Scribble & Scrap Challenge #30

Welcome to Challenge #30 at Scribble & Scrap. Thank you to all who joined in with challenge #29, the winners have been announced on the blog.

The theme for Scribble & Scrap is always "Anything Goes" and there is a full list of all the rules on the blog.

My DT card features some of the lovely products available in the Scribble & Scrap shop.

I used Pan Pastel Permanent Red Tint to edge a card blank then layered up some First Edition Rose Garden papers. I added a strip of hessian ribbon and some lace from my stash.

The new Sweet Pea Norma J Burnell stamps in the shop are proving very popular and I enjoyed colouring the Fairy Tangles Moon Owl with my Promarkers. I matted the image onto plain beige card.

I finished the card with a hessian bow and a wooden owl from my stash.

The new 5 Day Deal over at Scribble and Scrap Crafts has just started and from now until 9am Friday (or while stock lasts) all the Craftwork Cards range in the shop is reduced by 10%.  All you need to do is select your items and add the code Craftwork10 at checkout.  Make sure you remember to add the code as the discount cannot be applied once you have completed checkout.  

I've entered this card in the following challenges:

http://acreativeromance.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/pink.html

http://aagwat.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/anything-goes-with-twist-challenge-4.html

http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/challenge-117-anything-goes.html

http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/challenge-80.html

http://thesweetpeastampers.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/think-pink-breast-cancer-awareness.html

http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/challenge-54-winners-52.html

http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/challenge-4.html
http://thecraftingcafe.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/october-challenge-think-pink.html

Scribble & Scrap Challenge #29 Reminder

This is a reminder for challenge #29 at Scribble & Scrap. The current challenge runs until 6pm (GMT) on Saturday. A full list of all the rules is on the blog. The theme for Scribble & Scrap is always "Anything Goes".

My DT card features some of the gorgeous products available in the Scribble & Scrap shop.

I matted and layered papers from the Lillibet 6x6 Designer Paper Pack and Curiosity Corner 6x6 Paper Pack on to pink card and added a length of lace from my stash. The sentiment is from Curiosity Corner Sentiment Stamps set.

The stamped image is Lillibet Clear Stamp - Holding Flower and was coloured with my Promarkers. I die-cut the image and mounted onto a Cream Circular Doily which I inked with Spun Sugar Distress Ink. I finished the card with a couple of paper flowers and a big bow.

Please visit the Scribble & Scrap Challenge Blog to see some more DT cards. And make sure you visit the new look Scribble & Scrap shop to see all the lovely crafty products and grab a bargain. International shipping is now available.

The new 5 Day Deal over at Scribble and Scrap Crafts has just started and from now until 9am Friday (or while stock lasts) all the Hobby House range in the shop is reduced by 10%.  All you need to do is select your items and add the code HobbyHouse10 at checkout.  Make sure you remember to add the code as the discount cannot be applied once you have completed checkout. 

I've entered this card in the following challenges:

http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/r-for-round-or-rectangle.html

http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/challenge-140-stripes.html

http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/challenge-53-winners-51.html

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/challenge-53-anything-goesrecipe.html

http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/challenge-33-anything-goes-or-monochrome.html

http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.nl/2014/10/challenge-154-anything-goes-with-odbd.html

http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/sisters-of-craft-october-anything-goes.html

http://www.ttcrd.blogspot.nl/2014/10/through-craftroom-doors-challenge.html

Graphic 45 Triptych

I was trying to find a photo among the jumble of pictures on my computer when I came across a folder of Graphic 45 cards and projects that I have made and not blogged. I'd like to share one of those with you today. I've loved G45 papers for a couple of years now and earlier this year I couldn't wait to get my hands on the beautiful Botanical Tea papers. This is one of the first things I made with the 12"x 12" papers.

I created this triptych frame for a dear friend, but as she hasn't been well for some time, I was only recently able to give it to her.

The frame is plain cardboard that I painted with silver Artiste acrylic paint. I cut six identical pieces and removed an aperture in three of them. I glued the aperture pieces to the backs, adding a couple of short lengths of lace in between to attach them in a row. I left the tops unstuck so I could slide the main picture into the center of each one.

After deciding on the main piece of artwork for each frame, I fussy cut matching images for the outside of the frames.

I covered those images with a couple of layers of Modge Podge to give them strength. I mounted some of the artwork on foam pads for depth.

I decoupaged some of the flowers and butterflies. I added a stand to the center panel and finished the project with silver corners on the top outside edges.

I hope you like my triptych frame as much as the recipient does. I have lots more Graphic 45 creations to show you and I'll be blogging them soon.

Scribble & Scrap Challenge #29

Welcome to Challenge #29 at Scribble & Scrap. Thank you to all who joined in with challenge #28, the winners have been announced on the blog.

The theme for Scribble & Scrap is always "Anything Goes" and there is a full list of all the rules on the blog.

My DT card features some of the lovely products available in the Scribble & Scrap shop.

I matted and layered a paper from the Lillibet 6x6 Designer Paper Pack onto Kraft card and scruffed the edges of both. I added a panel across the center with some lace from my stash. I stamped a sentiment from  Curiosity Corner Sentiment Stamps onto the front of the card.

The flowers are a mix from Curiosity Corner Paper Blossoms and Scribble and Scrap Flowers and Things -White and Sky. I added buttons to the flower centers and finished the card with a flourish.
Please visit the Scribble & Scrap Challenge Blog to see some more DT projects. And make sure you visit the Scribble & Scrap shop to see all the lovely crafty products and grab a bargain. International shipping is now available.

