Footie card

This is the card and sweetie jar I've made for my next door neighbour Frank's birthday which is tomorrow. He is a Spurs supporter so I've picked blue shades.

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Creative Inspirations - Challenge 39, Anything Goes

Teddy Stampers - Challenge 16, As You Wish

Supplies:

Image - I've used this stamp loads of times but can;t remember where he is from, I think he's called Football Mad bear by Stampavie?

Cardstock - Bazzill

Papers - Doodlebug

Ribbon - from stash

Dew drops - from stash

Sentiment - generated on PC

Tools - Nellie Snellen die, circle and scallop circle Nesties, scissors for distressing

Plastic jar - Julian Graves

Sweeties - M&S

Claire's Swap Card

Claire aka Mad-Frog was my card swap partner this month where the theme was Texture. This is the card Claire sent to me, it's amazing, so many different textures! The sand is cork, it looks great and gives real dimension. Thank you Claire, it's a gorgeous and very creative card x

Tilda in Blue

When I saw the latest challenge over at Die Cut Dreams I knew I had to make a card, I think Tilda suits blue shades really well. I have gone for Princess Tilda as I haven't used her for a while.

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

Die Cut Dreams - Challenge 58, Tilda in Blue

Secret Crafter - Challenge 93, Fairytales

Supplies:
Image - Princess Tilda by Magnolia
Papers - Candy Floss by Wild Rose Studio and Rose Garden by Papermania
Cardstock - Bazzill
Dew drops - stash
Ribbon - stash
Sentiment - from Rose Garden Paprmania paper stack
Heart - freebie with an order from Dies to Die For, thanks Tracy x
Tools - oval and scallop oval Nesties, scissors for distressing, Picket Fence Distress Stickles, Glossy Accents

Christmas card with my forgotten Edwin!

I bought a Christmas Edwin stamp last year intending to make loads of Christmas cards with him but I think I only got round to making one :-( So here's another one!

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

Die Cut Dreams Christmas Club - Challenge 27, Sweet Christmas Wishes

Stamptacular Sunday - Challenge 69, Christmas in July

Cupcake - Challenge 101, Pastel Christmas

Basic Grey - Week 25, Stitching (stamped cross stitching on the sentiment)

Magnolia Down Under - Challenge 56, Christmas in July

Supplies:
Image - Edwin with Christmas Lantern by Magnolia
Sentiment - Cross Stitched Merry Christmas by Magnolia

Papers - Eskimo Kisses by Basic Grey
Cardstock - Core'dinations
Button - Basic Grey Lemonade
Tools - oval and scallop oval Nesties

Out of this world!

Ali set the new challenge on MSE and the theme is 'Out of this World'. I immediately thought of a digi set I bought from Pollycraft goodness knows how long ago and never used. I used a Tim Holtz embossing folder (used it to deboss) to make the craters on the planet and a piece of dull silver pearlescent card I found in my stash.

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

MSE - Ali, Out of this World challenge

CRAFT - Challenge 60, Out of this World

Allsorts - Challenge 62, Baby or Child

Supplies:
Images - Lil Chapz Space Mission digi set from Pollycraft coloured with Promarkers
Cardstock - navy is Bazzill, silver from stash
Dew drops - from stash
Tools - Burlap Tim Holtz Sizzix embossing folder, scissors for distressing

Craft Emma is setting up a new challenge blog!

Crafty Emma now has her own online store and is starting a new challenge blog and is looking for 6 DT members. If you'd like to apply pop along here and register your interest. Good luck everyone x

A Card for Mary

The lovely Mandy over at A Sprinkling of Glitter was in a bit of a state last week as her MIL was due to have a risky operation. The operation was successful and Mandy's MIL Mary is now recovering. Mandy thought it would be lovely if her blog readers made and sent cards to Mary to wish her well. This is the card I made, the colours are similar to the anniversary card I made recently just because I loved the soft tones of that card and thought they suit a get well card.

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

Just Magnolia - Week 65, Vintage

The Crafty Pad - Challenge 81, Vintage

Supplies:
Image - Tilda Brings a Flower by Magnolia coloured with Promarkers
Paper - Cappella by Basic Grey
Ticket sentiments - downloaded from Caz's blog and personalised
Flowers - made using a punch and scrunching the paper then unfolding, I've popped pink dew drops in the centres
Butterflies - punched with a Martha Stewart punch and added half pearls from Joanna Sheen
Tools - oval and scallop oval Nesties, scissors for distressing, Woodware leaf punch, stapler

A bit of an elegant card

This is possibly my favourite card I've ever made. It was sent to a friend for her birthday at the weekend. I just love this image, it was sent to me as a RAK by my lovely friend Debbie. I am pretty certain it's a Sugar Nellie image, she is just adorable as is the lil bear. Oops she's not, She's from Belles & Whistles, sorry ;-)

