Abi's 10!

I had great fun last weekend making this card for my great-niece.

The base card is 8x8" with Bo Bunny Basics paper.

I stamped around the edge using a JOFY stamp from Jo's recent releases. As it didn't quite join a fineliner joined the edges.

The main design is on an MDF doorhanger which I coated with Snowflake Fresco paint.

The design was stamped onto a piece of watercolour card cut to size then coloured with distress pens.

The girl was stamped separately along with the blooms & sun, coloured, cut out and added with tacky glue.

Letters cut from cardboard then coated with Distress ink, glossy accents and white gel pen.

As the dot over the "i" was in the hole, Robert (my husband) suggested I add it on acetate - it worked!

I'll make a crafter of him yet (hahahahahah)

I stamped the sentiment onto the card and coloured.

The tag was stamped and cut out then raised on 3d foam.

A few extra blooms and leaves were added with glue gel to give them more strength.

Then finally, gems galore & Spectrum Sparkle - A girl can never have enough bling!

Happy Birthday Abi - have a great day

xxx

Meeting Henry

I got to meet this bundle of joy on Sunday, isn't he gorgeous!

I made the card which is 8x8" using Doodlebug papers and Stampin' Up banner punch.

A few stitches and pearls were added, the letters are Making Memories rub-ons.

Congratulations Suki and Richard - he's adorable!

xxx

White Wedding

This card was requested by the lovely Lucy at work who's friends Helen & Matt got married this weekend.

The base card is 8x8" layered white and silver mirri board with a strip from Crafter's Companions Together Forever Luxury cardstock.

The flowers were made with a retro daisy punch and snowflake centre.

Leaves, swirls and pearl were added with some glitter and a Sue Wilson bow.

Congratulations to the happy couple 

xxx

A card kit....................

Shock, horror!

Not sure why I bought this kit but...........

here are some cards I made with it when it was discovered during a clear out.

Made this one for a friend who's colleague was unwell.

Do you make random purchases and then think why???

TFL

xxx

Downton Abbey Ornate Dies

Last week saw the launch of the Downton Abbey Ornate Dies by Crafter's Companion on Hochanda, their new home.

These are the cards I made....

I love to know if you got them and are enjoying playing - they are such good quality and cut beautifully.

Let me know :)

xxx

Sandy Toes & Salty Kisses - Coastal Escapes for Merly Impressions

I have really enjoyed playing with Coastal Escape by Kaisercraft this month from Merly Impressions.

This was my second layout which ended very differently once pulled apart and re-worked - goes to show all is not lost if you are not happy with the first result!

Full details can be found here on the blog.

Happy Easter!

Wedding in CapeTown

Another card request here from the lovely Lauren who's brother got married recently.

Love making 8x8" cards for weddings as you can get lots of detail in without (I think) being overcrowded.

I punched, stamped and created the roses below a la Hels Sheridan :)

Congratulations to the happy couple.

xxx