I've entered this card in the following challenges:
http://aagwat.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/challenge-02.html
http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/challenge-78.html
http://thatscraftychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/p/challenge-rules.html
http://ema-ginationstation.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/AG-ch-2-dr-digi.html
http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/paper-pretties-weekly-challenge-pwc331.html
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/challenge-53-anything-goesrecipe.html
http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.nl/2014/10/challenge-153-anything-goes.html
http://www.ttcrd.blogspot.nl/2014/10/ttcrd-anything-goes-challenge-october.html

Kraftyhands October 2014 Challenge

Today is the start of the October challenge at Kraftyhands. Thank you to those of you who joined in with the September challenge, the winners have been announced on the blog. This challenge is just for fun. 

The theme this month is "Tagtastic"

and I have made a double tag to inspire you.

The base tags are hand cut from Kraft card. I scruffed and inked the edges. All the elements are from the Steampunk Emporium CD from Kraftyhands. I layered one of the many backing papers on both tags and then glued them together. I picked some of my favourite elements from the CD and printed and cut them out then played around with the layout until I was happy.

I decoupaged some of the images and to add a shabby chic feel I scruffed edges, used inks and overlayered parts of the artwork.

I die-cut cogs and dotted them around the tags then sprinkled on some Frantage. To finish off I punched two holes in the tops and added ribbon, string and beads.

Please visit the  Kraftyhands Challenge Blog for a full set of the challenge rules and to view the inspirational DT creations. Remember to be a follower of the challenge blog to qualify for entry in the challenge. Visit the Kraftyhands webshop to get your copy of this fantastic CD and lots more.

Scribble & Scrap Challenge #28 Reminder

This is a reminder for challenge #28 at Scribble & Scrap. The current challenge runs until 6pm (GMT) on Saturday. A full list of all the rules is on the blog. The theme for Scribble & Scrap is always "Anything Goes".

My DT card features some of the gorgeous products available in the Scribble & Scrap shop.

I matted and layered a couple of Curiosity Corner papers onto blue card and positioned them onto a red card from my stash. The sentiment is from the Curiosity Corner Sentiment Stamps and the flowers are Curiosity Corner Paper Blossoms.

I stamped Lillibet Holding Flower and coloured her with my Promarkers before die-cutting her and giving her a blue scalloped mat. I finished the card with a polka dot ribbon.

There is a 5 day deal starting at 9am this morning and running until 9am Friday (while stocks last) on all the dies in the Scribble & Scrap shop. There is 10% off all the dies. Add the code DIES10 at the checkout.
Please visit the Scribble & Scrap Challenge Blog to see some more DT cards. And make sure you visit the new look Scribble & Scrap shop to see all the lovely crafty products and grab a bargain. International shipping is now available.

I've entered this card in the following challenges:
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/challenge-92-anything-goes.html
http://www.fairytalestamper.blogspot.de/2014/09/challenge-45.html
http://craftingattheweekend.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/challenge-6-and-new-design-team.html
http://fantasystampers.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/20-here-come-girls.html
http://treasuredtimesrubberstampschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/challenge-26.html

http://leftofcenterchallenges.blogspot.ca/2014/10/challenge-48-3-or-more-layers-with.html

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/qkr-stampede-challenge-107-anything-goes.html

http://stampingwithdragon.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/dragons-lair-design-challenge-anything.html

http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/new-releases-winners-challenge-31.html

Butterfly Botanicals Book

Have you been watching the new online crafting channel The British Craft Network? It's the first British internet TV channel run by crafters for the benefit of crafters. There is no hard sell, just demos by some of your favorite crafting companies.

The other day I showed some samples I'd made for the first Kraftyhands show on the British Craft Network featuring the gorgeous Butterfly Botanicals CD. Today I have a little book I made using various elements from the CD.

I printed a backing paper from the CD twice and glued them back to back. I then scored them to create a spine. I added black glitter to the butterfly on the front.

I used one of the postcard embellishments for the first page.

I printed one of the text papers a few times and glued them back to back to create the pages.

I decorated the pages with butterfly toppers and die-cuts.

I used Distress Inks around the edges of the pages and toppers and added some little punched flowers.

I decorated the last page with another postcard and glued the pages inside the book cover.

I enjoyed making this little book and I think it's a lovely way to show off some of the beautiful butterflies on the Butterfly Botanicals CD. Have you ordered your copy yet?

I hope you've managed to log on and watch the shows on the British Craft Network channel. It's a fantastic way to watch your favourite craft companies demonstrating their goodies.

British Craft Network Launch

Today, at 9am, sees the launch of the British Craft Network. It's an internet based channel where you will be able to view some of your favourite crafting companies demonstrating their crafty goodies. There will be no hard sell, you simply watch the demos on the pre-recorded shows and then visit the relevant online shops to place your orders. There is a British Craft Network Facebook page for you to keep up to date with all the news.

The boys from Kraftyhands have recorded their first show for BCN to showcase their latest fabulous release. It's the Butterfly Botanicals CD and is full of the most beautiful artwork and, of course, butterflies. I have made some samples to tempt you.

There are 6"x 6" Card Making Sets which contain everything you need over two pages to create stunning cards. There are even matching inserts. I've simply added lace handmade flowers and red glitter to this card.

There are wonderful vintage style papers in a range of colours to match the butterflies. here I've printed a paper four times and cut varying sized apertures. I then mounted them on foam pads. 

There are many gorgeous embellishments on the CD including tags, postcards and alphabets. I printed a selection of papers, embellishments and butterflies for this card. Two of the butterflies are attached with acetate strips to give them movement.

Visit the Kraftyhands Webshop to get your hands on your own copy of this beautiful CD and make sure you log on and watch the shows and demos online at the British Craft Network. It's the first British internet TV channel run by crafters for the benefit of crafters.

I'll be back in a few days with a project book I made with the Butterfly Botanicals CD