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Creative Inspirations - Challenge 39, Anything Goes
Craftalicious - Challenge 4, Birthdays
Crafty Creations - Challenge 77, Happy or Sweet
Create 4 Fun - week 30, Use Flowers

Magical Monday - Challenge 1, Pixie & Fairy Dust

Supplies:
Paper - Olivia by Basic Grey (I think?)
Image - RAK
Flowers - flat white ones from Pink Gem Designs, others from Wild Orchid Crafts
Butterflies - punched with a Martha Stewart punch and half pearls from Joanna Sheen added
Cardstock - Bazzill
Tools - oval and scallop oval Nesties, scissors for distressing, Picket Fence Distress Stickles

Cute card

I made this card for a friend's birthday last week, I can't stop using mini doilies on my cards, I just love them!

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

Creative Inspiratons - Challenge 39, Anything Goes

OLLCB - Challenge 59, Birthday

Supplies:

Papers - Candy Floss by Wild Rose Studio

Image - Cupcake Girl by Squiggle Stamps coloured with Promarkers

Sentiment - Craftwork Cards

Doily - Joanna Sheen

Half pearls - from stash

Cardstock - Bazzill

Tools - circle & scallop circle Nesties

T'was the night before Christmas...

I was really sad to hear that Elzybells is soon to be no more :-( I popped over to the shop and got my hands on some gorgeous stamps with 50% off, have a peek here to see what I mean ;-)

When I saw this lil chap asleep in the Santa hat and the sentiment I HAD to have them!

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Die Cut Dreams Christmas Club - Challenge 26, Santa (oops, I missed the deadline!)
Polka Doodles - Week 29, Christmas in July
Ohh La La - Challenge 58, Christmas In July

Supplies:
Image - Sleeping Mouse by Elzybells
Sentiment - Night Before Christmas by Elzybells
Papers - Very Merry, Wrap The Presents by October Afternoon
Ribbon - from stash
Dew drops - from stash
Tools - oval and scallop oval Nesties, scissors for distressing, Distress Stickles (lots of it!)

Look at this lil cutie...

I love making baby cards, all that cuteness is irresistable!

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

My Time To Craft - Challenge 100, Check It Out

Teddy Stampers - Challenge 16, As You Wish

Supplies:
Image - Loved Little Bear by Meljens from Whimsy Stamps
Paper - Craft Creations bought in a sale somewhere
Cardstock - Bazzill
Dew drops - from stash
Ribbon - from stash
Sentiment - generated on PC
Pins - from stash
Flower - Wild Orchid Crafts
Tools - circle and scallop circle Nesties, Spelbinders ribbon tag die

Digis Galore!

A friend of mine asked me to make 4 cards for her - thank you teacher, 60th birthday for her dad, new baby boy and a wedding card. I got to work and these are what I made. I don't use digis much but these are all digi images, I love how you can resize them ;-)

Teacher thank you card:

Supplies:
Paper - Early Bird by Cosmo Cricket (I LOVE this spotty paper)
Image - freebie from Meljens coloured with Promarkers
Sentiment - generated on PC
Ribbon - from stash
Cardstock - Bazzill
Tools - circle and scallop circle Nesties and scissors to distress edges of sentiment

Happy Birthday Dad:

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

Alphabet Challenge - M for Men

One Stitch At A Time - Challenge 22, Digi Madness

Digital Tuesday - Challenge 68, Happy Birthday

Supplies:
Image - Ronnie Relaxing from Pollycrafts, sold for charity
Papers - Archaic by Basic Grey
Cardstock - Bazzill
Sentiment - generated on PC
Card Candy - Craftwork Cards
Tools - circle and scallop circle Nesties and scissors to distress edges of sentiment

Baby Boy Card:

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

Papertake Weekly - Cutie Patootie

Crafty Creations - Challenge 77, Happy or Sweet

Supplies:
Image - Bathtime Fynn from Digi Stamp Boutique
Paper - Candy Floss by Wild Rose Studio
Sentiment - generated on PC
Ribbon - from stash
Cardstock - Bazzill
Dew drops - from stash
Tools - circle and scallop circle Nesties, scissors to distress edges of sentiment, Distress Stickles used on bubbles

Wedding card:

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

Passion For Promarkers - Week 61, Distressing (my sentiment and handmade flowers)

Stampin With The Dragon - Challenge 6, Distressing

The Creative Cottage - Challenge 19, Touchy Feely (I've used ribbon, made paper flowers, used Stickles...)

