Wings

Hello friends,

A new challenge starts today at the Double D Challenge blog. Team Darlene is hosting this challenge with the lovely theme of “Just Wing It”.  Please visit the Double D Challenge blog 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.

I was inspired by the black, white, purple and aqua colors in the mood board. I randomly splashes some watercolor paint on watercolor paper and then die cut the butterflies. To add more interest to the card I stamped a strip of typescript as a background for the bow and butterflies. The top panel was then lifted from the card base with mirror tape for dimension. I finished off with a black die cut sentiment and for a little bit of bling I added clear baubles. Hope you like my take on the challenge.

I entered my card in the following challenges:

• Allsorts Challenges Week #459 (ends 03/23) – Bring on the Bling
• The Creative Crafters Challenge #2 (ends 04/08) – Anything Goes
• Scrapy Land Challenges #86 (ends 04/01) – Anything Goes with a die cut from a brand that Scrapy Land sells. (Dies: Sizzix Thinlits Tim Holtz Alterations die “Detailed Butterflies, Mini” (No. 661802) — Spellbinders sentiment die “Sentiments Three” (S2-139))
• Inspiration Destination Challenge #146 (ends 03/27) – Anything goes
• Craftaholics R Us Challenge #12 (ends 03/28) – Anything Goes

The  butterflies

The sentiment and typescript

A peep at the inside

Project details

White and black cardstock — Sizzix Thinlits Tim Holtz Alterations die “Detailed Butterflies, Mini” (No. 661802) — Spellbinders sentiment die “Sentiments Three” (S2-139) — Penny Black clear stamp “Footnotes” (No. 30-238) — Watercolor paints — Wax cord for bow — Clear baubles 

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

Kind regards,

Amelia

 

 

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Leaves

Hello friends,

A new challenge starts today at the Double D Challenge blog . Team Darlene is hosting this challenge with the lovely theme of “LEAVE it to me!”. Looking at the beautiful inspiration picture I decided to join in the fun. The team have created beautiful cards to inspire you – a visit to the Double D Challenge blog will be worthwhile.

I love to make cards with autumn colors and was inspired by the beautiful leaves as well as the colors in the picture.  I used script designer paper for my background and to give the idea of movement I also cut some swirls into the background paper. The leaves are colored with distress inks which is the adhered with mirror tape for dimension. To finish off I added a wax cord bow, some black pearls and a swirly sentiment.

Challenges:

• Scrapy Land Challenges #76 (ends 11/01) – Anything Goes using any brand of die that Scrapy Land sells. (Dies: Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Thinlits die ” Mixed Media #2″ (661185) — Lawn Fawn custom craft die “Stitched Leaves” (Item #LF577) — Impression Obsession sentiment die “For You” (DIE383-C))
• Dies R Us Challenge #83 (ends 10/28) – Leaves
• Inspiration Destination Challenge #136 (ends 11/01) – Anything goes
• Ooh La La Challenge #239 (ends 10/23) – Die Cuts
• Words To Craft By #46 (ends 11/01 ) – Autumn
• Creative Ladybirds Creations Challenge #30 (ends 10/31) – Anything Goes
• Sparkles Monthly Challenges #97 (ends 11/15) – Autumn Colors

The autumn leaves

A swirly sentiment

A peep at the inside

Project details

Cream card-stock for base card — “Script” designer paper — Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Thinlits die ” Mixed Media #2″ (661185) — Lawn Fawn custom craft die “Stitched Leaves” (Item #LF577) — Impression Obsession sentiment die “For You” (DIE383-C) — Black pearls — Wax cord for bow — Various colors of Tim Holtz distress inks

Thank you for stopping by today, I really appreciated your time. I would love to read what you think about the card. Have a wonderful day.

Regards,

Amelia

All White

Hello friends,

Today we have a fun new challenge at Double D Challenges . The theme for this fortnight is “All White”. I love working with lots of colors on my cards and is always in the deep end with “white” challenges. For my creation I decided on a shabby card with texture, layering, embossing and a few embellishments. To make the birdie, wreath and leaves pop on the white embossed background I used mirror tape to give some dimension. For embellishments I added two bows and a little music tag to match the embossed music background.  To bring the little birdie to life a pearl necklace was the finishing touch. Hope you like my take on the challenge.

