Showing posts with label Stampendous. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stampendous. Show all posts

Sunday, July 10, 2016

Another Christmas Card...


Another Christmas card, using the same conceptual design as my last post.  Same stamp and some of the same paper...this time I used the negative cut-out of the DP.  It's always good to make use of those leftovers!

Supplies used:
Papers from MME - Merry Days of Christmas
Stampendous - Holly Points stamp
Spellbinders - Asian Motifs die
Recollections - Christmas Border Stamps

Hope your weekend is going well, and the weather is all that you wish for...ha ha.  Here, we are hoping for rain...crazy no?

Some challenges for my card:

Creative Corner - Anything goes
Crafty Calendar Challenge - Punches and/ or Dies
Great Impressions Stamps - Anything Goes
Addicted to Stamps and More - #201 Anything Goes
Creatalicious Challenges - #94 ANYTHING GOES with optional CAS
Little Claire's - #71 Anything Goes
One Crazy Stamper - Christmas in July
Dragonfly Dreams -Anything Goes
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Anything Goes
Craft Stamper - Anything Goes

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Christmas in July.....

It's unbelievable how hot and dry this summer has been, and it has only just begun!  Even the weeds are wilting....and the grass is burnt up and yellow.  So thankful for air conditioning!  I think it's time for a Christmas card....


Here we go with something nice and easy for a summer make, to maybe cool things down.   A lovely Christmas image stamped in green with added copic colouring.  Some pretty DP and some gold peel offs for a bit of trimmings.  A simple make and quite festive, I think I might make some more of these.

Supplies used:
Papers from MME - Merry Days of Christmas
Stampendous - Holly Points stamp
Spellbinders - Asian Motifs die
Gold peel of stickers

Thanks for stopping by...stay cool everyone, and share some rain please!!

Some challenge for my card:

QKR Stampede - #198 Christmas in July    Top Picks
Come and Get It - Christmas In July
Inky Chicks - #69 CHRISTMAS IN SUMMER
One Crazy Stamper - Christmas in July
Craft Stamper - Anything Goes
Penny Black and More - Anything Goes with a Stamp
The Ribbon Girl - Anything Goes Card Challenge
Addicted to Stamps and More  - #201 Anything Goes
Creative Moments - #97 Anything Goes
Not Just Cards Challenge - #32 Anything Goes

Saturday, April 23, 2016

Still on the ball....

Finally...my oldest brother turns 60 next month.  It's been rather lonely, here in the sixties all by myself!  Being the only girl in the family, I like to tell people that I'm his youngest sister...but that worked much better before the hip and the cane.  Oh well.


This image from Dr Digi's House of Stamps seemed to fit the occasion, and you can find it here.  I've coloured with markers and hand written the sentiment.  Of course, the inside message won't be quite so positive, after all, it is my brother! lol

For the card background, I've used a crackle stamp.....to represent some wrinkles, and added a few patterns of washi tape.  For embellishment...some paper candi, and some die cuts for the corner and the number 60.

Now for some challenges for my card:

Jade's Sparkling Butterflies - #17 Anything Goes
The Crafty Addicts - #13 Anything Goes/optional Girlyime
Love to Scrap - #76 Anything Goes
The Ribbon Girl - Any Image
Crafting from the Heart - #108 Anything Goes
Crafting with Friends -#19 Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination - #82 Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday -  #422 Add a Quotation

Saturday, April 2, 2016

CAS & Gold Embossing

The weather is definitely a mixed bag today...sunshine and snow flurries.  It is supposed to be spring, however, winter is not yet letting go.  On that note...how about a CAS Christmas card.


Something different for a change.  Red and white, with gold heat embossing for the sentiment.  Two stamps have been used...a Stämpelkällan corner stamp and Classic Greeting sentiment from Stampendous.  The red die cut uses the Spellbinders Floral Ovals die, and because I really couldn't just leave it at that....there are 4 little gem stones for embellishment.

Here's hoping winter will soon be on it's way.  Looking forward to flowers and green grass again!  Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great weekend.

Some challenges for my card:

Jade's Sparkling Butterflies - #16 Anything Goes
One Crazy Stamper - Anything goes
Creative Corner - #319 Use Embossing Powder   Top Picks
Left of Center - #124 Embossing
Sparkles Christmas Challenge - #63 CAS Christmas
Winter Wonderland - Embossing Wet or Dry
Creative Card Crew - #109 CAS
Holly Jolly Christmas - #68 Use your stash
Crafting For All Seasons - #123 Use Die Cuts/Punches

Saturday, March 12, 2016

Here's trouble....

