The Pink Hat

Hello friends,

A new challenge starts today at the Double D Challenge blog. Team Diane is hosting this challenge with the theme “Kentucky Derby Hat Inspiration”.  Be inspired by what you see on these hats, maybe it’s the colors, flowers even the horse. It does not have to be a hat! Please visit Double D Challenges and see more wonderful samples from our talented designers and join in the fun! We have a prize to give away to one lucky player which will be chosen by Random.org. while a Top Creative Winner and Top 3 will be chosen by the Design Team.

I decided to use the right bottom tile as inspiration for my Mother’s Day card. I love the combination of black and pink, so pretty. I used several layers of black and white cardstock, designer paper and some pretty lace as base for the pink die cut hat. I embellished the hat with die cut feathers, a small buckle, a rose and some glitter stones. I finished off with a stamped sentiment on a tag, bows, leaves and roses. A few hearts were the final touches.

Hope you like my take on the challenge.

A close-up of the hat

The sentiment

The flowers and leaves

A peep at the inside

Project details

White, pink, green and black cardstock — Striped designer paper — Cottage Cutz die “Elegant Hat Box” (CC4X6-116) — Spellbinders Designer Series Venice Lace die “Hemstitch Rectangles” (S5-308) — Creative Expressions craft die “Swirly Leaf Trio” (CED 1468) — Nellie’s Multi Frames “Tags” (MFD074) — Crafter’s Companion Mulberry Wood sentiment stamp — Roses — Lace –Glitter stones — Hearts — Wax cord for bows

Thanks for stopping by. I love reading your thoughts in the comments below. Have a wonderful day!

Kind regards,

Amelia

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Time …

Hello friends,

Today’s creation is a masculine card, inspired by the new Double D Challenge. I am joining Team Darlene for this challenges and the theme is “Black and White”. With such a lovely inspiration photo you can create anything but we would like to see only black and white colors on your project. For more information about the challenge and the lovely prize visit the Double D Challenge blog. Looking forward to see your card!

I created a card in the vintage style using a die cut clock  and two stamped images. I stamped a postmark on white cardstock  and then layered the clock die cut on top of the stamped background. I added my stamped circle sentiment with mirror tape for dimension as well as the clock handles. I finished off with a few black and white buttons  for interest.

I entered my card in the following challenges:

• Pile It On! Challenge #153 (ends 05/04) – Lots of Layers
• Simply Create Too Challenge #148 (ends 04/26) – Anything Goes / No Twist
• Daring Cardmakers Challenge (ends 04/19) – Bingo (Middle row: Stamping, Paper, Die cuts)
• Craft Rocket Challenges #58 (ends 04/27) – For Men / Boys
• A Bit More Time To Craft #90 (ends 05/01 – Anything Goes
• Happy Little Stampers April Anything Goes with Dies Challenge (ends 04/30) – Anything Goes with Dies

The clock and postage mark

The circle sentiment

A peep at the inside

Project details

Black and white cardstock — Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations die “Weathered Clock” (657190) — Inkadinkado clear stamp ” Distinguished Gentleman” (60-30829) — Kaisercraft clear stamp “Postmarks” (CS802) — Buttons — Memento Dye Ink “Tuxedo Black” for stamping

Thanks for stopping by. I love reading your thoughts in the comments. Have a wonderful day!

Kind regards,

Amelia

Watercolor Rose

Hello friends,

I hope you are all doing well. Today’s post is about the new challenge at Double D Challenges with the theme “Watercolor”. For more information about the challenge and the lovely prize visit the Double D Challenge blog. Let’s see some beautiful watercolors!

My clean and simple card features an image of a wild rose. The flower and leaves are so beautiful that there is no need for much embellishments. I used distress ink “Antique linen” to stamp the image and then colored it with my Derwent Inktense watercolor pencils. I like the no-line watercoloring technique and was pleased with the outcome on this card.  For dimension I lifted the main panel off the card base with mirror tape. I finished off with a few gemstones and a stamped sentiment.

