Crafty Sentiments Recipe Challenge

Good afternoon all on this freezing cold day, I hope you are somewhat warmer where ever you are. When I get  up in the morning, open the curtains to see the sea crashing against the shore I know it is going to be a cold day but today it is crashing so hard it is coming over the sea wall hence I am FREEZING!!

Today see's the start of a new challenge over at Crafty Sentiment Designs and this week we had a recipe to play with which was:- 

1 ribbon

2 images

3 papers.

Now my card is a little late but it is my first card for the challenge in what feels like forever lol, it took a long time to create so not sure how often I will be able to join in but just had to do something.

I used Winter Wishes rubber stamp & A Freebie digi Christmas Tree. My Christmas Tree didn't have a trunk or any snow to it so I placed the snow from the base of the post box below it and then drew in my own trunk. It is not very clear in the photo but I added 3d sparkle snow to all the snowy areas.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - Dovercraft

Image - Crafty Sentiments 'Winter Wishes' & Freebie Digi Xmas Tree

Medium - Promarkers

Ribbon - Dr Banardos

Die - Nellie Snellen

Gems - My Mind's Eye

3d Sparkle Snow - Baker Ross

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Craft Your Passion - Tis The Season

Hooked On Crafts - Winter Wonderland

Pollycraft Monday - Christmas Fun

Paper Sundaes - Winter Wonderland

Stamptacular Sunday - Christmas

Crazy 4 Challenges - Snow

Totally Gorjuss - Sparkle

Thank you for stopping by, I am hoping to be able to make at least one thing a week for a while until I get my hands sorted. I am still awaiting my consultants getting together but I had a head to toe check up yesterday (very intrusive of my personal being lol) and nothing new was found so got to be thankful for that.

Until next time, keep warm.

A Birthday Card

Good afternoon all. It is a lovely bright day here, great for those of you that are out Christmas shopping which I haven't even thought about starting yet!!

I didn't think I had anything to post but I just remembered I have a few cards that have never been posted and this one was made for my dear friend Karen whose birthday was back in August. Karen is mad on bears and has a cat just like this one.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Designer Papers - Nitwit Collection

Image - Teddy Bo

Medium - Promarkers

Sentiment - Crafter's Companion Popcorn Bear

Lace, Charm & Dew Drops - Craftmania 

Ribbon - Gift

Border Die - Nelly Snellen.

I am so sorry I have not been around blogland for a while, I am having some health issue's which are making crafting impossible. My hands have swollen so they are not much use for anything really, then there is the constant headaches, those only happen when I can stay awake long enough to be able to do something!! All in all not much use to anyone or anything at the moment.

I am hoping to see another new consultant next week who will be working with my other consultants to try and work out some treatment for me. Here is hoping they can sort something and soon.

Anyhow I just wanted you to know I am visiting when I can but not leaving comments as it takes so long and is a bit painful too so you will have to put up with me just haunting you all for now.

Autumn/Fall Card Sending Smiles

Good afternoon everyone. Sorry I have not posted this week but I have been having problems with my back & legs.

Yesterday was the start of the new Crafty Calendar Challenge but as yet I have not been able to make anything for it however hopefully within the next couple of days I will have a project up for you. The challenge is 'Spooky' and you really don't want to miss out as we are celebrating our 2nd birthday with lots and lots of sponsors.

Now I thought I would give you something to look at whilst I get back to normal (if that is possible lol). I have never made a real Autumn/Fall card before but whilst talking to my friend who has been living in Australia for almost three years now she said the thing she misses the most about our weather is the tree's changing colour and walking through all the crunchy leaves. 

So I designed this mainly in Design Studio last week but added the pumpkins from Cuttin' Up With Class which was cut in SCAL 2. As I couldn't cut this, my hubby did it for me, then I managed to ink all the pieces yesterday whilst sitting up in bed (not a good idea), then I put it together this morning with a little help from hubby holding and passing me things.

Supplies:-

Card stock - Cor'dinations & Bazzill

Gems used as screws - Kanban

Embossing - Cuttlebug 'Diamond Plate'

Sentiment - Crafty Sentiments

Charm - Unknown

Ribbon - Candy Prize

Twine - My Crafty Spot

Face Stamp - Peachy Keen 'Funshine Faces'

Cricut - Expression

Cartridges - 

Heritage - Tree 5.25", 

Pooh & Friends - Leaves 1.5"

Everyday Paper Dolls - Wheelbarrow 1.75", Fork 1", Rake 0.75", Grass 1.5", Leaves 1".

SCAL 2 Pumpkins - 2" 

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Fantabulous - Leaves Are Falling

Peachy Keen Lets Face It Friday - Leaves

Bitten By The Bug 2 - Walk In My Garden 'Wheelbarrow'

Top Tip Tuesday - 2 Or More Ribbon, Lace, Twine

Celebrate The Occasion - Ribbon

Ladybug Crafts - Fall 

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Crafting For All Seasons - Fall Colours

Whimsical Wednesday - Anything Goes

Crafty Sentiments New Baby & Crafty Cutter Die Release

Good morning and thanks for stopping by.

Finally today is the day that Crafty Sentiments release the NEW baby images which are really cute and come with some great sentiments as well as their new Crafty Cutter Die Cutting Shape's.

This week we all used different images from the release and for my card I used 'Lucy With Her Rattle' and the 'It's A Girl' sentiment that comes with it. I also used the first to be released 'Vintage Label' die and then the stamped fancy edge is from a set I think that set is called 'Thank You' but I will correct it once I have checked.

Ok our challenge this week is to use 'Banner's' on your creations, now banner's are really popular at the moment and there are a few dies around to use, you can cut one on the Cricut like I did on or each just cut triangle's out by hand. We really don't mind we would just love to see your creations.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Card Stock - Coredinations

Designer Paper - Craft Creations

Image & Sentiment - Crafty Sentiments 'Lucy With Rattle'

Die Cut Shaped Stamp - Crafty Sentiments 'Thank You'

Medium - Promarkers

Banner - Cricut 'Elegant Edges'

Baby Wording - Plantin Schoolbook

Brush & Lotion Bottle - Everyday Paper Dolls

Twine - My Craft Spot

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Willow Sketchie Designs - Sketch

My Mum's Craft Shop - Boys & Girls

Hanna's & Friends - Anything Goes 

Stamp, Scrap & Doodle - Favourite Colours

Sweet Stampin' - Anything Goes

Creatalicious - Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesday - Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations - Celebrate

Paper Sundaes - Anything Goes

Lexi's Creations - Card For A Child

 I am sorry it is late I forgot to schedule it.  I had a really bad day yesterday and I am struggling to sit up at the moment so will have to edit in small stages!!

Bitten By The Bug 2 Plus Karaoke Boy

Good evening all, thank you for popping by today. 

Here I have my last couple of projects I have made with my Cricut. 

Over at Bitten By The Bug 2 they have two challenges going on and I have combined the two together, I hope that is ok if not please delete my entries.

 The first challenge was to use the cut 'Time 4 Fun' from the Cuttin Up cartridge but I don't have that one so made my own cut using Plantin Schoolbook. The second challenge is to create a project using the word 'Classroom'. Now both of these hard me stuck for a while but then as always I reverted back to my teaching days and made a reward chart.

This works best with young children probably reception year or maybe year 1, this is equivalent to Kindergarten I believe in the U.S. As you can see on the second picture I cut out 30 stars for the number of pupils in the class and the object is that once all the stars have made it onto the chart the children get a free session to do whatever activity they wish for the afternoon.

Classroom, rewards and time 4 fun were cut from Plantin Schoolbook and the books, scissors and glue are from Locker Talk. I actually cut the scissors, glue and books for another project but the person they were for changed her mind so they fitted nicely into this project. 

This is how I love to see the chart, the children can write their initials on the stars if they want to. I have also changed shapes each time it has been filled in the past.

Supplies:-

Scrapbook Paper - Sugar Tree 'Steve's Pages SF13'

Card Stock - Bazzill

Cricut - Expression

Border Die - Xcut 'Scallops'

White Pen - Sakura

Other challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Simon Says Stamp - Dies To Die For

Craft Us Crazy - School or End Of Summer

My second project is a simple card for a boy and this is where I struggle with the Cricut because I always think my cards have too much white space lol. I used lots of different embossing folders on this card for texture and interest and all the cuts are from Paper Dolls For Everyday. Maybe one day I will be happy with this type of card. At least they come in handy for my god children's friends!

                                     

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Card Stock - Bazzill

Cricut - Expression

Embossing - Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots', 'Tiny Bubbles', 'Houndstooth' & 'Diamond Plate'

Sentiments - Unknown (I won this stamp set ages ago but I can't remember who from if anyone recognises them please let me know so I can give credit)

Twine - My Craft Spot

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-
The Crazy Challenge - Men Only
Stamps R Us - Birthday Card
Top Tip Tuesday - For A Child
Celebrate The Occasion - Birthday With Balloons
My Mum's Craft Shop - Boys & Girls

Just before I go I want to remind you all of the upcoming new release from Crafty Sentiments . On Tuesday we will be launching the brand new Crafty Cutter Die as well as the new monthly baby release so you won't want to miss it.

I will be back Tuesday with my project for the new release.