Good morning all, the weekend has arrived....and now the kids are on their March break.  I think this year we could even call it spring break....no flowers yet, but no snow either!  Just hope it stays!


This is my DT card for Dr Digi's House of Stamps, and the image...Player One, is quite fitting don't you think?  Playing video games is sure to be a favourite activity this week.  Just in case you haven't yet heard, Dr Digi now has a Facebook page and a bi-weekly challenge.  Be sure to check it out here.

After colouring, I've fussy cut the image, attaching with foam tabs to a die cut backing.  I've used only one DP, but in a few different ways, edging with one of the markers that I coloured the chair.  I hope you like the orange....I took a trip down memory lane.  It did so remind me of a set we had years back.  I'm always a fan of yellow, so the result is a nice sunny card.  No embellishments, just some doodled faux stitching and a stamped sentiment to finish it off.

Now for some challenges for my card:

Crafting from the Heart - #102 Anything Goes
Scrapping 4 Fun - #60 Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination - #76 Anything Goes
Through the Purple Haze - #97 Add some Warm Colours
Addicted to Stamps and More - #184 Clean and Simple
Creative Craft Cottage - #59 Let's Get Sentimental
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create - #166 ATG w/Optional Twist - All That Glitters
Love to Scrap - #73 Bare Necessities                  Top Pick
Where the Heart is - #7 Easter/Anything Goes



Saturday, January 30, 2016

Big Hugs


While not everyone may have a special someone who would qualify as a Valentine, we all know someone who would appreciate a fun card with a big hug.  This is my DT card for Dr Digi's House of Stamps, and I've made good use of this sweet image....Quackers.  Such fun to colour and sure to bring a smile.

After colouring with markers, I've used my Spellbinders die and the 'out of the box' technique to cut out the image.  An older DP from Memory Box pairs up well with the older heart stamp from Stämpelkällan, and still on a roll.....the sentiment is from an older Stampendous set.  Isn't it great when you find just what you need in your older stash?

Hope you are keeping well, and warm.  This weekend we are supposedly having temperatures of 4 or 5...with rain.   I'm definitely not complaining, but I'm sure the skiers are.  Oh well, they had lots of snow last year.

Some challenges for my card:

Creative Inspirations -#343 Anything Goes w/option of a sketch
Aud Sentiments - #147 Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination - #70 Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner - #56 Anything Goes
Through the Purple Haze -#94 Things with wings
Creative Craft Cottage - #56 Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown - #278 Anything Goes
DL.Art -  #173 Valentine..... alternative thank you
Little Miss Muffet Challenges - #130 Anything Goes
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - #348 Love/Valentines/Anniversary




Friday, December 11, 2015

Season's Greetings


It's hard to believe that Christmas is only 2 weeks away.  The sun is shining, the grass still has some green, and we're not really into winter clothing yet....I'm loving it!

Of course it means it's time for those Christmas cards, and I found I wasn't ready....so I've been busy with some simpler designs, which are somewhat quicker.  I think I am the slowest when it comes to actually finishing cards!


This is a Stampendous stamp, purchased ages ago, and never used.  It was just like Christmas when I found it.  lol   I heat embossed then partially coloured the leaves, adding red stickles for the berries.

I've cut and matted using two dies from the Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight set.  For the final touch, I've added the corner stamp from Stämpelkällan.

I'm off to physio shortly, and a nice walk in town while the weather is so wonderful.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.

Some challenges for my card:

Holly Jolly Christmas - Merry Christmas
Where the Heart is - #4 Christmas Colours
Crafting by designs - Anything goes
Love to Scrap - It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Dream Valley - #121 Die-Cuts and Punches
Christmas Cards All Year 'Round - Keep it simple
DL.Art - #170 Blue & White or Red & Green
Penny Black and More - Anything Goes with a stamp
One Crazy Stamper - Christmas/Winter
Great Impressions Stamps - Anything Goes

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Cold Weather Fun

Would you believe...it's only 45 days until Christmas!  The stores are all stocking up and Mother Nature's getting in on it too, with some colder temperatures for next week.  This past week was lovely...nice and warm with a good bit of sunshine.  Although I have to take it easy, I was able to get outside and do some cleanup in the gardens.  The more that I can get done now, the less of a disaster it will be in the spring.  They do say that this winter should be much milder than last year, and I'm sure hoping so!