I entered my card in the following challenges:

• Colour Crazy Challenge Week #12 (ends 04/12) – Anything Goes
• Addicted to Stamps Challenge #172 (ends 04/07) – Spring
• Pile It On Challenge #152 (ends 04/06) – Your Favorite Color and/or Rainbow (Favorite colors are Pink and Green)
• Happy Little Stampers April Watercolor Challenge (ends 04/30) – Anything Goes

A close-up of the flower

The sentiment

A peep at the inside

PROJECT DETAILS

Watercolor paper — Green cardstock — Nellie’s Choice clear stamp Flowers “Wild Rose” (FLO018) — Sizzix stamps “Blooming Sentiments” (662766) — Memento dye ink “Tuxedo Black” — Tim Holtz distress ink “Antique Linen” — Candy Shoppe pink bubbles — Derwent Inktense watercolor pencils

I tried another card with the same image but in a happy yellow and orange color. I  change the image a little bit by adding more green leaves. I always admire all the lovely watercolor cards and hopefully I can gain more confidence in creating these cards in future.

Thank you for visiting today! I hope you like this CAS creation. If you do, please leave a comment – I love reading them. Have a great day and happy crafting.

Regards,

Amelia

Pretty Topiary Trees

Hello friends,

A card to share for the new challenge at Double D Challenges. The theme from Team Darlene for our two weekly challenge this time is “Gingham” – of any color or material (ribbon or paper). Please visit the Double D challenge blog and see the wonderful samples from Double “D”s talented designers and join in the fun!

Now onto the details of my card for the new challenge. I created my card in the shabby chic style using three topiary trees as a focal point. I used gingham paper and a piece of floral designer paper for my background layers.  The trees were lifted from the fancy die cut panel with mirror tape for dimension. The trees were then decorated with small die cut leaves, paper roses and gemstones. I finished off with a die cut sentiment, small birds and glitter. Hope you like my take on the challenge.

I also entered my card in the following challenges:

• Scrapy Land Challenges #110 (ends 04/03) – Anything Goes with a die cut from a brand that Scrapy Land sells (Dies: Wild Rose Studio die “Floral Frame” (SD004) — Creative Expressions sentiment die “Happy Birthday” (CEDME002) — Impression Obsession die “Leaves” (DIE066-C) — Impression Obsession die “Small birds” (DIE154-A))
• Cut It Up Challenges #169 (ends 03/22) – Hello Spring!
• Allsorts Challenges Week#511 (ends 03/30) – Favorite die (I prefer to use dies)
• Crafter’s Castle Challenges #15 (ends 03/31) – Anything Goes with Optional Use Glitter
• Dies R Us Challenge #117 (ends 03/28) – One for the Ladies (Dies: Wild Rose Studio die “Floral Frame” (SD004) — Creative Expressions sentiment die “Happy Birthday” (CEDME002) — Impression Obsession die “Leaves” (DIE066-C) — Impression Obsession die “Small birds” (DIE154-A))

The topiary trees with embellishments

A close-up of the roses, leaves and birds

The sentiment

A peep at the inside

Project details

Cream, kraft and green card-stock — Gingham designer paper — Marianne Design Craftables “Topiary Trees” (CR1303) — Wild Rose Studio die “Floral Frame” (SD004) — Creative Expressions sentiment die “Happy Birthday” (CEDME002) — Impression Obsession die “Leaves” (DIE066-C) — Impression Obsession die “Small birds” (DIE154-A) — Roses — Gemstones — Wax cord for bows — Tim Holtz distress inks “Vintage Photo”  and “Bundled Sage” — Glitter.

I hope you enjoy today’s card. If you do, please share your thoughts in the comments. I love to read them! Enjoy a wonderful day and have fun creating beautiful things.

Regards,

Amelia

A Sweet Note

Hello friends,

A new challenge starts today at the Double D Challenge blog. Team Diane is hosting this challenge with the theme “Let’s Make Some Music”. Please visit Double D Challenges and see more wonderful samples from our talented designers and join in the fun! We have a prize to give away to one lucky player which will be chosen by Random.org. and a Top Creative Winner and Top 3 will be chosen by the Design Team.

For my card I used a vintage printable as background. This lovely printable was layered on black cardstock to match the black die cut music notes. I then added a die cut lady,  some flowers, leaves and wax cord bows. I finished off with a stamped sentiment on a die cut tag and glitter on the roses. A few pearls were the final touches. Hope you like my take on the challenge.

