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Thursday 20 December 2012

POINSETTIA CHRISTMAS FAIRY GROTTO CARD

Here's the other Grotto Card I made using the Christmas Fairies Grotto CD Rom by Debbi Moore.




BABY RYLIE CARD

Here's a card I made yesterday for my Fiance's niece who's due date is mid January but apparently the baby is likely to be born within a week.

The cute Teddy Bear topper is from Crafter's Companion's Mulberry Wood CD, the card shape template and the box are both from My Craft Studio's Encyclopaedia.  


  


I would like to enter this card in Joanna Sheen's Blog Challenge 'New Beginnings'.  http://joannasheenchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/
 
Card insert
Close up of pretty roses.
Matching Box and Tag.

Tuesday 18 December 2012

FAIRY QUEEN GROTTO CHRISTMAS CARD

I made three of the six cards from Debbi Moore's Christmas Fairy Grotto Cards CD Rom, the Rose Fairy (in an earlier post), Poinsettia (will be added tomorrow) and this one, the Fairy Queen.
As with all the Art Deco themed cards by Debbi Moore, I added lots of glitter and gems and I put a battery operated T-light inside.

As you can see; I made a matching box to present it to the recipient (my sister) in.




Monday 17 December 2012

LA PASHE CHRISTMAS CAROL CARD

Here's a card I made using a decoupage sheet by La Pashe, the backing paper is from a large pack by Ideal World and the festive tinsel like border is from a pack of ribbon from Hobby Craft.



Sunday 16 December 2012

ART DECO CHRISTMAS CARD

Just made a Christmas card for my niece, featuring a lovely Art Deco lady which is the artwork of Gordon Fraser, a very talented artist.  

I added gold glitter to the 3D poinsettia and the border and, of course, to the jewellery and finished off with a few flat back pearls.  This is truly stunning, love the artwork.



The lovely mini kit does not contain an insert so I did my own in my graphics programme by simply deleting the lady from the centre and adding my own text.


HOLLY & SNOW SCENE 8 X 8 CARD

I have just finished my last few Christmas cards.

This one has decoupage, I've added fine glitter for the snow and also added some green and red flat back pearls.

The colours are really vibrant and the finished card is lovely.

If you're interested you will find the kit at this link: craftsuprint.com

The kit did not contain an insert so I have made my own using the card topper in my graphics programme.


Monday 10 December 2012

Mountain Bike Stepper Card


I made this centre stepper card using a decoupage sheet from Craftsuprint.com, the artist is Gordon Fraser who does a lot of artwork for Debbi Moore Designs.



On The Shelf Wedding Card

I was asked to make a wedding card so chose this one, an On The Shelf style card.

I added lots of large flat back pearls, an organza ribbon bow, a net butterfly, wedding rings embellishment etc.  The person who ordered it was really pleased and even paid me a bit more than what I quoted (which was nice) and the married couple apparently loved the card too.


Thursday 29 November 2012

This is a card I made using Fee J Designs Christmas Babes CD rom.




MOVEABLE DECOUPAGE CHRISTMAS CARD


This is a card that I made using a Moveable Decoupage sheet by Marij Rahder, it was really fun to make and the end result is very pleasing.  As usual; I added lots of glitter!




Monday 19 November 2012

PINE CONES POP OUT CHRISTMAS CARD

I made this card as part of an order I received for 10 Christmas cards, it was fun to make and the end result is something a bit different, hope you like it!  

It is also another sample card for my friend's challenge, for information and to enter click the link below:
GOOD LUCK!


ART DECO CHRISTMAS CARD

This is a lovely Art Deco easel card which, as I love Art Deco ladies so much, I've made for my Dad to send to me and my Fiance for Christmas lol.

It is also a card sample for my friend's challenge http://craftcreatoins.blogspot.co.uk/p/all-things-christmas.html?spref=fb click on the link for more information and to enter.  Good Luck!


ON THE 5TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS - CARD SAMPLE FOR CHALLENGE

This is a card sample for my friend's challenge, details and link below.
http://craftcreatoins.blogspot.co.uk/p/all-things-christmas.html?spref=fb

 "All things Christmas" this can be anything as long as it's Christmas themed. The challenge is sponsored by Katy Sue designs Ltd.