But now for a Christmas card...I need to get busy there too...


Today I've used an older stamp from Stampendous, titled Pookie Skates, done up with water colours.   If you look closely, you might be able to see the flocking that I've used to give it a little added interest.  After cutting him out with the smaller Spellbinders die from the Fleur de Lis set, I inked the edges before then layering him up.

The rest of the card has been dressed up with some stenciled ornaments, and some sparkly metallic peel offs.  Even the little circles are peel off stickers.

I know I won't be putting on any skates this winter, but the little ones will be looking forward to it.  I do remember that once upon a time it was fun being out in the cold....but boy that was a long time ago!

Some challenges for my card:

Sweet Stampin Christmas -Christmas Travel or Transport
Creative Inspirations -#334 Sparkle
Creative Craft Cottage -#51 Anything Goes
Come and Get It -#94 Lots of Sparkle
Glitter n Sparkle -#162 Use Some Red
Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Challenges -#87 Fall Colours or Christmas
One Crazy Stamper -Christmas/Winter
Sparkles Christmas Challenge -#59 Christmas Decorations
Great Impressions Stamps -Bling On The Holidays
Penny Black and More -Anything Christmas

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Lots of techniques


Here we go with something different today, as I spread my wings and play with some different techniques.  I had a fun time with this one and I quite like the results.

First I stamped the butterfly, heat embossing with gold embossing powder.  Coloured it with glitter pens and then dry embossed the circle pattern with a Spellbinders die.  Masked this with a circle cut from scrap paper, then laid a stencil over top and inked with distress ink.  With stencil still in place, I stamped the flowers in black.

Always nice to try something new and so glad that Mr Mojo came to visit.  lol

Have a nice day and thanks for visiting.

Some challenges for my card:

Simon Says Work It WednesdayJuly - Colour Blue
Card and Scrap - #80 Flowers
A Gem of a Challenge - #125 Embossing
Allsorts Challenge - #270 Favorite Things (Butterflies)
613 Avenue Create - #82 Anything Goes w/option Friendship
Crafting from the Heart - #30 Anything Goes   Top Picks
Stamping Sensations - Anything Goes
Penny Black and More - Anything Goes
The Artistic Stamper - Anything Goes
Stamp and Create - Anything Goes
Loves Rubber Stamps - #115 Anything Goes

Monday, April 21, 2014

Bubbles Anyone?

What a beautiful day we had today.  The best one so far this year.  We still needed a sweater, but actually were able to enjoy a coffee outside in the sunshine.  It's probably just a teaser, but hopefully soon....


Today's card uses an image from QKR Stampede, titled Bubbles, and it's sure to bring a smile as it brings back memories of younger days.  Of course I'm not meaning being chased by a bear, but rather, playing with bubbles.

I've made a frame for this one, using the left over piece of paper from a die cut, which would be the negative.   As you can see, I've used the 'out of the box' technique again, for cutting out the image after colouring with copics.  The sentiment is from Stampendous, and was ideal for this card.  Nice and simple design.

Some challenges for my card:

QKR Stampede -#84 Spring Celebrations   Challenge Winner
My Craft Creations - Anything Goes
Crafter's Cafe -  #59 Clean and Simple
Feeling Crafty Challenge - #27 Anything for a Child
Aud Sentiments  - #104 Sentiment for a Friend
Incy Wincy Designs - Furry Friends
Hobby Cutz - #44 CAS
Come and Get It - Where the Boys are
Crafty Little Fairies - Up and Away
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Animal Antics
Creative Fingers - #32 Anything Goes

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

A Magnolia gift bag

Greetings...on this cold winter's day.  At least the winds have died down, and so far...no snow!  I have to go out today, though I would prefer to hibernate, and perhaps I'll have a peek in the local stores.  I really do need to get cracking on some Christmas shopping.  Hopefully I will find some wonderful ideas when I go to the One of a Kind Show this weekend with my daughters.

For now though, I do have my Mom's gift purchased and I needed something special to wrap it in.  So what better than a brown paper bag...with a few trimmings.  I find these come in very handy, and can be re-gifted in future years.



This is the front, and you lift the framed image up to open.  The paper bag is cut to the desired size, and then a folded topper is made, to be attached to the finished back.


This is the finished back.

Here is a close up of the image, coloured with copics and trimmed with some glitter.

These are quite fun to make and are well received by the recipients....something a little different.

