Creative Inspirations - Christmas In August!

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This week's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is Christmas in August! I have used another one of the new LOTV stamps that I treated myself to a couple of weeks ago. This week's prize is from us and is the chance to be our GUEST DESIGNER FOR SEPTEMBER!

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'Holy Light' Stamp
Hero Arts Sentiment Stamp

Dovecraft Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Marianne's Designs Snowflake Die

La La Land Heart Banner Die

Cheesecloth, Seam Binding Ribbon, Wire Pin, Jump Ring & Star Charm,
 Dew Drops & Glitter

Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue

Frantage White Chunky Embossing Powder

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

Stickles - Frosted Lace

(Used for the snow she is standing on but you can't see it unless you look closely! lol)

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Distress Ink - Tumbled Glass

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, R59, B93 & YG63

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Papertake Weekly - Occasion-ally!

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This week's challenge at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY is Occasion-ally! Simply make something that celebrates an Occasion. I decided to go for Christmas and use another of my new LOTV stamps!

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'Festive Post' Stamp

Sentiment Stamp by Funkykits

Magnolia Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Marianne's Designs Snowflake Die

La La Land Heart Banner Die

White Chunky Frantage Embossing Powder

Cheesecloth, Ribbon, Gem Clip, Stocking Charm, Dew Drops & Glitter

Ranger Glossy Accents, PVA Glue & Stickles - Frosted Lace

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Distress Ink - Tumbled Glass & Fired Brick

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C3, C5, C7, E00, E21, E31, E33, 

R11, R20, R27, R37, R59 & YG63

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

MMCS - Anything Goes!

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This week over at the MY MUMS CRAFT SHOP BLOG we have a theme of Anything Goes! I have another quick card today to share with you as I didn't have much time to make it due to issues at home. 

I have used some of the latest Christmas Stamps by Indigo Blu and a Kraft Card Blank.

INGREDIENTS -

Indigo Blu Christmas Stamps

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Dew Drops, Glitter & Ranger Glossy Accents

INKS USED -

Stampin' Up Ink Pad - Whisper White

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes!

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This week's challenge at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY is Anything Goes + An Option of Vintage! I have used another one of the card blanks from Craftwork Cards that arrived last week and one of the gorgeous new LOTV stamps!

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'Snow Family' Stamp

Dovecraft 'Back to Basics Christmas' Papers

Hero Arts Sentiment Stamp

Flowers & Berries from Wild Orchid Crafts

Marianne's Designs Snowflake Die

White Chunky Frantage Embossing Powder

Cheesecloth, Dew Drops & Glitter

Ranger Glossy Accents, PVA Glue & Stickles - Frosted Lace

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Distress Ink - Tumbled Glass

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C3, C5, E31, E35, E37, YG63, R11, R29 & R35

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Tilda with Hellebores!

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This week at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY we wants to see you use Dies And / Or Punches on your creations! I have used Dies on my card, the gorgeous Snowflake Die by Marianne's Designs and the Heart Banner by La La Land. I have also made, shock horror, a Christmas Card! It doesn't matter what time of year it is to me, I always love to make them!

INGREDIENTS -

Magnolia Stamps & Paper

Flowers & Paper Doily from Wild Orchid Crafts

Snowflake Die - Marianne's Designs
Heart Banner Die - La La Land

Lace, Dew Drops & Glitter

Large Classic Circle Nestabilities

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool
Stickles - Frosted Lace & Frantage White Chunky E Powder

Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue

INKS USED -

Emboss It Ink Pad

Distress Ink - Aged Mahogany

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, R59 & YG63

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Feeling Festive!

Good Morning!

I bet you are all thinking that I've gone mad, how can I be feeling festive when were in the middle of a heat wave? Well I honestly don't know either but I was earlier in the week lol Today I have 4 Christmas cards to share with you that I have done for MMCS using the brand new Christmas stamps by Indigo Blu and The Cat's Pajama's. 

First up are the cards using the Indigo Blue stamps 'Merry Christmas Tree' and 'Poinsettia'.

You can't really tell from the photo but I have added Holographic Embossing Powder to the design on this card to give it some Christmas sparkle!

INGREDIENTS -

Indigo Blue Stamps - 'Merry Christmas Tree' & 'Pointsettia'

Dew Drops & Holographic Embossing Powders

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Emboss It Ink Pad

Distress Ink Pads - Bundled Sage, Fired Brick & Black Soot

Distress Stains - Brushed Pewter, Peeled Paint, Wild Honey & Festive Berries

Last up is a card made with a stamp by The Cat's Pajama's, not my usual style but rather cute!

INGREDIENTS -

The Cat's Pajama's - 'Sock It To Me' Stamp

Petal Fresh First Edition Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Cheesecloth, Paper Doily, Seam Binding Ribbon, Button, Dew Drops & Glitter

Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue

Thanks for popping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

PBSC - Christmas In July!

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This we have a brand new challenge over at PBSC which is Christmas In July! I know you are all thinking it is way too early to make a Christmas Card but what better way to get a head start so that your not running behind later in the year? lol 

I added a touch to Glossy Accents to his nose, well it's only right as Rudolph 'ad a very shiny nose!'.

INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamps
DoCrafts Papers
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Marianne's Designs Snowflake Die
Oval Classic & Scallop Nesties
Cheesecloth, Ribbon, Dew Drops & Glitter
Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue

INKS USED -
Archival Ink - Jet Black
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E31, E33, R27 & YG63

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX