Cath Kidson inspired

 

My daughter has a lovely Cath Kidson spotty bag and It inspired to make this card.

 

 

 

                      PMA 160212                    

                             A4 Paper Pack (24pk) - Capsule - Spots & Stripes Festive

 

                                                                  PMA 160209

                         12 x 12" Paper Pack (32pk) - Capsule - Spots & Stripes Festive

                                                                       PMA 367109

                                      1m Ribbon (6pcs) - Christmas in the Country

                                                                  PMA 367291

                                Large Ribbon Bows (12pcs) - Christmas in the Country

                                                                   TIL 907103                    

                         50 x 100mm Mini Clear Stamp - Tilly Daydream - Snowflake

                                                                PMA 1641502

                            A4 Textured Premium Cardstock (20pcs) - Capsule - Black

 

 

I cut a black square to 13 x 13 cm to back the spots onto I then cut a scalloped oval from the centre of this card.

When it is mounted onto the card with the other papers you can't see it.

I then cut another scallop in white and stamped the image.

Because the ovals were the same size I cut the scallops off of the white one.

I then distressed the edges this smoothed out any rough cuts and the image them fits nicely.

Christmas baubles.

 

This is a variation of a previous card.

Unfortunately when I arrived at the store there was no big shot for me to use so I had to use the die as a template this gave me a slightly larger bauble.

Check the previous card for a list of items I used.

 

 

On trend aprons

I have been looking about and aprons seem pretty much on trend at the moment.

I have made several variations this is a basic straight pocket.

I will put a round pocket on at a later date.

I used

 

 

PMA 160151

                                  A4 Paper Pack (32pk) - At Christmas Lucy Cromwell

TIL 169100

                            A4 Ultimate Die-cut & Paper Pack (48pk) - Tilly Daydream

ANT 378408

                                               3m Ribbon - Spotted - Soothing Blue

                                                                       XCU 503080

                                                   Dies (7pcs) - Nesting Hexagons

PMA 160601

                                                           5 x 7" Kraftstax (20pk)

 

 

 

 

Tilly daydream

 

 

Tilly is so cute and there are lots of images that work for Autumn birthdays.

This one used a charcoal grey card stock to mat the papers and image on.

 

 

TIL 160102

                                             A5 Paper Pack (32pk) - Tilly Daydream

     TIL 169100

                            A4 Ultimate Die-cut & Paper Pack (48pk) - Tilly Daydream       

       

                                                                   PMA 164400

                        12 x 12" Solid Premium Cardstock Colossal (75pcs) - Capsule

 

 

 

 

 

Spots and strips

Love this layout and I will be showing you several more over the coming weeks in different colours.

I like mixing my spots and strips and this combo really works.

The oval topper was originally a rectangle one which I cut using my scalloped die I then cut the scallops off so it fit the mat and distressed the edges to round it better.

 

TIL 169100

                           A4 Ultimate Die-cut & Paper Pack (48pk) - Tilly Daydream

 

PMA 160212

                             A4 Paper Pack (24pk) - Capsule - Spots & Stripes Festive

                                                                 PMA 160209

                         12 x 12" Paper Pack (32pk) - Capsule - Spots & Stripes Festive

 

                                                                       PMA 368107

                              Big Bloomers (32pcs) - Capsule - Spots & Stripes Festive

 

                                                                       PMA 367109

                                       1m Ribbon (6pcs) - Christmas in the Country

 

                                                                       PMA 367291

                               Large Ribbon Bows (12pcs) - Christmas in the Country

                                                                      PMA 164400

                          12 x 12" Solid Premium Cardstock Colossal (75pcs) - Capsule

 

Patchwork fun

 

 

I love patchwork hexagons so when the new x cut dies were released I got very excited.

 

XCU 503080

                                                  Dies (7pcs) - Nesting Hexagons

I do realise that not everyone has a die cutting machine so

TIL 160102

A5 Paper Pack (32pk) - Tilly Daydream

is great as you have 2 patchwork pages to cut and use.

 

                                                             I cut a larger hexagon from the

 



                                                                  PMA 1641402

                             A6 Premium Cardstock Textured (75pcs) - Capsule - Multi

                                                        and then I cut a topper from

                                                                   TIL 169100

                             A4 Ultimate Die-cut & Paper Pack (48pk) - Tilly Daydream

 

 

Joy to the world

 

 

Loving the baubles, and loving these Christmas in the country papers.

 There are a few papers in this pack that scream Christmas but the majority of them would be great for those masculine cards.