I entered my card in the following challenges:

• Dragonfly Dreams Challenges (February) (ends 03/31) – For A Special Female
• A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge #87 (ends 03/15) – Anything Goes
• Die Cut Divas March Challenge (ends 03/31) – Anything Goes
• Love To Craft Challenge LTCCB#32 (ends 03/31) – Anything Goes
• Pearly Sparkles Challenge #38 (ends 03/28) – Make It Girly
• Alphabet Challenge  (ends 03/15) – Y is for Yarn, String or Twine (I used string)
• Always Fun Challenges #100 (ends 03/11) – Inspired by a Movie (Inspired by the musical film “My Fair Lady” with the lovely Eliza Doolittle)
• Scrapy Land Challenges #109 (ends 03/20) – Anything Goes with a die cut from a brand that Scrapy Land sells (Dies:  Memory Box die “Party Music” (No. 98757) — Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace die “Tiara Rondelle” (S5-342))

The elegant lady

The sentiment

The flowers

The inside of the card

Project details

Cream and black cardstock — Vintage music printable — Memory Box die “Party Music” (No. 98757) — Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace die “Tiara Rondelle” (S5-342) –Marianne Design Creatables (LR0167) — Nellie’s Choice die “Leaves” (SD134) — Lea’bilities Leane Creatief “Couple” (45,1864) — Nellie’s Multi Frames die “Tags” (MFD074) — Dreamerland Crafts clear stamps “Hugs & Kisses” (DS17054) — Prima flowers (Item #631338 and #594428) — Black string for bows — Pearls — Glitter

Thanks for stopping by. I love reading your thoughts in the comments below. Have a wonderful day!

Kind regards,

Amelia

No One Stacks Up to You

Hello friends,

A clean and simple card to share today. My card features a clear stamp set from Brutus Monroe “Tea Time” . I coloured the cups with watercolor pencils in earthy colors to match the kraft base card . I added dimension to the card by lifting the panel off the card base with mirror tape. I finished off with red heart gemstones, a wax cord bow and a stamped sentiment.

I entered my card in the following challenges:

• Make My Monday Challenge #90 (ends 03/ 06) – Make It Krafty
• Crafter’s Castle Challenge #!4 (ends 03/02) – Anything Goes
• Inkspirational Challenges #181 (ends 03/09) – Use Your Stash
• Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #329 (ends 02/27) – Clean and Simple
• A Place To Start Challenges (February) (ends 03/01) – Use An Inspirational Stamp or Die

The teacups

The sentiment and little heart

A peep at the inside

Project details

Kraft and cream cardstock — Brutus Monroe stamp set ” Tea Time” (BRU4646) — Derwent Inktense watercolor pencils — gemstone hearts — Wax cord for bow — Tim Holtz distress ink “Vintage Photo”

Thanks for stopping by. I love reading your thoughts in the comments below. Have a wonderful day!

Kind regards,

Amelia

Twirl, Spin and Leap …

Hello friends,

A new challenge starts today at the Double D Challenge blog. Team Darlene is hosting this challenge with the theme “Pink and White”. Please visit Double D Challenges  and see more wonderful samples from our talented designers and join in the fun! We have a prize to give away to one lucky player which will be chosen by Random.org. and a Top Creative Winner and Top 3 will be chosen by the Design Team.

For my shabby card I created my background with Cosmic Shimmer Pixie powder  – I love the shimmering effect. This panel was then lifted from the card base with mirror tape for dimension. I then added the ballerinas and embellished each of them with a little pink rose and glitter. I finished off with a stamped sentiment, pink gemstones and satin ribbon.

I entered my card in the following challenges:

• Alphabet Challenge (03/01) – X is for X-tra Bling
• Moving Along with the Times Challenge #91 (ends 02/28) – A Little Bit Shabby Chic
• A Inky Mess Challenge #27 (ends 02/28) – Theme Anything Mixed Media Goes.
• Creations in Pink Challenge #7 (ends 03/15) – Anything Goes In Mainly Pink
• The Creative Crafters Challenge #13 (ends 03/08) – Anything Goes
• Pile It On! Challenge #151 (ends 03/02) – Pretty in Pink

The ballerinas, pretty in a row…

A rose on the tutu

The sentiment

A peep at the inside

Project details

White cardstock — Spellbinders Die D-Lites “Just Dance” (S3-294) — Cosmic Shimmer Pixie powder — Picket Fence Studios sentiment stamp “Sweet Dear Friend” — Pink gemstones — Satin ribbon– Roses.

That’s it from me today! I hope you like my card. If you do, please leave a comment – I love reading them. Have a great day and happy crafting.

Regards,

Amelia