Gnomes and Christmas

Hello and welcome here!  I've been working on Christmas cards this month and thought I'd share over the next week or so some of the ones I've been making.  In the past I've made some dollar card ones, these ones I'm sharing are a little more intricate and so I'll be selling at my regular price.  

The glitter paper I found at Winner's last year, it was being sold as wrapping paper, and because it was such a great price I am able to use it on most my cards.  All cards are 4.25" x 5.5". 

I love this gnome die, it's from Simon Says Stamp.  I die cut his hat from silver glitter paper and added some beard hair using a grey Copic marker.

This time I die cut his hat from dark grey glitter paper, it went well with the paper scrap I had from 10+ years ago, lol.  I knew that scrap would come in handy sometime.  I added some dimension to the background with a snowflake circle die.

I made a bit more of a traditional coloured gnome using red glitter paper, filled in the holes on his coat with red Stickles.  It felt odd to use black on a Christmas card, but it made the colours pop!

Thanks for dropping by and having a look!!

Deneen

Baby Cards

 Hello and welcome here.  The summer has passed us by and the leaves are changing and falling here already.  I have some baby cards that I made in the summer to share with you today.

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

I pieced the starburst pattern using patterned paper.  It's difficult to see but the white paper piece is embossed.  I made a girl version and a green version, changing up the sentiment for each.

I cut a rectangular piece of paper 1.5" x 6", I then cut the paper diagonally from one corner to the opposite corner to get the triangular shape.

Thanks for stopping by.

Deneen

Bicycle Ride Birthday Cards

Hello and welcome here!  This is my last card I'm sharing that I created this summer, after being away from crafting for 2 years. I'm back to work now and so my creative time is cut down drastically, but never fear, I am still creating.  I will try to post at least once a week cards I have completed.

Card Sizes:  4.25" x 5.5"

Both cards were inspired by this bicycle card found on Pinterest HERE.  I loved the cute frame she used, but I had to just go with a plain one since I don't have the same one.  I used My Favorite Things Inside/Out Stitched Rectangles die to create my frame, the bicycle is from BoBunny, and the wavy hill is Spellbinders A2 Curved Borders 1 die.

Thanks for stopping by!

Deneen

Happy Birthday Cards

 Hello and welcome here. I hope you enjoy the cards inspired by Pinterest today.

Card Sizes:  4.25" x 5.5"

These cards were totally scrap lifted by the one I found HERE on Pinterest. I don't usually like so much white space, but I really like the feel of it with this card.  I added a strip of matching glitter paper just to give it a finished look.  The happy die was from Simon Says Stamp. and the thanks die was called Scripty Thanks from Lawn Fawn.  I used Martha Stewart edge punches.

Thanks for dropping by!

Deneen

Sympathy Cards

 Hello and welcome here.  I needed so make some Sympathy cards and headed over to Pinterest for some inspiration.

All three cards were inspired by this card on Pinterest found HERE.  For the first card, I didn't have a feather stamp or die, so I used the Honey Blossom Sprig die from Memory Box.  The Sympathy die is from Simon Says Stamp. The second card I used Decorative Labels 8 from Spellbinders and the poppy is called Prim Poppy from Memory Box.  And for the final card, I used Arbescello Tree die from Memory Box.

Thanks for stopping by!

Deneen

Kid/Teen Cards

Hello and welcome here.  I have been inspired by cards I've seen on Pinterest and needed some kids/teen cards.

Card Sizes:  4.25" x 5.5"

I was inspired by this card found on Pinterest HERE. I didn't have candles so I embellished with what I had.  I added glitter to the cupcake icing, but it doesn't show up in the photo.  The birthday die was from the set Birthday Trio by Papertrey Ink.

Thanks for stopping by!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Sketch Using Orange Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  It's time for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge.  This time we'll be using a Sketch and the colour orange!

Challenge - Sketch & Orange

(use the sketch and have orange on your project)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Orange is not one of my go to colours but I like using orange for masculine cards, so I'm sharing a masculine card using the sketch for inspiration.  I used this paper for a folio I was working on and decided to use the scraps to make a card!

I die cut stars in the same background colour to give it some dimension because it looked flat after using 3 pattened papers for the rest of the card.

Recipe:  Echo Park PP-Walking on Sunshine-Beach Balls, Direction Arrows & Lobster, Bazzill CS-dark blue, twilight & yellow, CTMH White Daisy CS, CTMH Stars Die, Marianne Designs CR1552 (Tag) Die, Quick Kutz Nesting Stars, Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes, Lawn Fawn Tiny Tag Sayings-Birthday, , Versafine Onyx Black Ink, DCWV Glitter Paper, Twine, Ribbon, Foam, Sequins.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Close To My Heart Stars Die
Marianne Designs CR1552 (Tag) Die
Quick Kutz Nesting Stars Die
Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes Dies

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Baking Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  It's time for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge and this time it's all about Baking...so think kitchen, cupcakes, aprons etc.

