nuvo drops to the centre of the flowers, and
lastly matt and layered it onto a piece of black card to finish.

Challenges entered:-
Arty Divas - Anything Goes
Watercooler Wednesday - Anything Goes
TTCRD - Anything Goes
Crafters Café - Flowers
Creative Craft Cottage - CAS or Fully Loaded
Creative Sketchy Girls - Flowers
Stamplorations - Anything Goes/Must use a Stencil

Thank you for visiting my blog today.

Janice x

My 'Inspiration Scribbler' Card for 'Scribbles Designs'

Today, I am sharing my 'Inspiration Scribbler' project, made for the
Monthly Scribbler's showcase of Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog

All the details can be found HERE

I embossed the card base with the brick embossing folder, then lightly inked
with distress ink. I then cut the frame in black card and black foam, glued them
together to give some depth.

The products I have used are:-
Scribbles Designs - Let It Snowmen
Lawn Fawn - Stitched Square Frames
Spellbinders M-Bossabilities Folder - Bricks and Bark
Promarkers
Rangers Distress Ink - Tea Dye

Challenges entered:-

Christmas 24 - Make a Scene

Crimbo Crackers - Cute
Merry Little Christmas - Anything Goes
Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - Feature a Sentiment
HLS Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes

Thank you for visiting my blog today.
Janice x

Scribbles Challenge - Christmas Inspiration Celebrations!

Today, I am sharing my design team card for the 'Christmas Inspiration Celebrations' 

which are taking place at Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog

All the details can be found HERE and HERE

We each got to choose from a list of Christmas topics
and make a card with a suitable image and the topic in mind.

My card is inspired by my favourite MODERN Christmas film,

which is The Christmas Chronicles starring Kurt Russell.

I love everything about this modern film, the special effects are amazing, 

especially when the children are flying through the sky with Santa.

 The products I have used are:-

Scribble Designs - Santa Reindeer
Christmas scene die - Brand unknown
Distress Inks

We've got something special planned from Dec.15th to Dec.25th to help celebrate the holiday season. Be sure to join us over on the Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog to find out all the details for participating. Join us for your chance to win some fun images and other prizes!

If you'd like the chance to win the main image shown on my own creation above, find my project over on the Challenge Blog (posted today as well) and follow the instructions! You can find all our Christmas Inspiration posts by clicking HERE and scrolling down. Good luck and have fun!

Thank you for visiting my blog today.

Janice x

My Time to Craft Challenge #411 - 'Christmas Flowers'

A new challenge starts today over at My Time to Craft

where the theme this fortnight is 'Christmas Flowers'

 

All the details can be found HERE

Here is my design team card...

The products I have used are:-
Quick Cards Made Easy Magazine - Free Embossing Folder
Woodware Punch - Scalloped Oval
Stampin' Up - Word Window Punch
Distress Ink 

Thank you for visiting my blog today.

Janice x

My 'Inspiration Scribbler' Card for 'Scribbles Designs'

Today, I am sharing my 'Inspiration Scribbler' project, made for the
Monthly Scribbler's showcase of Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog
where the theme is 'Include a Sentiment'

All the details for the challenge can be found HERE

The products I have used are:-
Scribbles Designs - Reindeer Subway Art
Spellbinders Labels 22
Stampin' Up - Word Window Punch
Distress Inks

Challenges entered:-
Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - Anything Goes and Optional: Snow People
Cute N' Crafty Christmas - Anything Goes
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes
Merry Little Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes
HLS Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas/Optional - Jingle Bells
ABC Christmas - P for Penguins/Q for Quarters/R for Reindeer

Thank you for visiting my blog today.
Janice x

Birthday Card For My Great Niece

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

After embossing the card with the hearts folder, I lightly brushed the 

embossing with distress ink.

