Run, Run Rudolph

Hello friends,

Another Christmas card for the new challenge at Double D Challenges. The theme for this fortnight is “Run Run Rudolph”. Team Diane is looking for any kind of deer (doesn’t have to be Christmas). The team have created beautiful cards to inspire you – a visit to the Double D Challenge blog will be worthwhile and as always there is a lovely prize to win!

I was inspired by the colors, script and reindeer in the inspiration picture. I like the earthy tones and decided to create my card in brown, gold and cream. I layered script designer paper on a brown base paper and added a gold die cut wreath as background for the reindeer. I attached the gold wreath with a bow to the sentiment. The reindeer was layered with mirror tape to the wreath and embellished with a fancy die-cut bow and small paper roses. I finished off with gold sequins . I love the colors and rustic look of this Christmas card.

I entered my card in the following challenges:

• Scrapy Land Challenges #103 (ends 12/19) – Anything Goes with a die cut from a brand that Scrapy Land sells. (Dies used: Creative Expressions sentiment die “Stacked Merry Christmas” (CEDME014) — Memory Box Craft die “Hutton Wreath” (94008))
• Card Mania Challenge CMC#111 (ends 01/01) – Christmas
• Christmas Crafts All Year Round December Challenge (ends 12/31) – Anything Goes
• Crafty Animals Challenge #21 (ends 12/27) – Anything Goes with an Animal
• Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog #5 (ends 12/31) – Anything Christmas Goes

A close-up of the reindeer

The flowers

The sentiment

A peep at the inside

Project details

Cream, gold and brown cardstock — Script designer paper — Creative Expressions sentiment die “Stacked Merry Christmas” (CEDME014) — Memory Box Craft die “Hutton Wreath” (94008) — Marianne Design Creatables “Reindeer” (LR0179) — Roses — Wax cord for bow — Gold sequins — Tim Holtz distress ink “Vintage photo”

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

Christmas Reindeer

Hello friends,

Another Christmas card for the new challenge at Double D Challenges. The theme for this fortnight is “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas”. Team Diane is looking for Christmas cards with red and white with an optional pop of green. The team have created beautiful cards to inspire you – a visit to the Double D Challenge blog will be worthwhile and as always there is a lovely prize to win!

I used the reindeer and the white, green and red colors in the tile as inspiration for my card. I decided on roses for embellishments as the roses are in full bloom in South Africa during Christmas time. To add a festive feel to the card I dressed the reindeer with a gold bow and added hanging hearts from the leafy sprig border. I finished of with a sentiment and gold pearls on the hearts.

I entered my card in the following challenges:

• Scrapy Land Challenges #79 (ends 12/20) – Anything Goes using any brand of die that Scrapy Land sells. (Dies: Memory Box die “Leafy Sprig Border” (No. 1002) — Memory Box die “Heart Waterfall” (No. 99079) — PoppyStamps die “Leafy Sprig” ( No. 1001))
• Inspiration Destination Challenge #139 (ends 12/20) – Anything goes
• The Merry Christmas Challenge #46 (ends 12/13)  – Anything Goes + Christmas
• Card Mania Challenge CMC#99 (ends 12/31) – Christmas
• Let’s Craft and Create Challenge #132 (ends 12/31) – Anything Christmas Goes!
• The Crazy Challenge #263 (ends 12/15) – Christmas is coming

The lovely reindeer with a fancy bow and red roses

The sentiment and hanging hearts

A close up of the roses

A peep at the inside

Project details

White, red and green cardstock — Designer paper — Gold mirror board — Memory Box die “Leafy Sprig Border” (No. 1002) — Memory Box die “Heart Waterfall” (No. 99079) — PoppyStamps die “Leafy Sprig” ( No. 1001) — Nellie’s Choice Vintasia Figurative die “Reindeer”  (VIND019) — Cottage Cutz die “Topiary” (CC4X4-164) — LeCrea’ 3-D-Dies “Pigeond” (Leane no.45.1222) — Paper roses — Gold pearls

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

Kind regards,

Amelia

 

 

Blue and White

Hello friends,

A new challenge starts today at Double D Challenges. Team Diane is hosting this challenge with the theme “Blue and White”. Just look at the pretty mood board – it will surely help you to get started. The Design Team have created a bunch of beautiful cards to inspire you – a visit to the Double D Challenge blog will be worthwhile. We have also a fun prize to give away to one lucky player which will be chosen by Random.org.

I used gingham paper for the background and added two pretty bird cages as focal point on my card. The bird-cages are embellished with gemstones, blue and white blossoms, white wax cord bows and tiny blue birds.To finish off I added a bold die cut sentiment. Hope you can play along this time at Double D Challenges!

I entered my card in the following challenges:

• Scrap & Craft Inspiration Challenge #4 (June) (ends 06/28) – Anything Goes with the option of adding String/Twine or Ribbon
• A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge #45 (ends 06/15) – Anything Goes
• Always Fun Challenges #9 (ends 06/12) – Summer Fun
• Crafting With Dragonflies Challenge #82 (ends 06/ ) – Anything Goes
• Daisy Chain Challenges #9 (June) (ends 06/30) – Monochrome
• Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenges #188 (ends 06/09) – Flowers
• Scrapy Land Challenges #67 (ends 06/18) – Anything Goes using any brand die Scrapy Land sells. (I used Impression Obsession word die “Best Wishes” (DIE 386-F) ; Memory Box die “Resting Birds” (No. 98527) ; Spellbinders Nestabilities die “Reverent Square” (S6-037) (Inside of card))

The pretty bird-cages and flowers

The sentiment

A peep at the inside

Project details

White and blue card-stock — Gingham paper — Cottage Cutz die “Fancy Ornate Birdcage” (CCe-027) — Impression Obsession word die “Best Wishes” (DIE 386-F) — Memory Box die “Resting Birds” (No. 98527) — Spellbinders Nestabilities die “Reverent Square” (S6-037) (Inside of card) — Blue gemstones — Sweet blossoms (I Am Roses S10-422) — Wax cord for bows — Tim Holtz Distress ink “Stormy Sky”

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

Regards,

Amelia

 

On The Bright Side

Hello friends,

A new challenge starts today at Double D Challenges. Team Diane is hosting this challenge with the happy theme of “Neons / Brights”. Just look at the cheerful mood board – it will surely help you to get started. The team have created a bunch of bright cards to inspire you – a visit to the Double D Challenge blog will be worthwhile. We have also a fun prize to give away to one lucky player which will be chosen by Random.org.

My card is a little bit different from what you usually see on my blog. Yes, I tried again to make a clean and simple card. It was not easy for me but I managed to put something together that in a way matches the mood board! I swiped five different distress inks on white card-stock, cut the hearts with a Memory Box die and then layered the colored hearts on a white panel. Some of the hearts as well as the top panel were lifted with mirror tape from the base card for dimension. I added tiny gemstones for sparkle and a red bow (because my card needs a bit of shabbiness!). I finished off with a die-cut sentiment.

I entered my card in the following challenges:

• A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge #41 (ends 04/15) – Anything Goes
• Crazy 4 Challenges #C4C379 (ends 04/08) – Rainbow cards or cards with multiple colors
• Scrapy Land Challenges #63 (ends 04/16) – Anything Goes using any brand of low profile or steel ruled die Scrapy Land sells. (Memory Box die “Heart waterfall” (No. 99079)
• Shopping Our Stash SOS#297 (ends 04/10) – Tie One On
• Inspiration Destination Challenge #125 (ends 04/12) – Anything Goes
• The Crafty Addicts Challenge #35 (ends 05/01) – Anything Goes/Add a sentiment
• Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge (ends 04/10) – Make A Rainbow

The sentiment in bright red

The colorful waterfall of hearts

A peep at the inside

Project details.

Red and white card-stock — Memory Box die “Heart waterfall” (No. 99079) — Crealies Text Dies (CLTD 106) — Tim Holtz distress inks (Peacock feathers, Candied apple, Mustard seed, Mowed lawn, Spiced marmalade) — Tiny gemstones — Hug Snug seam binding for bow.

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

Simply Neutrals

Hello friends,

A new challenge starts today at the Double D Challenge blog . Team Darlene is hosting this challenge and the theme is “Neutral colors”. With such a lovely inspiration photo I decided to join in the fun. The team have created beautiful cards to inspire you, so a visit to the Double D Challenge blog will be worthwhile.

I choose Kraft card-stock as a base for my card and layered the black birdcage die cut on a background of handmade music paper. The vine flourish is from Memory Box and the sentiment die from Penny Black. To finish off I added a twine bow, roses and some card candy. This card was so quick and easy to make and I love the outcome! Hope to see your “neutral colors” creation at Double D Challenges this fortnight.

Challenges:

• House of Cards August Challenge (ends 08/31) – Use Twine and/or Colors  (Twine Bow)
• Let’s Craft and Create Challenge #116 (ends 08/19) – Wedding/Wedding Anniversary
• Live and Love Crafts August Challenge #50 (ends 08/31) – Happy Birthday/Anniversary
• Sparkles Forum Challenges #83 (ends 08/29) – Lots of Layers
• The Sisters of Craft August Challenge (ends 08/31) – Anything Goes
• 613 Avenue Create Challenge #188 (ends 08/21) – Anything Goes
• As You Like It Challenges  (ends 08/25) – Favorite Flower and Why (Roses are my favorite flowers. I love the sweet scent and they reminds me of romantic weddings)

The birdcage

The roses, bow and vine

The sentiment and music paper

A peep at the inside

Project details:

• Kraft and brown card-stock
• Handmade music paper
• Birdcage chipboard die cut
• Memory Box die “Tippington Vine” (No. 99299)
• Penny Black craft die “For You” (No. 51-105)
• Paper roses
• Wax cord
• Card candy
• Tim Holtz Stickles “Golden Rod”

Thanks for visiting today, I appreciated it so much. Have a wonderful week and happy crafting.

Regards,

Amelia

A Happy Hello …

Hello friends,

Today’s creation is a sunny Spring card, inspired by the new challenge at Double D Challenges. The theme is “Yellow – A Happy Place To Be!” and with such a  lovely inspiration photo  you can just let the creative juices flow. For more information about the challenge and the lovely prize visit the Double D Challenge blog and start creating – we would love to see your card this fortnight.

I love the beautiful bird house in the inspiration tile and decided to make  it the main focus of my card. I die cut three birdhouses with a Cottage Cutz die, layered them on yellow gingham paper and a paper doily. To finish of  I added green swirls, paper roses, a few birdies and a happy “hello” sentiment. Hope you are inspired by my card and will join in the fun at Double D Challenges.

I entered my card in the following challenges:

• Card Mania Challenge CMC#79 (ends 04/30) – Spring
• Die Cut Diva’s Challenges  (April) (ends 04/30) – Spring
• Our Crafty Corner Challenge #8 (ends 05/02) – Anything Goes
• Crafting for all Seasons #123 (ends 04/13) – Use Die-Cuts/Punches
• Clear It Out Challenge (ends 04/19) – Theme: Springtime Stash: Add a flower

A close-up of the birdhouses

The sentiment and roses

A peep at the inside

Project details:

• White, yellow, green, orange and blue card-stock.
• Gingham paper
• Cottage Cutz die ‘Tall Birdhouse” (CC4x4-203)
• Paper Smooches wise dies “Hello words” (J1D116)
• Memory Box die “Tippington Vine” (No. 99299)
• Memory Box die “Resting Birds” (No. 98527)
• Tim Holtz distress inks “Mustard Seed” ; “Dried Marigold”
• Paper roses
• Paper doily

That’s it for today. Thanks for stopping by and I love reading your comments!

Regards,

Amelia