Challenge - Baking

(kitchen themed, cupcakes, aprons etc.)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

I went with an apron.  I roughly drew an apron shape, cut it out and then traced it onto a piece of patterned paper, and finally fussy cut it out.  I then used My Favorite Things Scallop border to die cut a fancy edge for the bottom and top of my apron.

The sentiment was from Jen Hadfield Homemade, DIY Home Family Rules patterned paper...it was perfect for my Baking themed card!

I dressed up the corner using Lawn Fawn Hearts and My Favorite Things Corners dies.

Recipe:  PP-Simple Stories Domestic Bliss Work It Girl & Mom Rules, & Jen Hadfield Homemade DIY Home Family Rules, CTMH White Daisy CS, Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes, My Favorite Things Stitched Scallop & Corners, Lawn Fawn Hearts, Papertrey Ink Filigree Border, Foam, 1/8" White Grosgrain Ribbon.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes Die
My Favorite Things Stitched Scallop Die
My Favorite Things Corners Die
Lawn Fawn Hearts Die
Papertrey Ink Filigree Border Die

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Colour Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  It's hard to believe we finished January already and tomorrow is Valentine's Day!! It's time for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge.

Challenge - Colour Challenge

(Use White plus any or all of the colours in the photo.)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks. 
Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:

I chose purple and teal for my card!  I love purple, I actually have to challenge myself to pick different colours because my hand automatically goes to the purple section of my papers!

I added foam behind the floral panel to give it some dimension.

Recipe:  CTMH CS-White Daisy, Bazzill CS-Velvet, light teal & dark teal, Verve Stamps-Circular Sayings, Versafine Onyx Black Ink, Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes, My Favorite Things Inside/Out Stitched Rectangle, Memory Box Wild Blooms, Papertrey Ink Filigree Border, Foam, Nuvo Crystal Drops-Ivory Seashell.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes Die
My Favorite Things Inside/Out Stitched Rectangle Die
Memory Box Wild Blooms Die
Papertrey Ink Filigree Border Die

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Flowers Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  Well, we made it through the holidays, I hope yours was a safe and happy one.  It's a new year and time to hop right into another Cuttlebug Mania challenge.  It's a nice easy one to get us started...Flowers - use a flower on your project.

Challenge - Flowers

(use a flower on your project)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania. 
Challenge runs for 2 weeks. 
Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Notepad Holder Size:  4" x 5.75" (closed) 5.75" x 12" (open)

Over on the Facebook group Scrapbookers of Country Craft Creations they had a New Years Crop night with fun games etc.  This was one of the Live tutorials/challenges.  It's a notepad holder!

Here is what it looks like opened up.  I didn't have a notepad so I stuck a Post-It note to show you where the notepad would go.

Recipe:  PP-My Mind's Eye Memorable "I'm With..." Together Paper (it's from 2013), the other pieces were scraps I had, CTMH CS-White Daisy, Echo Park-Heart Doily Die, Our Daily Bread-Fence Die, Simon Says Stamp-Bundle of Stitched Shapes, Prima Flowers, Leaves, Foam, Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Martha Stewart Scroll Lace Border Punch, Corner Rounder, Nuvo Crystal Drops-Ivory Seashell.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Echo Park Heart Doily Die
Our Daily Bread Fence Die
Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes Die

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Thank You Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  It's time for another Cuttleubug Mania challenge.

Challenge - Thank You

(thanks or thank you)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

I used a Memory Box stencil called Garden and watercoloured some flowers to make a nice soft thank you card.  I used Lawn Fawn scripty thanks for the sentiment, I also cut it from black fun foam to add some dimension.

Inside:

Recipe:  PP-?? it was donated to me from a paper pack, CTMH CS-Colonial White, Bazzill CS-black, My Favorite Things Inside/Out Stitched Rectangles & Four Corners, Lawn Fawn Scripty Thanks, Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes, Strathmore Watercolor Cold Press 140lb Paper, Distress Inks-Faded Jeans & Peeled Paint, Foam, Memory Box Garden Stencil, Rhinestones.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

My Favorite Things Inside/Out Stitched Rectangles Die
My Favorite Things Four Corners Die
Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes Die
Lawn Fawn Scripty Thanks Die

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Teddy Bo & Co. Trio Card

Hello and welcome here!  The summer seems to be flying by and Teddy Bo & Co. just released the August membership packs.  I'm sharing a card made with a trio of images.

Card Size:  4.5" x 5.75"

The image is a fun trio of sketchy Teddy Bo and Teddy Bea.  I chose to watercolour them using Prima watercolors, it keeps it feeling loose.  I finished it off with a sentiment and sequins.