I entered my card in the following challenges:

• 613 Avenue Create Challenge #200 (ends 08/31) – Anything Goes/Optional Twist – Shabby Chic
• Crafting With Dragonflies Challenge #87 (ends 08/19) – Embossing (wet and/or dry)
• Daisy Chain Challenges #11 (ends 08/31) – Anything Goes
• Die Cut Diva’s August Challenge (ends 08/31) – Anything Goes for August….
• Scrapy Land Challenges #72 (ends 09/06) – Anything Goes using any brand of die that Scrapy Land sells. (Dies : Spellbinders Shapeabilities die “Wreath” (S4-572) — Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations  Thinlits die “Foliage” (661206) — Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations  Thinlits die “Celebrate” (660223) — Memory Box die “Meadow Bird” (98339))
• Dies R Us Challenge #79 (ends 08/28) – Anything Goes Using Dies
• Day Dreamer Challenges #1 (ends 08/30) – Always Anything Goes
• Pause, Dream, Enjoy Challenges #186 (ends 08/23) – Birthday
• A Snowflakes Promise Challenge #43 (ends 09/12) – Anything Goes

A close-up of the bird, wreath and leaves

The sentiment

The music tag

A peep at the inside

Project details

White card-stock — Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Texture Fades embossing folder ” Postcard and Sheet Music Set” (656946) — Spellbinders Shapeabilities die “Wreath” (S4-572) — Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations  Thinlits die “Foliage” (661206) — Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations  Thinlits die “Celebrate” (660223) — Memory Box die “Meadow Bird” (98339) — Nellie’s Multi Frames “Tags” (MFD074) — Marianne Design Craftables “Music Notes” (CR1367) — Wax cord for bows — Pearls

Thanks for visiting my blog today, I appreciate it so much. To see more inspiring “All White” cards, a visit to Double D Challenge is worthwhile. Enjoy a wonderful day and happy crafting.

Regards,

Amelia

Summer Butterflies

Hello friends,

Today’s creation is a shabby chic card, inspired by the new challenge at Double D Challenges. I am joining Team Darlene for this fun challenge. The theme is “Shades of Purple”. With such a lovely inspiration photo you can create anything in shades of purple. 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 rosettes and butterflies in the picture and made it my focal point on the card.I added lots of gemstones and glitter, some vines, lace and paper roses for a shabby/vintage feeling. The sentiment is a Poppystamp die and I just love the vintage font. For the project list of dies used please scroll down to the end of my post.

Challenges:

• A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge #24 (ends 07/31) – Anything Goes
• Live and Love Crafts Challenge #49 (ends 07/31) – Sprinkles of Summer
• Card Mania Challenge CMC#82 (ends 07/31) – Lace and/or Pearls (I used lace)
• Creatalicious Challenges #95 (ends 07/31) – Anything Goes + optional add flowers
• Die Cut Diva’s July Challenge (ends 07/31) – Make It Glitter (I used glitter on the rosettes and gemstones)
• Crafty Friends Challenge #36 (ends 07/30) – To Use Your Dies (Dies used: Sixxiz Thinlits die “Rosettes”, Tim Holtz Alterations Sizzlit die “Mini Paper Rosettes”, Poppystamps sentiment die “Vintage Happy Birthday”, Spellbinders Shapeabilities die “Romantic Vines”, Crealies Butterflies die.)
• Artistic Inspirations Challenge #161 (ends 08/01) – Anything Goes
• Use Your Stuff Challenge #230 (ends 07/25) – Die cuts and/or punches (Dies used: Sixxiz Thinlits die “Rosettes”, Tim Holtz Alterations Sizzlit die “Mini Paper Rosettes”, Poppystamps sentiment die “Vintage Happy Birthday”, Spellbinders Shapeabilities die “Romantic Vines”, Crealies Butterflies die.)

The rosettes and butterflies

A close-up of the flowers and rosette

The sentiment

A peep at the inside

Projects details:

• White and purple card-stock
• Prima designer paper “Meadow Lark”
• Sixxiz Thinlits die “Rosettes” (658932)
• Tim Holtz Alterations Sizzlit die “Mini Paper Rosettes” (657177)
• Poppystamps sentiment die “Vintage Happy Birthday” (No. 1178)
• Spellbinders Shapeabilities die “Romantic Vines” (S4-581)
• Crealies Butterflies die (No. 5)
• Paper roses
• Gemstones
• Lace
• Tim Holtz distress ink “Dusty Concord”

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

For the Boys

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 “One for the Boys”. With such a lovely inspiration photo you can create anything but we would like to see sports, cars, motorcycles, checks,or fishing. 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 gears and a vintage car die cut. I layered everything on a red background, a strip of checkered paper,  an embossed panel and two tags cut from Kraft paper. I added some red and black buttons for interest. Please see the project details at the bottom of this post for the dies I used.

I entered my card in  the following challenges:

• Try it on Tuesdays Challenge (ends 06/18) – It’s All About Him
• Crafty Boots Challenges (ends 06/19) – Masculine Cards
• Crafty Cardmakers Challenge #166 (ends 06/27) – For A Special Man
• The Corrosive Challenges #6 (June) (ends 06/30) – Lots of Layers
• A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge #22 (ends 06/29) – Anything Goes
• Die Cut Divas June Challenge (ends 06/30) – Anything Goes
• Inspiration Destination Challenge #90 (ends 06/22) – Anything Goes
• The Male Room Challenge #37 (ends 06/21) – Father’s Day
• Scrapy Land Challenge #44 (ends 07/03) – Masculine (Dies: Tim Holtz Alterations Bigz die (Sizzix) “Gadget gears” (656636) (Large gear) ; Elizabeth Craft Designs die “Clock and Gears” (917) (Smaller gear) ; Spellbinders Shapeabilities “Phrase Set One” (S4-563)(for sentiment).