Stamp Something - Something Flowery

Supplies:
Image - Love Dove by Meljens available from Whimsy Stamps
Papers - Cappella by Basic Grey
Sentiment - generated on PC
Dew drops - from stash
Pins - from stash
Tools - circle and scallop circle Nesties, scissors to distress edges of sentiment, Distress Stickles used on hearts, flower punch
Ribbon - from stash

A Brand New Shiney Challenge Blog...

As many of you may of seen Magical Crafts Fortnightly Challenges is sadly closing after the current Christmas challenge. Well Joanne and most of the MCFC DT have been working hard behind the scenes on creating a brand new fortnightly challenge blog called 'Craft Your Days Away'...

We will be kicking off with our first challenge on Saturday 7th August at 9:00 a.m.

It will still be a multi-crafts challenge blog and much the same rules just a brand new name and home, oh and some exciting extra's but you'll have to wait and see what they are on the challenge launch day.

In the meantime we would love for everyone to help us spread the word about the new challenge blog and as a thank you for helping us doing so we have a blog candy running throughout the countdown until the launch day and there are THREE yummy prizes for three lucky winners.

So you need to hop on over to the Craft Your Days Away Challenge Blog, and check out the blog candy post to see what you need to do to enter, it's a really easy task, honest!!

So don't forget to mark on your calenders and in your diaries Saturday 7th August as the launch of our brand new challenge blog.

We do hope you'll be able to join us. Are you as excited as we are?

My First DT Card for Cards For Men - A Recipe

Ok, this is my first DT card for the fab Cards for Men challenge blog. I am so excited to be joining Donna and the team and I've had a great welcome, thank you ladies x

The challenge this time is a recipe - 1 image, 2 papers and 3 embellishments. Isn't that fab, loads of scope with this one! Please hop over to Cards for Men to check out the rest of the DT cards, they are stunning. We are being sponsored this time by One Stop Card Crafts and for the duration of the challenge there is a lovely 10% discount for Cards for Men challenge participants, pop over to Cards for Men to find out the details.

I tend to make male cards using brown and/or blue so I have stepped outsde my comfort zone and I have gone for a summery card (just at the time that it started raining here - roll eyes!). I wanted to use a Lili of the Valley stamp I bought a little while ago but hadn't used yet. It really was a joy to colour. I helped make the card look 'manly' with staples and string and lots of distressing. I think it works.

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Creative Craft World - Holidays

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Summer Days

Supplies:
Image - By The River by Lili of the Valley coloured with Promarkers
Papers - Early Bird by Cosmo Cricket
Sentiment - Craftwork Cards
Buttons, string & staples - from stash
Tools - scissors for distressing, Nestie circles & scallop circles

A card with bits that move!

I've wanted to try to make a card with something that moves for ages and have had a go at a seesaw on this card. I've fixed the seesaw with a brad so you can actually move it up and down. I think I may have seen this idea online or in a magazine ages ago but can't remember where...? To make the seesaw I punched out a circle shape and cut a piece off to level one 'side'. I then attached a long piece to the part-circle with a brad. Easy peasy!

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

MSE Wanna-b-rich - Try something new (the moveable seesaw)

Stampavie & More - Challenge 102, Anything goes

Bunny Zoe Crafts - Challenge 2, Summer Days

Charisma Cardz - Week 27, Watch the Birdie

One Stop Crafts - Challenge 88, Monochromatic

Supplies:
Paper - Daisy Bucket, sorry don't know design
Cardstock - Core'dinations and Bazzill Basics
Sentiment - Craftwork Cards inked round edge with a Promarker
Dew drops & card candy- from stash
Screw brad - Woodware
Owl template - Craftwork Cards

Magical Crafts DT Card Challenge 19 - Christmas in July

It's time for another fab Magical Crafts challenge! Our theme this time is "Christmas in July". I have really enjoyed making this card, I dug out some unused Wintery papers from last year and used a beautiful Stampin Dragon digi called Penny with Presents available from Stitchy Bear Stamps.

I think now is an excellent time to get started with making Christmas cards rather than leaving it to the last minute which is my usual method!

Please pop over to the Magical Crafts blog to have a peek at the rest of the DT samples, they are super gorgeous! We are sponsored this month by the ever so fab Stitchy Bear Stamps so there is a wonderful prize up for grabs!

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Bah Humbug - Challenge 26, Special Card for a Friend (this is for my friend's daughter)

The Corrosive Challenge - Challenge 71, Christmas Time

ABC Christmas Challenge - N for Noel, Anything Christmasy Goes

Supplies:
Image - Penny with Presents by Stampin Dragon available from Stitchy Bear Stamps coloured with Promarkers
Papers - Golly by Jolly by Cosmo Cricket
Cardstock - Bazzill Swiss Dots
Doily - Joanna Sheen
Sentiment - Craftwork Cards

A few cards made this week

I've had a litte bit of time this week to make a few cards. The first one was a just because I wanted to make a card, the others are all needed for birthdays over the weekend.