Recipe:  Teddy Bo & Co. Digital SS-August Membership Pack, Bazzill CS-blue, black & grey, Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes, Spellbinders Marvelous Squares, Penny Black SS-Marvelous Squares, Versafine Onyx Black Ink, Prima Watercolors, Strathmore Watercolor Paper, Sequins, Foam.

Enjoy,

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania I Sea You Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  It's time for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge and since it's summer and we enjoy going to the beach our challenge is sea themed.  Anything sea/beach related like sand, sun, flipflops, water etc.  And don't forget to use your Cuttlebug.

Challenge - I Sea You

(beach themed...sand, sun, flipflops, water etc.)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

 

 

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

I kept things simple and used flip flops on a beach.  I watercoloured the sun and sky.  

 Recipe:  PP-Kaiser Craft Sandy Toes Collection, Bazzill CS-turquoise, Simon Says Stamp-Bundle of Stitched Shapes, My Favorite Things-Sunny Skies, Taylored Expressions-Flip Flops, Strathmore Watercolor paper, Glitter CS, Prima Watercolors.

 

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes Die

My Favorite Things Sunny Skies Die

Taylored Expressions Flip Flops Die

 

I hope you'll join us for the challenge!

Deneen

 

Cuttlebug Mania Easter Bunny Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  It's time for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge and since Easter is around the corner, Easter it is...with a bit of a twist, you need to have an Easter bunny on your project.  And don't forget to use your Cuttlebug!

Challenge -Easter Bunny

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug

Card Size: 4.25" x 5.5"

I used a journaling card from Echo Park's Celebrate Easter collection.  I wanted to have a scalloped frame for the image but I don't have one, so I made one by using an scalloped edge die. 

Technique Tip:  I cut my paper so that it is long enough to go past the edges of the image by about 1/4".  I then glue all the edges onto the back of the image...the corners will have overlapping edges.  I then cut through both cardstock pieces at a 45 degree angle.  I then fix any bits of the scallop edges on the corners if needed.  By cutting through both layers at the same time your corners will join perfectly.  I may do a short tutorial on this at some point.

Just in case you couldn't read the smaller photo.  I used Taylored Expressions felt for the flowers!

Recipe:  PP-Echo Park Celebrate Easter 3x4 Journaling Cards & Hippity Hoppity, CTMH CS-White Daisy, Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes, My Favorite Things Stitched Scallop Edges, Tattered Lace Florentine Bow, Joy Craft Flower Trio, Taylored Expressions Felt-Pink Sherbert & Lilac, Foam, Pearl.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes Die

My Favorite Things Stitched Scallop Edges Die

Tattered Lace Florentine Bow Die

Joy Craft Flower Trio Die

Hope you can join us for the challenge!
Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania I am Crafting Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  It's been a chilly January but we're almost through it.  The challenge at Cuttlebug Mania this time is I am Crafting...sewing, knitting, carpentry, etc.  And don't forget to use your Cuttlebug.

Challenge - I am Crafting

(sewing, knitting, carpentry, etc.)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

I went with knitting for this challenge.  I had this Inspired Stamps set called New Baby that was perfect for the challenge.  I used dies that had stitching in it to continue with the theme.

Inside:

Recipe:  PP-BoBunny Island Mist Double Dot, CTMH CS-White Daisy, Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes, My Favorite Things-Stitched Scallop, Inspired Stamps SS-New Baby, Versafine Onyx Black, CTMH Ink-Juniper, White Organza Ribbon, Pearls, Foam Squares.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes Die

My Favorite Things Stitched Scallop Die

I hope you can join us for the Crafting Challenge.

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Monochrome Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  This week it's a Monochrome Challenge over at Cuttlebug Mania.  I hope you can join in the fun and don't forget to use your Cuttlebug!

Challenge - Monochrome

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks. 

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Have you ever started a card and think, 'meh' it's okay but it's nothing to write home about, but when you finally finish adding the details you're like 'Wowzers'??  This card was like that.  I thought it was just okay but when I finished adding the sequins and held it at arms length I thought 'Not too shabby if I say so myself,' lol. 

Inside:

Recipe:  PP-BoBunny Secret Garden Greenhouse & misc. scraps, Bazzill CS-purple, CTMH CS-White Daisy, CTMH Ink-Black, Gypsy & Blush, Creative Memories Hexagon Punch, Simon Says Stamp Happy Birthday, Memory Box Perched Reed Bird, Sequins, Foam Squares, CTMH SS-Say It In Style, Penny Black SS-Spinkles and Smiles, Copic N3.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Simon Says Stamp Happy Birthday Die

Memory Box Perched Reed Bird

Enjoy,

Deneen