Monday 12 November 2012

CHRISTMAS ROSE GROTTO CARD WITH LIGHT

This is a card that I recently made using Debbi Moore's Christmas Grotto Cards CD rom.  I have added an LED colour changing light to the centre which happens to look like a rose.  This card may look complicated but it is extremely quick and easy to make, the most time consuming part was choosing which one of the six cards to make first and applying plenty of glitter.



Tuesday 6 November 2012

TIGER CUB STEPPER CARD


I just had to put this card on my blog as it features an adorable tiger cub.  The card kit had just a flat main topper, I pyramaged it in MCS.  I added some pretty holographic border and flourish peel-offs.


Monday 5 November 2012

MOTORBIKE ON THE SHELF CARD

I was asked to make a special card for an 18th birthday, the guy is mad on motorbikes so I thought this would be fitting.  


Celtic Fairy Stepper Rocker Card

This is another card I've recently made featuring a pretty Celtic Fairy that has both pyramage and decoupage, I've added lots of glitter to her wings and some gems to the celtic frame.


PRETTY ROSES

This is a card I have just finished making, sadly the photo doesn't really do it justice.  The roses are all decoupaged, the main two bottom ones have five layers, I added iridescent glitter to the butterfly and a couple of flourish die cuts.


Wednesday 31 October 2012

This is a card I made for a friend a while ago, as the image is rather cute I thought I'd put this card on my blog.


Monday 29 October 2012

LILAC CLOCK CARD

This is a stunning card, I have added loads of lilac gems, it folds flat for posting and comes in matching envelope.  The clock face is several layers of pyramage (the numbers are lined up, it's just the angle the photo is taken from makes it looks as though they are not).  This is for sale, along with many other cards I have on my blog, if interested please message me.  This comes with several sentiments including birthday and retirement.



TIGER CARD

I suddenly had a thought - I don't have any cards on my blog featuring what I am so passionate about - TIGERS so here's the first of no doubt many more to come in the future.

This has a bow front, lots of dimension but folds completely flat so ideal for posting.






Thursday 18 October 2012

Pink Haired Fairy card order

I was asked to make a card for a girl who will be 17 who has pink hair, therefore I thought this image would be perfect.

The card shaped template and background paper is from Crafter's Companion Enveloplus Project and Resource CD Rom.



Monday 1 October 2012

CARD SAMPLES FOR A CHALLENGE

I have joined the Design Team of my friend Sheila's Challenge, here are the samples I have made for her new challenge starting today.

For more info on this challenge please click the link: http://craftcreatoins.blogspot.co.uk/p/winter-challenge.html

I coloured the girl and her clothes using Promarkers and stamped her coat onto a backing paper and cut out.  I used a lovely swirly flourish die that's very decorative and delicate.

This is from Joanna Sheen's Time's Gone Bye CD rom, it's in the shaped cards section.
I added Glossy Accents to the cat's eyes making them look very realistic.  I added My Craft Studio's Frost to the snow.

I added some lovely holographic borders and flourish peel-offs by Pinflair and, of course, plenty of glitter to this pretty Art Deco lady Birthday card!

This is an extremely cute image from Joanna Sheen's House Mouse Winter decoupage pack.
I added a variety of flower embellishments and lovely purple mirror card.
This is a pretty pyramage design.




Sunday 30 September 2012

GOLDEN RETRIEVER ANNIVERSARY CARD

I had a request to make an anniversary card for a couple who share their home with their golden retriever dogs.  It took me a while but I found this lovely photo of golden retrievers dressed in wedding outfits which I thought was rather fitting for the occasion.


THOMAS KINKADE CHRISTMAS CARD

Here's a card I have made using the Christmas CD rom from Joanna Sheen's Thomas Kinkade 3 CD rom set.  
I matt and layered the image onto gold mirror card then onto brown pearlised card, added strips of gold satin ribbon to the corners and gold gems.  This beautiful image by the late Thomas Kinkade was crying out for some glitter, as you can see there's plenty on it, as well as me and my cat who loves to sit on my desk and help me craft!