The products I have used are:-

Docrafts - Xcut Embossing Folder - Hearts

Memory Box - Simple Banner

Cuttlebug Number Dies - Olivia

Happy Birthday and Alphabet dies - Brand unknown

Ranger Distress Ink 

Challenges entered:-

Crafty Friends Challenge - Things beginning with 'B' (Banner die)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments - Anything Goes + A Sentiment
Cute Card Thursday - Birthdays
Die Cuttin Divas - Happy Birthday To You
TTCRD - Anything Goes

Thank you for visiting my blog today.

Janice x

Last card from the Julie Hickey Workshop

Today, I am sharing the last card I made at the Julie's workshop I attended in March.

I hope to share the plaque we made as well, but I just need to finish it!

We used Ranger Distress Oxide inks to colour the backing paper which was taken

from an old book, before stamping, and colouring the flowers with the inks.

The stamp sets we used for this card were designed by Julie called
Flower Fusion and Everyday Sentiments which can be purchased from Crafts U Love.

I loved these sets so I treated myself to both of them at the workshop.

Challenges entered:-

TTCRD - Anything Goes

Allsorts - Happy Birthday

Crafter's Castle - Show Us What You Colour With

Crafty Cardmakers - Birthdays

Addicted to Stamps - Flowers

Dare 2B Artzy - Flowers

Watercooler Wednesday - Anything Goes

Thank you for visiting today.

Janice x

Alphabet Challenge - 'D is for Distress'

Today, a new challenge starts at Alphabet Challenge
where the theme for this fortnight is 'D is for Distress'
Inks or papers or both.

The details of the challenge can be found HERE

Here is my design team card, which I made for a friend and neighbour
who celebrated her birthday yesterday.
I came across the idea on Pinterest.

The products I have used are:-
Nellie Snellen/Nellie's Choice - Condolence Flourish
Inkylicious Twinchies stamp - Happy Birthday
Distress Inks

Challenges entered:-

Classic Design Team Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes
Creatalicious - Anything Goes/Option - Flowers

Creative Craft Cottage - Use Ink
Love to Craft - Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner - Flowers
Ellibelle's Wednesday Challenge - Feminine or add a Sentiment
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Birthday

Thank you for visiting today.
Janice x

My Time to Craft #396 - 'CAS - Clean and Simple''

A new challenge starts today over at My Time to Craft

where the theme this fortnight is 'CAS - Clean and Simple'

All the details can be found HERE

Here is my design team card, which I made for a friend.

The products I have used are:-

Crafters Companion Die'Sire Embossaliscious Embossing Folder - Swirl Corner

Sizzix Thinlets - Hanging Planter

Julie Hickey Designs I Need It Stamps - Everyday Sentiments

Distress Ink 

Challenges entered:-
Aud Sentiments Challenge - Feminine + A Sentiment

Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes Birthday/Option - Texture
Creatalicious Challenge - Anything Goes/Option - Flowers
Love to Craft - Anything Goes
Watercooler Wednesday - Anything Feminine

Crafting by Designs - Anything Goes
Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday Challenge - Feminine or add a Sentiment

Thank you for visiting today.

Janice x

2nd card from the Julie Hickey Workshop

Today, I am sharing the second card I made last month at the Julie Hickey workshop.
You can find my first card HERE

Unfortunately, I don't know the name of the paper pack Julie supplied us with,

but the layout she used on her card as an example, is a great way to use 

up scraps of paper.

Julie provided everyone with an envelope of nine squares, plus a topper and

spare paper to cut various shapes out of. We were then left to use them as we wanted.

I inked the edges of the squares with distress ink and glued them to the card base.

I then attached the topper at an angle, using 3D foam pads and the 

flower and butterflies.

I forgot a friend's birthday, so I sent it to her as a belated birthday card.

Challenges entered:-

Pixie's Snippets Playground #350

Through the Purple Haze - Spring Forward

Crafty Creations - Anything Goes

Little Red Wagon - Everything's Coming Up
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned paper Challenge - Anything Goes

Thank you for visiting today.

