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Thursday, 30 July 2015

LETS CREATE & CRAFT #103

CHALLENGE #103 

Theme is...
BUTTERFLIES OR BIRDS.
For my DT inspiration I decided on a birdcage...


The cutting file for the birdcage was part of the Playful Parlour collection from SVG CUTS
The bird on branch and butterflies are from Silhouette Store
I cut them all out using my Silhouette Cameo (I love my Cameo)
The flowers & lace are from THE RIBBON GIRL
The ribbon is from my stash.

I added the flowers to the top of the cage and a bow made with the ribbon.
Around the bottom I added the cotton lace.
I cut out the little bird and sat him on the branch.
I also added one or two butterflies for decoration...
and some silk petals to the floor of the birdcage.

I am looking forward to seeing all the lovely creations for this challenge.
You can see more inspiration from the other DT members by visiting their blogs.



Happy crafting and good luck in the challenge!


Friday, 5 June 2015

LETS CREATE & CRAFT #102

CHALLENGE #102

The theme is...
 ADD SOME SPARKLE.

This months prize is...
two A4 Topper sheets, Wild Orchid Crafts Flowers 
and a selection of ribbon

We hope you will come and join in the fun.

Our DT girls have some wonderful inspiration for you so come and take a look!
Here is mine...


I made this tag using some gorgeous shabby chic style papers by Studio75 purchased from SCRAP & CRAFT
I added a pocket and slipped two cards into it.
I added a twine bow to the top left corner and added a gorgeous flower over the top.
At the bottom I placed a frame around a sentiment.
I added some lace across the bottom and tied some ribbon through the top to make the tag complete.

We look forward to seeing all your wonderful creations!

Take a look at the other DT members inspiration too!


Tuesday, 5 May 2015

LETS CREATE & CRAFT #101

CHALLENGE #101

Theme is......
ANYTHING GOES MALE

This is my second post for the DT at LETS CREATE & CRAFT
I am enjoying being part of a DT very much!
Tsponsored by

http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com

We have some excellent prizes to be won once again so come and join in the fun.
So here is my DT inspiration card....


I used layers of maroon and black to create this car card.
I just used a plain, simple sentiment as it was a male card.
Men dont seem to like their cards too fussy lol.

I hope there will be lots of entries again this month
And I hope too my card gives you just a little bit of inspiration.

I look forward to once again seeing all your entries.
Good luck to all who enter!

Other Lets Craft and Create DT members


Mary



Sunday, 5 April 2015

LETS CREATE & CRAFT #100

Hello everyone!
I have been invited by to join LETS CREATE & CRAFT Design Team!
What a lovely group of ladies!
I want to send a huge 'Thank you' to Eileen Dobson for the invite.
This is a new experience for me and I hope I can learn lots from this new venture along with making lots of new friends.
The challenge for April is ... SEASONAL FLOWERS

 

I loved making this card as I am addicted to flowers!


To make this card I have used....

White card
Blue vellum
TATTERED LACE Embossing Folder Fretwork Lace
Tiny self adhesive gems
Paper Forget-me-Nots from PETAL LU
Blue striped ribbon
Various files cut out with my Silhouette Cameo

I embossed the layers and made a pocket.
I used blue distress ink on the edges of all the layers.
I cut out a tag and wrote a sentiment on it, tied a piece of blue striped ribbon through the hole at the top and slipped the tag into the pocket of the card.
I made a tiny envelope, inked the edges and popped that in the pocket too.
I stuck fern and leaves to the front of the pocket, stuck several tiny vellum flowers on the leaves then added a clear gem to the centre of each flower.
I then added some Forget-me-Not paper flowers from my stash to form a small bouquet and added a bow in the blue striped ribbon.
I added some butterflies to various parts of the card.
On the back of the card I added an easel stand.
The stand will fold flat so the card will fit nicely into an envelope for posting.

I hope my card gives you lots of ideas and inspiration
I also hope you will join in our challenge at LETS CRAFT & CREATE and be in with a chance of winning the fantastic prize which you can read about on Lets Craft & Create blog.
I am looking forward to seeing all the wonderful entries.
Thank you for visiting my blog and good luck to everyone who enters the challenge.

Here is a list of the other Design Team members blogs so you can check out their cards too....

Eileen
Tania
Karen
Cheryl
Ursula
Deborah
Maryvonne
Hazel
Catherine

Mary
XX

Saturday, 21 March 2015

MY NEWEST MAKE

So this is my newest make and my first attempt at the vintage/shabby chic style card.
The card itself was from a tutorial by TERESA ALLDAY and I would like to thank her for sharing her work and tutorials so I can learn and get inspiration from her.
I welcome all your comments but please be gentle with me lol.


I used papers from SCRAP & CRAFT
Petaloo flowers from SCRAP & CRAFT
Embellishments and lace trim from SWEET PARIS collection from DOVECRAFT

I am fairly pleased with the end result considering it is a first attempt.
This will be going off to USA for a young ladys 18th birthday.
I hope she likes it!!



Friday, 20 March 2015

IT'S BEEN A WHILE...

So its been a while since I posted here.
Lots been going on and I get sidetracked so easily when browsing I forget what I originally set out to do.
But Im going to try and keep this up to date as much as possible :)
So what have I been doing??
Ive been trying new things to do with cards, following lots and lots of blogs (thank you ladies for sharing your talent). I found many I fell in love with and follow them constantly.
One being Teresa Allday whose blog is Craftingallday Creations
Teresa makes the most gorgeous cards!
And I have taken some inspiration from her work, and I thank Teresa for allowing me to do that. Also to thank her for the tutorials on her blog....
I have also been making some 3D models, some of which come from My SVG Hut. This lady makes tremendous 3D models which are very easy to assemble and if you have problems the instructions are right there.

I love anything vintage and shabby chic so I will be trying these new cards a bit longer...they are so pretty and feminine...how could anyone not like them!

So here are a few of the things I have done over the last months since I last posted,
I made these tealight card boxes at Christmas as gifts for family and friends.
Its a file from Forever Memories for You

I made several of these flower baskets for various customers.
Again a Forever Memories for You and the flowers were silk.
A sympathy card. The file purchased from Forever Memories for You
This was made as a Rememberance Card for a customer
Engagement Door Card complete with box and gift card.
Another file from Forever Memories for You

Lighthouse complete with box.
The top of the lighthouse has a small battery operated tealight.
This file was purchased at Creations by AR

For the Dr Who enthusiast... Tardis and personalised card complete with box.
This file was purchased from Kat Dunn

This VW Camper Van was easier to put together than it looks lol.
It was a personalised order for a young ladys 18th birthday.
File purchased from Kat Dunn

Gift for a new arrival. Alphabet cube and shoes complete with box and gift tag.
File purchased from Kat Dunn


This Heart & Roses Easel Card was a customer order.
It comes complete with its own box.
The file was purchased at Forever memories for You

I made this framed Balloon Beetle gift for my Grandaughters Engagement.
It was personalised with date etc.
File was purchased from Kat Dunn

So these are some of the cards and keepsakes I have made since I last posted.
There are many more but I would be here forever lol!

I hope you enjoy looking at my creations and at some point you may see something you really like and make a purchase :)

Thank you for visiting today!

Ameera Crafts