Silhouette 'Gift Bag' Challenge

It's the time for another challenge over at

Ch# 13 Gift Bag (No Boxes)

Begins: Thursday, May 1

Ends: Saturday, May 31

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You MUST use a Silhouette somehow in your project.

Sponsor this month is:

My Crafting Channel

Vinyl Ease 30 Sheets of Permanent Adhesive Backed Vinyl for Craft Cutters, 

6 by 12-Inch, Assorted

I had been wanting to make one of these bags since I first saw them in the Silhouette Store but had no reason to do so, then my daughter in law showed me a little collection of notes Sophie had been hiding away. I knew this was the perfect bag for her to hide all her little notes in and keep them safe.

When you get the 2 Strap Purse by Samantha Walker for this bag all the pieces fit on one 12" x 12" sheet but I wanted it to be two tone and to save me messing around I just cut everything out of my two colours. I then realised that as I had used a double sided sheet of paper I could make two different bags and here the are.

After everything was cut I ran the red bazzill pieces through my gand calibur with spellbinders embossing folder and then applied a coat of Mod Podge to them all to give them  that gloss finish and I have to say they look so much better in real life. My buckles and hinges are gold just like the brads but do not look so in the photo I'm afraid, there are also 4 gold brads on the base of the bag that act as feet and the buckle has a magnetic clip to keep for opening and closing.

I was going to keep the other bag to use as an actual gift bag however Sophie had another idea and wanted to give it to her best friend who she swaps notes with. I think that is really sweet and also educational as they are only 7 and getting good practice with both writing and spelling.

Supplies:-

Card Stock - Bazzill

Designer Paper - Kaisercraft 'Tis The Season Choir'

Die Cut - 2 Strap Purse #55521 by Samantha Walker

Embossing - Spellbinders 

Shine - Mod Podge Gloss

Brads - Dovecraft 3mm Metallic Gold & 8mm Metallic Gold

Clasp - Magnets

Head in over to see what the DT has created for your inspiration and link up today.

Click HERE

Silhouette Special Challenge UseRhinestone's

"Special Challenge - Use Rhinestones" over at

This is in addition to our regular monthly challenge.

DT members were not required to participate.

We have 4 participating.

Sponsor is:

My Crafting Channel

Winner will receive:

Silhouette Rhinestone Template Kit

As soon as I saw that Silhouette were bringing out a kit to create items using rhinestone's I knew I had to have it. I love the effect rhinestone's gives to something. 

I ended up making two projects the first was this bag which I made as a practice and a bit of a joke to my mum. My mum often takes me out shopping and is forever calling me all sorts of names before she gets to mine, I wouldn't mind but I am her only child lol. I used three different sized stones on this, I think you can make out from the photo that the heart is size 10ss, the I and M are 16ss and the K is 20ss.

Supplies:-

Linen Shopper - Ebay

Rhinestone Templates - Cute Rhinestone Heart Swirl #6625 by Samantha Walker (I offset it which gave this lovely effect) & the lettering was the classic alpha's that came as part of the kit.

My second item I made for Sophie my step granddaughter who loves ladybirds and so once I saw the template I knew it would be perfect. It was made with two sizes of stone most of it is size 16ss and then I added 3 size 20ss to the tips of each antennae for extra effect.

 
The outline shape is red and the spots are pink, I was going to do them black but once Sophie saw the pink version in the Silhouette store that was what she wanted. Here is a closer view, you may just be able to work out the colours in this photo.

Supplies:-

T-Shirt - Lidl

Rhinestone Template - Ladybug #6018 by Evan Ehat

Now hop on over to see what my DT sister have created for you inspiration and to link up your Rhinestone projects.

CLICK HERE

Silhouette Challenge 'Blossom Hop Day 2'

Bring

So Silhouette Challenges is celebrating .

We are on Day 2!

There are only a few stops on this hop each day, and you are going to love the projects you see.

I am the third stop.
To start at the beginning Click HERE

How are you liking the blog hop? I'm sure you have been wowed already and there is still lots to come so I will get on with my card I made.