Janice x

My Time to Craft #394 - 'Spring Flowers'

A new challenge has started over at My Time to Craft

where the theme this fortnight is 'Spring Flowers'

All the details can be found HERE

Here is my design team card, which is another from the recent workshop I attended.

The products we used were:-
Stamps By Me - Made with Love
Distress Inks and Water Brush

Challenges entered:-

Allsorts Challenge - Blossoms, Butterflies, Bugs

Brown Sugar - Spring or Fall

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

Fun Friday - CAS

Pattie's Creations - Flowers

Polkadoodle - Spring Colours

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments - Use a Happy Birthday Sentiment

Cute Card Thursday - Flowers

Krafty Chicks - Flowers

Thank you for visiting today.

Janice x

Female Birthday Card

I recently attended an all day card-making work shop run by two crafting friends. 

It's a popular, fun day to attend, where we make approximately 10 cards,
chat and craft in between eating home made cake and lunch!

Today I am sharing one of the cards I made, which I gave to my
next door neighbour for her birthday.

We used Distress inks and the negative of the leaf die to create the background panel. 

Then we stamped leaves randomly across the panel.

Next, after colouring in the die-cut leaf, I matt and layered the panel, 

stamped the sentiment and added two leaves punched from inked paper which 

were supplied to us.

The products I have used are:-
Stampendous Jumbo Leaf stamp and die
Sentiment stamp - Brand unknown

Challenges entered:-

Allsorts Challenge - Blossoms, Butterflies, Bugs

Brown Sugar - Spring or Fall

Moving Along with the Times - That Spring Feeling

Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes

Moo Mania and More - Spring Fever

Thank you for visiting today.

Janice x

Julie Hickey Workshop

Last month, I was lucky enough to attend a Julie Hickey workshop,
 which was held in a local church hall in Essex.

We made three lovely cards and a decorated wooden 'Love' plaque, 

all using her new stamps.

Today I am sharing the first of the cards I made, where we

used Ranger Distress Oxide inks to make the backing papers before stamping,
and fussy cut the flowers, leaves and circles.

The stamp set we used for the first card was designed by Julie, 

called Friendship Blooms and can be purchased from 

Crafts U Love 

Julie very kindly signed her books which I cheekily took along with me.
I bought them in 2004/5, when I first started making cards, and watching Julie

 demonstrate at the Ally Pally shows in London.

It was a lovely, relaxing day spent with other crafting ladies where I learnt

a few new inking and stamping techniques, along with lots of hints and tips from Julie.
She is such a warm friendly person, and makes crafting fun.

Hopefully she'll return to Essex again later in the year
for another workshop.

Challenges entered:-
Crafty Sentiments Designs - Only for the Girls
TTCRD - Anything Goes
Always Fun Challenges - Flowers
Use Your Stuff- Flora and Fauna
Creative with Stamps - Birthday
Daisy Chain Challenges - Make it Feminine
Fabrika Fantasy - Flowers
Pearly Sparkles Challenge - Flowers or Showers

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

Alphabet Challenge - 'V is for Vehicle'

Today, a new challenge starts at Alphabet Challenge 

where the theme for this fortnight is 'V is for Vehicle’

The details of the challenge can be found HERE

Here is my design team card...

The products I have used are:-
Spellbinders Labels 1
Personal Impressions Wood Mounted Stamp - P1236 Q
Craft Sensations - Hello New Day Paper pad
Promarkers
Distress Ink
Hand made card candi

Challenges entered:-

Double D Challenges - Looking Back in Time

Craftyhazelnut's Crafty Challenge - Anything Goes
Watercooler Challenge - Gail's 'Masculine' Anything Goes
I Love Promarkers - Anything Goes
The Male Room - Anything Goes
Scrapy Land - Anything Goes
The Happy Craft Challenge - Always Anything Goes
HLS - Anything Goes with Dies


Thank you for stopping today.
Janice x