 

This time I used

 

 

PMA 160150

                               6 x 6" Paper Pack (32pk) - Christmas in the Country

 

                                                                       PMA 169054

                           Mini Decoupage Medley - Christmas in the Country - Joy

                                                                  PMA 171203

                        20m Bakers Twine (3pcs) - Capsule - Spots & Stripes Brights

 

 

 

 

 

Again I used the

 

XCU 503155

      Build A Scene Dies (22pcs) - Vintage Hot Air Balloon

   to cut the baubles.

    I then matted the joy from the decoupage medley

The old deer!!

 

Well he is a stag really but my warped sense of humour has decided to call it "The old deer" don't ask it's probable the weather.

 

What I used

 

PMA 907179

                               4 x 4" Urban Stamp - Christmas in the Country - Stag

 

PMA 157203

                                A5 Die-cut Toppers (2pk) - Christmas in the Country

                                                                 PMA 160149

                              12 x 12" Paper Pack (32pk) - Christmas in the Country

                                                                 PMA 367109

                                       1m Ribbon (6pcs) - Christmas in the Country

                                                                       XCU 503080

                                                  Dies (7pcs) - Nesting Hexagons

 

 

I stamped the stag onto white card with chocolate ink cut it out and then distressed it. the rest is just layering.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One for the guys

 

 

The hardest cards to make are the ones we make for the men in our lives.

So with this in mind I thought an apron would be a good one to do.

 

So I used

 

PMA 160149

                               12 x 12" Paper Pack (32pk) - Christmas in the Country

 

 

PMA 367109

                                      1m Ribbon (6pcs) - Christmas in the Country

PMA 367291

                               Large Ribbon Bows (12pcs) - Christmas in the Country

PMA 169064

                  A4 Ultimate Die-cut & Paper Pack (48pk) - At Christmas Lucy Cromwell

 

 

 

The apron was cut from a piece of 5x7 kraft card and then I used my oval x cut die as a template to cut the arm curve.

The paper was cut and distressed and then I stuck the ribbons to the back of the paper and stuck to the card.

The pocket was made from a scrap of card and paper.as was the tag.

The decoupage was a picture style one so I cut the picture to remove all the white and then made up as normal and stuck it to the card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wow what lovely weather to.........

Make Christmas cards!!!

 

I hope you are enjoying this lovely weather.

I must say making Christmas cards is strange the motivation isn't always there.

  I hope over the coming weeks I can give you a few ideas.

 

This square card is made using

 

TIL 907103

                         50 x 100mm Mini Clear Stamp - Tilly Daydream - Snowflake

 

                                                                  TIL 160102

                                            A5 Paper Pack (32pk) - Tilly Daydream

 

                                                                  PMA 1641402

                            A6 Premium Cardstock Textured (75pcs) - Capsule - Multi

                                                                   ANT 378408

                                            3m Ribbon - Spotted - Soothing Blue

 

A simple layered card.

The hexagons were cut from one of the sheets of paper in the pack. You could use

XCU 503080

                                                  Dies (7pcs) - Nesting Hexagons

 



Christmas is here!!

It's that time of the year that Joe public does not understand.

 As crafter's we realise that we need to get ahead of the game when it comes to Christmas.

Whether you make cards for resale or just for families and friends you need to get started.

So with that in mind here are the first of my Christmas samples.

As usual I will post a new card each day.

 

This little number uses the

TIL 907103

                    50 x 100mm Mini Clear Stamp - Tilly Daydream - Snowflake ,

                                                                  PMA 160151

                            A4 Paper Pack (32pk) - At Christmas Lucy Cromwell

                                                                  PMA 160212

                         A4 Paper Pack (24pk) - Capsule - Spots & Stripes Festive

                                                                   PMA 171204

                       20m Bakers Twine (3pcs) - Capsule - Spots & Stripes Festive

                                                                   PMA 1641401

                         A5 Premium Cardstock Textured (75pcs) - Capsule - Multi

 

The Christmas baubles were cut from the

 

XCU 503155

                              Build A Scene Dies (22pcs) - Vintage Hot Air Balloon

 

 

I used simple distressing around the edges of all the paper. Tilly was stamped and then coloured with

 

DOA 851101

                                         Dual Tip Brush Markers (12pcs) - Vintage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Holidays

 

I haven't made a shaker card in years so when I was asked to make one recently it was a step back in time.

I used a piece of 12 x 12 card which I then cut on an angle. I then scored on the 4" and 8".

the plane is from around the world die cutting set and the clouds as are the clouds.