I would like to enter the first card into the following challenges:

By The Cute & Girly - July Challenge, Warm Summer Days

Crafty Calendar - Challenge 10, Summer

Cute Card Thursday - Challenge 120, Schools Out For Summer

Sir Stampalot - Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer

Supplies:
Image - Sarah Kay coloured with Promarkers
Papers - Early Bird by Cosmo Cricket
Lace & string - from stash
Sentiment - Craftwork Cards
Button - Lemonade Basic Grey
Tools - Scallop & plain Petite oval Nesties

This next card is for my FIL, this Ronnie Relaxing image is so him - remote in one hand and cuppa in the other ;-)

Supplies:
Image - Ronnie Relaxing from Pollycraft sold for charity, if you don't have him take a look here x
Papers - Doodlebug
Cardstock - Bazzill Basics
Sentiment - Craftwork Cards (thanks furrypig x)
Ribbon - from stash
Tools - Scallop & plain large circle Nesties & Petite scallop oval Nestie

This card is for a friend of Thomas', it's his birthday party on Saturday...

Supplies:
Image - House Mouse coloured with Promarkers
Papers - Quite Contrary (I think) by MME
Ribbons - from stash
Alphabet stickers - Basic Grey
Tools - Scallop & plain circle Nesties, scissors for distressing

This last card is for my friend's mum, nice and soft with a cute kitty and a few flowers on it...

Supplies:
Image - Thomas with Flowers from Lili of the Valley coloured with Promarkers
Paper - Craft Creation
Ribbon - from stash
Flowers - from stash
Gem brads - Joanna Sheen
Doily - Joanna Sheen

An extra special card

My brother and his partner announced the news that they are expecting their first baby. They are thrilled to bits but Elaine is suffering terribly with sickness - all day, every day. I have made them a congratulations card, I love this lil mouse, have wanted a reason to ink him up for weeks ;-)

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

Craftalicious - Challenge 3, Cute

Creative Craft Crew - To Die For

One Stitch At A Time - Challenge 20, Lace, Ribbon and Bows

Supplies:
Image - Oh Happy Day! House Mouse stamp from Oyster Stamps coloured with Promarkers
Papers - Cappella by Basic Grey
Sentiment - Craftwork Cards
Ribbon - from stash
Dew drops - from stash
Tools - Scallop & plain petite ovals

No card but I have some news...

I have been picked to join the DT at Cards for Men!!! I am so excited but also a bit scared as making men's cards can be tough ;-) I want to say a HUGE thank you to Donna for choosing me and hope you'll come join me over on the Cards for Men challenge blog xxx

More Christmas Cards

I bought a gorgeous little set of Nitwits Christmas stamps at the weekend and wanted to get playing straight away. It felt a bit wierd making Christmas cards in really hot weather but hey ho!

I would like to enter the easel card into the following challenges:

Basic Grey - Week 23, Photo Inspiration

Creative Card Crew - Challenge 53, An Easel Card

Simon Says Stamp - Check It Out!

Bah Humbug - Challenge 25, Less is More

Supplies for the easel card:
Cardstock - Bazzill Basics white and red
Papers - Olivia by Basic Grey
Image - Deer Friends by Nitwits (made by Personal Impressions)
Die Cut shapes - Nellie Snellen
Doily - Joanna Sheen
Sentiment - Craftwork Cards
Flower - from stash
Pearls - Joanna Sheen

Here are the others I made...

Supplies:

Images - as before

Papers - Jolly by Golly by Cosmo Cricket

Flowers - from stash

Gems - from stash

Card candy - Craftwork Cards

Die cuts Nestie circles & Scallop circles and Nellie Snellen as before

Brads - Joanna Sheen

Totally Tilda 1st Challenge

The first challenge over on the lovely new Totally Tilda challenge blog is 'CHOCOLATE'. Ooohhh what a great challenge! I've kept my card really simple as the paper is busy so just decorated it with some pretty butterflies punched with my new bargain Martha Stewart punch.

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Totally Tilda - Challenge 1, Chocolate

Totally Papercrafts - Challenge 23, One for the girlies

One Stop Crafts - Week 86, Pink & Brown

Alphabet Challenge - J is for Jewels

Crafty Catz - Challenge 39, Distressing

Craftalicious - Challenge 3, Cute

Supplies:
Papers - Nook & Pantry by Basic Grey
Image - Tilda coloured with Promarkers
Sentiment - Craftwork Cards
Gem - Prima eline
Pearls - Joanna Sheen
Tools - Nestie petite ovals & scallop ovals, scissors for distressing, Martha Stewart butterfly punch