Supplied used:
Magnolia stamp - Secret Tilda
Basic Grey papers - Eskimo Kisses collection
Stampendous sentiment stamp - Hugs for All
 Spellbinders die - Labels Eight
Glitter paper, snowflake stickers, gems and bow - all from my stash

I realized as I put that list together, I've had nearly all that product for ages...it could almost be vintage! (lol)  Thanks for visiting, and here's hoping you have a wonderful day.

Some challenges for my project:
Cute Card Thursday - #296 Anything But A Card
Delightful Challenges - Anything But A Card
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - #208 Tags & Bags
A Little Bit Crafty - Sparkle and Shine
Sweet Stampin - Celebration
A Gem of a Challenge - #107 Sparkles
Allsorts Challenge - #234 Bring on the Bling 
Crimbo Crackers - #55 Anything But A Card
7 Kids College Fund - #87 Anything Goes
Stamp and Create with Magnolia - #23 Winter Gifts
The Ribbon Girl - Magnolia Only Challenge
Magnolia-licious Challenge - Happy Holiday

Saturday, December 29, 2012

A Little Bit Vintage

Good morning all!  More of that white stuff again today, which is great for the kids and kids at heart.  Me...I just look outside and think COLD, and my bones agree!  So, I'm in hibernation mode whenever possible.


I think snow should come for Christmas and then leave, but the weatherman disagrees, so I figured I'd go with another Christmas card...this time with the lovely Christmas Door image from Just Inklined.  I've tried for a bit of a vintage look this time, with lots of DI for all the edging.

Other supplies used:
My Mind's Eye - 'Tis the Season paper collection
Marble Texture Cube stamp by Stampendous..for background
Spellbinders - Decorative Labels Eight die
Whimsy - Corner Dies Set

 Thanks for stopping by!  Best wishes for the New Year!

A few challenges for my card:

Cute Card Thursday - #249 Anything Goes
Kaboodle Doodles - #151 Christmas, Holidays or New Years
Card Crafter's Circle - #55 Anything Goes
ABC Challenge - D for Deck the Halls
Stampin for the Weekend - #24 Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - #105 Anything Goes
Top Tip Tuesday - #92 Anything Christmas


Thursday, October 4, 2012

A Touch of Humour

Hi everyone.  I thought I'd try to lighten things up a bit today with a bit of humour.  With the cooler weather now on the way, the southern beaches and resorts will soon be getting their northern visitors....I even know of a few! 


This little cutie is all ready to head south, and should prove quite the attraction!  As you can see, lots of distress ink...around the image, for the stenciled flowers and also on the card blank which I both sponged and stamped.  Another stencil was used to create the zig-zag edging, and you'll find some added glitter for the flower centres and the image edge.

Supplies used:
Beach Baby Jayme digi image from Crissy Armstrong
Mature sentiment stamp from Art Impressions
Marble Texture Cube from Stampendous
Deckled Rectangles die from Spellbinders

Thanks for visiting and have a crafty day!

Some fun challenges for my card:

Whimsy Stamps - #51 Anything Goes
Through the Craftroom Door - #38 Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Crafts and Me - #104 My Sentiments Exactly
The Paper Shelter - #84 Distressing
Simon Says Stamp! - Glimmer and Sparkle
Deep Ocean Challenge - #35 More than 2 colours
A Gem of a Challenge - #56 FOR THE GIRLS
Forever Friends - #46 Anything Goes
Cutie Pie Challenge - #28 Use a Digi
Bunny Zoes Crafts - #28 Distressing

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Pink and Girlie for Mommy

Good morning all....I think I lost a day this week, and I almost forgot this post!  Today is the start of a new challenge at Charisma, and this time such an easy one....Pink and Girlie.  I've made a card up for my granddaughter to give to her Mom this weekend for Mother's Day.


Using some Echo Park paper from the Victoria Gardens pad, and the Lacey Ovals die from Spellbinders, I've opted to made a window card.  
The sentiments are from the Hugs for All set from Stampendous, and the sweet little image (Emily Hug a Heart) is from one of our sponsors....Digi Doodle Shop.  
The little butterfly is made with an embossing stencil....something I purchased ages ago but forget all about!  I keep meaning to make a list of all my hidden goodies, but that hasn't happened yet!
Then, just a few punched flowers and some sparkly gems to finish it off.

This week's generous sponsors are


(with 5 digis of the winners choice)

and


(offering 2 lucky winners a $5 voucher each for their online shop)

Here's hoping you get the chance to play along this week, and to check out the rest of the team's creations.  

Some fun challenges for this card: