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

Made With Love …

Hello friends,

A new challenge starts today at the Double D Challenge blog. Team Darlene is hosting this challenge with the theme of “Tea or Coffee”. You can use the colors or patterns, or the images or anything you see in the mood board as inspiration for your creation. The team have created beautiful cards to inspire you – a visit to the Double D Challenge blog will be worthwhile.

I used the teapot, cup and white, green and pink colors as inspiration for my shabby card. I layered a white die cut doily on designer paper and then added the pink teapot and cup with mirror tape for dimension. A little tag that looks like a teabag display my sentiment. A few pearls, wax cord bows, roses and glitter are the final touches.

I entered by card in the following challenges:

• Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge #216 (ends 07/27) — Green and Pink
• Crafty Friends Challenge #88 (ends 07/28) – Food / Drink
• The Creative Crafters Challenge #6 (ends 08/08) – Anything Goes
• Scrapy Land Challenges #89 (ends 08/01) – Anything Goes with a die cut from a brand that Scrapy Land sells. (Dies: Sizzix Thinlits Tim Holtz Alterations dies “Garden Greens” (661206) — Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace die “Graceful Doily” (S5-368) — Spellbinders Stamp & Die Template Set “Graceful Tiny Tags” (SDS-053))
• Dies R Us Challenge #101 (ends 07/28) – Birthdays (Dies: Sizzix Thinlits Tim Holtz Alterations dies “Garden Greens” (661206) — Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace die “Graceful Doily” (S5-368) — Spellbinders Stamp & Die Template Set “Graceful Tiny Tags” (SDS-053) — Joy Crafts die “Teapot” (6002/0113) — Cottage Cutz die “Small Teacup” (CC3X3-088))

A close-up of the teapot and cup

The teacup with pearl embellishments

The roses with crystal glitter

The sentiment on a “teabag” tag

A peep at the inside with another tag and sentiment “For you” to make it more special

Project details

White, pink and green cardstock — Designer paper (Scrapberry’s “Cherished Jewels”) — Sizzix Thinlits Tim Holtz Alterations dies “Garden Greens” (661206) — Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace die “Graceful Doily” (S5-368) — Spellbinders Stamp & Die Template Set “Graceful Tiny Tags” (SDS-053) — Joy Crafts die “Teapot” (6002/0113) — Cottage Cutz die “Small Teacup” (CC3X3-088) — Pearls — Wax cord for bows — Roses — Skwiglues glitter — Tim Holtz distress inks “Peacock Feathers” and “Victorian Velvet”

Thank you for visiting today – I hope you like what you see. I appreciate your comments  so much. Have a wonderful day and happy crafting.

Regards,

Amelia

Sequins

Hello friends,

It is time for a new challenge at Double “D” Challenges. The theme is “Sequins” and the more the better. I am looking forward to see your “sparkly”  creations  at the Double “D” Challenge this fortnight.

For my base layer I used designer paper from Raspberry Road Designs – I so much love this color. I added a trellis die cut at the top of the card as background for the floral spray of pink and burgundy roses and bow. The elegant lady is positioned underneath the “shower” of flowers and pink and green sequins. I finished of with a little rose on her dress and a fancy script sentiment.

I entered my card in the following challenges:

• Scrapy Land Challenges #83 (ends 02/21) – Anything Goes with a die cut from a brand that Scrapy Land sells. (Dies: Spellbinders Shapeabilities “Fancy Lattice” (S5-152) — Poppystamps die “Freida Leaf” (No. 1360) — Impression Obsession sentiment die “For You” (DIE383-C))
• Eclectic Ellapu February Challenge (ends 02/28) – Anything Goes
• Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge #204 (02/09) – Fussy and Fancy
• 613 Avenue Create Challenge #206 (ends 02/28) – Anything Goes
•  IAR January Challenge (I Am Roses) (ends 02/08) – Anything Goes with 3 IAR products (Products used: ZR3-121 – Solid Dusty Pink Wedding Craft Paper Flowers ; ZR4-833 – Mixed Burgundy Paper Flowers and T30-2 – Soft Pink Semi Open Rose Buds)
• Let’s Craft and Create Challenge #134 (ends 02/28) – Anything Goes + option Mother’s Day / Mothers

A close-up of the lady

The flowers and sequins

The sentiment

A peep at the inside

Project details

Cream and green cardstock — Designer paper from Raspberry Road Designs — Spellbinders Shapeabilities “Fancy Lattice” (S5-152) — Poppystamps die “Freida Leaf” (No. 1360) — Lea’bilities die “Couple” (No. 45.1864) — Impression Obsession sentiment die “For You” (DIE383-C) — Sequins — Roses from I Am Roses — Tim Holtz distress ink “Old Paper”

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 wonderful day and happy crafting.

Regards,

Amelia

Pretty Pastels

Hello friends,

A new challenge starts today at Double D Challenges. Team Diane is hosting this challenge with the lovely theme of “Pastel Party”.  The team have created beautiful cards to inspire you – a visit to the Double D Challenge blog will be worthwhile. The prize to win for this challenge is a beautiful flower die and absolutely gorgeous!

I was inspired by the beautiful colors in the photo. I use a Couture Creations Intricutz die “French Bicycle” as focal point on my card. I created a  background for the bicycle with Cosmic Shimmer Pixie powder. I love the shimmer of these powders. On the photo it looks much brighter than in real life! The fun part for me is always to arrange the flowers and I really like the shabby outcome of this card. I finished off with a sentiment die cut from Impression Obsession, a little bit of glitter, bows and a few gem stones on the sentiment.

Challenges I entered:

• Dies R Us Challenge #76 (ends 07/13) – Layers
• Make My Monday Challenge #49 (ends 07/10) – Summer Brights
• Inspiration Destination Challenge #131 (ends 07/11) – Anything Goes
• Scrapy Land Challenge #69 (ends 07/16) – Anything Goes using any brand of die that Scrapy Land sells. (Dies used: Impression Obsession sentiment die “For You” (DIE 383-C) — PoppyStamps die “Leafy Sprig” (No. 1001))
• Creative Ladybirds Creations Challenge #28 (ends 07/31) – Anything Goes
• Eclectic Ellapu July Challenge (ends 07/31) – Summer colors
• Mix It Up Challenge #3 (ends 07/31) – Anything Goes + optional twist of Distressing (Distressing tool)

A close-up of the bicycle and background

The sentiment embellished with gem stones

The flowers and trellis

A peep at the inside

Project details

White and pink card-stock — Couture Creations Intricutz dies “French Bicycle” — Impression Obsession sentiment die “For You” (DIE 383-C) — PoppyStamps die “Leafy Sprig” (No. 1001) — Nellie Snellen Filling die “Eastern Oval Border (QD009) — Cosmic Shimmer Pixie Powder “Scarlet Mist” ; “Aqua Lagoon” ; “Sun Yellow” — I Am Roses “Sweet Blossoms” — Wax cord — Gem stones — Skwiglues glitter “Crystal”

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

Kind regards,

Amelia

 

Flowers Galore

Hello friends,

I hope you are all doing well. Today’s post is about the new challenge at Double D Challenges with the theme “Flowers Galore”. You can create a card or project inspired by the photo and we want to see lots of flowers! For more information about the challenge and the lovely prize visit the Double D Challenge blog. Looking forward to see your card!

I was inspired by the fence, wood and lovely flowers in the mood board. I decided on wood grain designer paper and a layered iron gate die cut as basis for my flowers. The flower arrangement is made with Prima flowers and cherry blossoms in various colors. Some leafy sprigs, paper cord and glitter are the final touches to the arrangement. I finished off with a die cut sentiment, gemstones and a little swallow.

I entered my card in the following challenges:

• Inspiration Destination Challenge #128 (ends 05/31) – Anything Goes
• Allsorts Challenge #Week 415 (ends 05/ 20)  – Ring a Ring O’ Roses
• Crafting with Dragonflies Challenge #80 (ends 05/20) – Lots of Flowers and/or for Mothers Day
• Crafty Calendar May Challenge (ends 05/31) – Flowers
• Mix It Up Challenges MIUCB#1 (ends 05/31) – Anything Goes
• Eclectic Ellapu May Challenge (ends 05/31) – Anything Goes
• Words 2 Craft By Challenge #41 (ends 06/07) – Springtime = Party Time
• Die Cut Diva’s May Challenge (ends 05/31) – May Flowers

The flowers

The sentiment

A little bird for fun

Another bird on the verso

A peep at the inside

Project details:

Cream and green card-stock — Docrafts Papermania Wood grain designer paper — Spellbinders Shapeablities die D-Lites “Gilded Gate 2” (S3-202) — Poppystamps doe “Leafy Sprigs” (No. 1001) — Penny Black Creative die “For You” (51-105) — Cricut Cuttlebug die “Up in the Sky” (2002798) – Gemstones — Paper cord –Tim Holtz distress inks “Mowed Lawn” ; Tea Dye” and “Victorian Velvet” — Stickles

 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

Just For You …

Hello friends,

Today’s creation is a shabby chic card, inspired by the new challenge at Double D Challenges. The theme is “Happy Mother’s Day or Happy Birthday”. With such a lovely inspiration photo you can create anything in shades of pink, lavender, pastel blue, pastel green and add flowers and/or hearts. For more information about the challenge and the lovely prize visit the Double D Challenge blog. Looking forward to see your card!