The beach hut is from the Ahoy

There stamp set as is the rope knot.

The edges were inked using my handmade felt tool and inks.

 

 

Enjoy

Forever Friend

 

This card is another distressed one.

 This time I distressed all the layers of the bear as well as the layers on the card.

I used a hat pin and a few beads that I had in my stash as well as a few gems.

 

 

Enjoy

 

Little bird house

So many people have asked where I found the template for the little bird house.

So here is the link just click on it and it will take you to Nichole Heady's page.
Thanks for a lovely project Nichole.
 http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2009/05/introducing-bird-watching-additions.html

 

As you know I love kraft card so I cut the base from a pre scored square card.  I used my x cut die to create the roof  and used some of my off cuts.

 

Enjoy

 

Old Gaffers day

 

 

This morning I will be fighting through the crowds and boats at Yarmouth on Isle of Wight as today is Old Gaffers day.

I can see it being a very stressful journey but so worth it.

 

 

 

 

Enjoy

Scrapbook Challenge

 

 

 

On Saturday I will be at Crafting Around on the Isle of Wight.

We have set a scrapbook challenge and I thought that you might like to see my finished page to inspire you.

Bring yours a long for us to have a look at. 

 

 

Enjoy

Cath Kidson

 

 

A Cath Kidson inspired hand bag card.

It even has a label This was from the one of the Ahoy There stamp sets.

The papers and flowers are from capsule collection spots and strips bright.

 

 

 

Enjoy

Pin wheels

 

Pin wheels seem to be a really trendy thing at the mo.

When I first showed this card off I had to admit I had only ever made 3 pin wheels and yes they are all on this card.

I have mad quite a few since then.

 

 

Enjoy

Sun or rain??

 

 

A stamped row of beach huts. Makes me think of summer.

As I write this it's blowing a gale outside and it's really cold and wet.

Lets hope when you read this the sun is shining.

 

 

Enjoy

Home to nest

 

What a beautiful range this Home to nest is.

I love the colours and soft images.

 And yes it works great with my favourite Kraft card.

A bit of twine finishes it off nicely.

 

 

 

Enjoy

Ahoy There

 

A sandy shaker card.

I added a bit of sand to this card and made the life belt from card and twine.

Again a very simple card but very effective.

 

 

Enjoy

Ahoy There

 

 

Through the port hole.

This card has been made using the Ahoy There papers and a small amount of card.

Simple but effective.

 

 

 

Enjoy

Ribbons

 

 

Ahoy There me heartie. a simple card using ribbons.

I'm sure you have as many bits of ribbon as I do.

How about using them up and making some charity cards.

 

 

Enjoy

Forever Friends

 

I do love forever friends this one has been distressed. I found some gems that I had had for a while so I used them up.

The little hat pin was created with some  beads I had from years ago.

It's not often I use up bits from my old stash so this was a feel good card.

shame it didn't make a dent in my pile.

 

 

 

Enjoy

 

 

 

 

 

Odd cards.

 

 

A small selection of cards from recent demos

 

This one used the cloud die from the around the world set.

 

 

Ribbon buttons and twine.

 

 

A variation of a previous post.

 

 

Could be made into a shaker card.

Ahoy there

 

Layered beach huts and capsule collection papers. The twine is from the goody bag.

 

 

Enjoy

home t nest

 

 

 

A simple layered card using Home to nest.

 

 

enjoy

 

Picket fence.

 

When is a seed label not a seed label?? When it's a fence.

I used the large label to stamp out a picket fence. I then used a brick embossing folder to create the wall effect.

The decoupage was from Home to nest.

 

Enjoy

Dear santa please can I have a beach hut.

 

 

One of my passions in life are beach huts.

 If I win the lottery I would like to buy one at hengisbury head.

It must however overlook one of my favourite places.

 The Isle of Wight.

A glass of merlot and some scrapbooking and I would be happy.

Wake up stop dreaming.

 

This is the closest I will get I think.

 

Ahoy there stamps, and papers mixed with some capsule collection bright and textured card a match made in heaven.

 

 

Enjoy

Home to nest

 

I know I always go on about the ultimate die cut pack but,

there is always so much in them.

This time the home to nest range has one and there are some beautiful images and papers.

I used some of the vintage notes lace as I felt this worked well with it.

The little flowers are from the new punches and I punched them in Kraft card.

the design is not to fiddly so it punched o.k

My advice  is the more intricate the design the thinner the paper it will cut.

 

Enjoy