MERRY CHRISTMOUSE

Here's a card I've just made using the Christmas Mice CD rom by Fee J Designs.

I printed the decoupage sheet onto glossy photo paper and made up the decoupage, I added sequin waste to the background for a festive look.
(yes I did notice the error when it was too late - I missed the gap between the mouse's tail and foot - it should be blue lol).  Hopefully the recipient won't notice!


Saturday 29 September 2012

DUCK DECOUPAGED CHRISTMAS CARD

I've just finished this Christmas card with a lovely decoupaged picture of two cute ducks.  I added frosted glitter and several red gems for a bit of Christmas bling.  I also added faux fur and a white pom pom to the lady duck's Santa hat.

This is for a challenge being held by my friend Shiela.



Thursday 27 September 2012

ART DECO LADY SHAPED CARD

I am entering this shaped card in my friend Sheila's challenge as there is an amazing prize of 4 Xmas kits by Hunky Dory and you are allowed to enter as many times as you like!



Tuesday 25 September 2012

PRETTY PANSY CARD WITH BLING

I made this card and am entering it in my friend's challenge http://craftcreatoins.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/bling-it-up-challenge_17.html?spref=fb
There's a fantastic prize up for grabs and you can enter as many times as you like so why not take a look!


Saturday 22 September 2012

SIDE STACKER CHRISTMAS CANDLE CARD


I am entering this card into my friend's challenge as it has plenty of bling on it.
The link to this challenge is: http://craftcreatoins.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/bling-it-up-challenge_17.html?spref=fb and there is a terrific prize of 4 x Christmas Kits by Hunky Dory!


Monday 17 September 2012

Bling Art Deco Mini Easel 

I am entering this card in my friend, Sheila's, challenge, there's a brilliant prize - 4 x Christmas Kits by HunkyDory!  If you wish to enter the link for this challenge is: http://craftcreatoins.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/bling-it-up-challenge_17.html?spref=fb

Art deco mini easel card - I added lots of small clear gems around the lady and tiny gems to her jewellery and the circles on the easel base.





Monday 10 September 2012

Calla Lily Card


This is the card I am entering for my friend Sheila's Challenge, it's of a floral theme.  The link to this challenge
http://craftcreatoins.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/floral-challenge.html?spref=fb


Wednesday 29 August 2012

Debbi Moore Art Deco Christmas Card


I made this using Debbi Moore papers from the Creative Cardmaking Special Edition Christmas Cards magazine issue 5.


Sunday 26 August 2012


SHAPED CAKE CARD

This is a card I made for my Fiance's Mum's 70th birthday.  The shaped card template and decoupage layers are from Polka Doodles Paper Boutique Volume 1.  I added lots of white glitter to the icing and lots of paper flower embellishments.

WAVING FLAG 

I have received an order for several Christmas cards, this is one I've made for a six year old boy, featuring William skating and William with a snow donkey.  It's from Making CHRISTMAS Cards with Movement magazine.


Thursday 23 August 2012

FAIRY POPPET

This is my entry for the Two's Company challenge at http://craftcreatoins.blogspot.co.uk
The challenge is sponsored by Crafter's Companion.

Fairy Poppet decoupage by Crafter's Companion

Monday 13 August 2012

I made a card for a friend of mine using an image from Joanna Sheen's Thomas Kinkade Christmas CD and her friend asked me to make one for her daughter, so I came up with this easel card design.

House Mouse Joanna Sheen Decoupage

Here's a card I made earlier this year for Easter featuring the mischievious House Mouse, the image is from Joanna Sheen's House Mouse Flower Power decoupage set.

Tuesday 7 August 2012

FISHING CARD

I made this card a few months ago now but I really enjoyed making it so I'm adding it to my blog.  Some of front elements are decoupaged and have glossy accents added to them.

It's an A4 sized card, I'm fortunate to have a great A3 printer which takes 300 gsm card without any problems.  I printed all parts onto hammer card so the card is lovely and sturdy.  There is a panel on the back for a verse and greeting.