I used a heart die cut as focal point and lots of flowers for a shabby look. To finish off  I added a piece of lace, lots of pink gemstone hearts and a sentiment. And to all mothers out there, wishing you a very happy day!

Challenges:

• A Beautiful Mess Challenge #2 (ends 05/27) – Anything Goes
• Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge #162 (ends 05/05) – Female Birthdays
• Jade’s Sparkling Butterflies Challenge #18 (ends 05/12) – Add A Sentiment
• Crafting With Dragonflies Challenge #56 (ends 05/14) – Vintage / Shabby Chic
• Deep Ocean Challenges #128 (ends 05/17) – Flowers Everywhere!
• I Am Roses Challenge (APR IAR Challenge) (ends 05/08) – Anything Goes (IAR products used: D1-124, D1-601, S10-187)
• ScrapyLand Challenge #41 (ends 05/19) – Anything Goes (Dies used: Spellbinders Shapeabilities die D-Lites “Vines of Passion” (S2-022) ; Penny Black Creative die “For You” (51-105) ; Memory Box die “Cherish Border” (No. 98282) (Inside of card))

A close-up of the heart and flowers

The sentiment

A peep at the inside

Project details:

• White, pink and lavender card-stock
• Spellbinders Shapeabilities die D-Lites “Vines of Passion” (S2-022)
• Penny Black Creative die “For You” (51-105)
• Memory Box die “Cherish Border” (No. 98282) (Inside of card)
• Gem hearts
• Lace
• Flowers
• Wax cord
• Tim Holtz distress inks “Milled lavender” and “Victorian Velvet”

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

Feeling Green …

Hello friends,

Today’s creation is a cute card, inspired by the new challenge at Double D Challenges. The theme is “Feeling Green” and with a lovely inspiration photo (see bottom of my post) you can create anything in shades of green and can even add an optional pop of red. For more information about the challenge and the lovely prize visit the Double D Challenge blog and get inspired to link up your creation.

I love this stamp from Crafter’s Companion’s “Strawberry Kisses” range. The kitty is so cute taking a nap in the tea-cup! I did the coloring with my Derwent Inktense water-color pencils, add a strip of polka dot paper and a bow – I think that is enough to do justice to this adorable image. The sentiment is cut with a Penny Black word die.

Challenges:

• A Bit More Time To Craft Challenges #15 (ends 03/15) – Anything Goes
• Card Mania Challenge CMC#78 (ends 03/31) – Polka Dots and/or Stripes
• Sisters of Craft March Challenge (ends 03/31) – Anything Goes
• 613 Avenue Create Challenge #165 (ends 03/06) – Anything Goes
• ABC Challenges (ends 03/15) – C is for Cute
• Inspiration Destination Challenge #75 (ends 03/08) – Anything Goes
• Scrapy Land Challenge #37 (ends 03/13) – Anything Goes plus use any brand of low profile or steel ruled die Scrapy Land sells (I used a Penny Black creative  word die – For You)
• Paradise of Stamps Challenge #37 (ends 03/15) – Card for a Girl/Woman
• Crafting for All Seasons Challenge #121 (ends 03/16) – Add Some Sparkle (Gemstones and polka dot glitter paper)
• Creative Moments Challenge #88 (ends 03/15) – Anything Goes, Optional twist “place a sentiment on the front of your project”

A close-up of the image

The sentiment

A peep at the inside

The inspiration picture

Project details:

• White card-stock
• Green polka dot paper
• Crafter’s Companion “Strawberry Kisses” stamp “Cutie”
• Penny Black creative die “For you” (51-105)
• Derwent Inktense water-color pencils
• Wax cord
• Gemstones

I hope you like this card – I had a great time coloring the cute image. Thanks for visiting today, I appreciate it so much.

Regards,

Amelia