As soon as I saw this card in the Silhouette Store I knew I wanted it but wasn't sure who or what I would use it for but I brought it. So I decided I would make it for this hop but leave it sentiment less as I think it is a many occasions card so will add it when the time arises. The teal blue and mustard card both colours that are in the design paper but they don't show so well in the photo but they really do look nice.

Supplies:-

Card Stock - Bazzill & Lidl

Designer Paper - My Minds Eye 'Miss Caroline Dolled Up'

Die Cut - Flowers Card #45684 by Daniela Angelova

Here is the entire list for day 2
Nana @ My Crafting Channel
Pam @ Scrap N Sew Granny
Kim @ Kim's Card Corner
Jessi @ My Life in Arts N Crafts
Kate @ Kate's Paper Creations
LeeAnn @ Snappy Scraps
Becky @ My Paper Craze
Penni @ Lazy Cats Crafts Craze

In case you missed day 1 here is the entire lineup.
Nana @ My Crafting Channel
Pam @ Scrap N Sew Granny
Kim @ Kim's Card Corner
Theresa @ Scrappers Anonymous
Julie @ Muddy Paws & Inky Fingers
Jessi @ My Life in Arts N Crafts
Robin @ The Cricut Scrapper
Kate @ Kate's Paper Creations
LeeAnn @ Snappy Scraps
Becky @ My Paper Craze

Some of the Design Team has Candy.
Please note the ones that have candy set their own requirements for a chance at winning their candy.
Winners will be be announced by each offering candy on
May the 6th at NOON EST
On their blogs.

Now hop over to Jessi HERE and see what wonderful creation she has for you.

Crafty Calendar 'Sunshine & Showers' Challenge

Good morning all, hopefully you are viewing this as I am away visiting my daughter and her family for a few days. 

This month at Crafty Calendar Challenge we are challenging you to 'Sunshine & Showers' and are sponsored by Robyn Fetish who gave us some cute images to play with and used this cute little frog called 'Don't Rain On My Parade' and can be found HERE. 

As soon as I saw the challenge I knew I wanted to use this sunshine background and then the rest of the card just evolved from it. Did you notice I placed my raindrops upside down lol I didn't notice until I added the image and by then it was too late.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Natalie & Amy's

Card Stock - Lidl

Image - Robyn Fetish 'Don't Rain On My Parade'

Medium - Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Die Cuts - Sunburst #47228 by Amanda McGee, Clouds & Rainbow from Pot Of Gold Topper #39552 by Silhouette

Promarkers & Flexmarkers Used:-

Pear Green, Lime Green & Lime Zest

Rock - Blue Grey 5,2 & 1

Grass - Forest

Umbrella - Lavender, Lilac, Soft Mauve, Blue Grey 4 & 2

See you all soon.

Silhouette Challenge 'Blossom Hop Day 1'

Bring

So Silhouette Challenges is celebrating.

We are on Day 1!

There are only a few stops on this hop each day, and you are going to love the projects you see.

I am the third stop.
To start at the beginning Click HERE

I decided on this 3d style of card and although it is 3d it will still fit in a normal envelope. My card measures 5" x 7" and the card base was created using Samantha Walker Pop Up Flowers #42258 and the big flower was made using Jamie Cripps Double Inpatiens Flower #56551 but it didn't turn out quite like it should lol. I think the problem was I used white card stock and inked it but that made it loose some of it's stiffness and I then couldn't shape it very well. The card stock is all Bazzill and the pearl is from my stash. 

Here is the entire list of stops for day 1
Nana @ My Crafting Channel
Pam @ Scrap N Sew Granny
Kim @ Kim's Card Corner
Theresa @ Scrappers Anonymous
Julie @ Muddy Paws & Inky Fingers
Jessi @ My Life in Arts N Crafts
Robin @ The Cricut Scrapper
Kate @ Kate's Paper Creations
Becky @ Becky's Craft Place
LeeAnn @ Snappy Scraps
Becky @ My Paper Craze

Some of the Design Team has Candy.
Please note the ones that have candy set their own requirements for a chance at winning their candy.
Winners will be be announced by each offering candy on
May the 6th at NOON EST
On their blogs.

Ok now hop over to Theresa HERE to see what gorgeous creation she has for you.