A close-up of the car and sentiment

A peep at the inside

Project details:

• White , black and red card-stock
• Checkered paper
• Tim Holtz Alterations Texture Fades embossing folder (Sizzix) “”Postcard” (9656946)
•  Tim Holtz Alterations Bigz die (Sizzix) “Gadget gears” (656636)
• Cottage Cutz die “Vintage Car” (CCE-262)
• Elizabeth Craft Designs die “Clock and Gears” (917)
• Nellie’s Multi Frames die “Tags-4” (MFD074)
• Spellbinders Shapeabilities “Phrase Set One” (S4-563)
• Buttons
• Tim Holtz distress ink “Vintage photo”

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

Regards,

Amelia

 

Springtime in Paris

Hello crafty friends,

It is a pleasure to share my post today as the guest designer at Frilly and Funkie challenge blog.  I have this honor following the winning of the Valentine challenge recently. You can see my winning entry here. Thank you for asking me to join the Frilly and Funky Challenges as a featured guest designer – your challenges always inspires me.

The theme of the current challenge at Frilly and Funkie  is  “It’s All About Vacation”. I decided to make a vintage card showing a vacation during springtime in Paris. I never visited France but one can always live your dreams in paper crafting! I chose a silhouette image of the beautiful Eiffel Tower and a lovely vintage image of two ladies as my focal point.

 To add some texture to my background I used delicate leaf die cuts for the top and bottom and then framed the image with a vintage clock die cut painted with Tim Holtz distress crackle paint. I love to add swallows to my travel themed cards because these lovely little birds travel each year, long distances to countries far away – they are for me world travellers in their own way.

The Eiffel Tower silhouette is cut from recycled cardboard and distressed with Tim Holtz distress inks.

 

The sentiment is attached with twine to the Tower and then cascading down to connect all the flowers on the card.

A close-up of the flowers

And finally, the inside with a miniature Eiffel Tower, a bow and a few pearls

Project details for the card:

• Cream cardstock
• Prima designer paper “Delight” and Sun Kiss” collections
• Vintage image from Janet K. Designs
• Tim Holtz Alterations Bigz die “Weathered Clock”
• Poppystamps die “Leafy sprig border” No. 1002
• Sentiment stamp from Country Crafts (South Africa)
• Eiffel Tower silhouette
• Chipboard swallow
• Wax cord
• Pearls
• Roses
• Skwiglues “Crystal”
• Tim Holtz distress crackle paint “Picket Fence”
• Tim Holtz distress ink “Tea Dye”

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

• Shopping Our Stash Challenge SOS#190 (ends 03/02) – Out of the Jar (I used TH distress crackle paint on the bird and clock and glitter on the flowers)
• Through the Purple Haze Challenge #79 (ends 03/02) – Anything Goes
• Come and Get It Challenges  (ends 03/02) – Lots of Layers
• Card and Scrap Udfordring # 91 (ends 02/27) – Alt er lov / Anything goes
• Vintage Utfordring Challenge #96 (ends 02/28) – fugl/fuglebur – bird/birdcase
• Crafting for All Seasons Challenge #96 (ends 03/04) – Dies and/or Punches (Dies used: Tim Holtz Alterations Bigz die “Weathered Clock” ; Poppystamps die “Leafy sprig border” No. 1002)

Thanks for looking at my card and I hope you have enjoyed your visit to my blog. Have a wonderful day and happy crafting.

Regards,

Amelia

Hearts and Roses

Hello everyone,

Greeting you from a cold winter’s day in Pretoria. Yes finally we must put on our winter woollies for the next 3 months. I am one of those rare human beings who love the crisp cold air in my face when outside  and to snuggle up under a soft and warm blanket in the evenings. So for me this weather is not so bad. But today’s post is not about the weather but to tell you about the new challenge at Sugar Creek Hollow. The theme for the new challenge, “Here Comes The Bride” and we would love to see wedding cards this fortnight. Your project can be a card or other paper crafting item, such as a scrapbook layout, box, tag, etc. but must be made in a vintage or shabby chic style.

I made my shabby card in shades of pink and with a lovely lace heart die cut. The sentiment was stamped on a tattered banner die cut. I used some vintage lace, ribbon, flowers, pearls and gem hearts to finish off. This card was really quick to make and I love the soft look with the contrasting bling hearts.

Challenges:

• The Shabby Tea Room Week #221 (ends 06/09) – Vintage Love
• In The Pink Challenge #45 (ends 06/12) – Shabby Chic/Vintage
• Make My Monday (ends 06/09) – Weddings
• The Crafting Cafe June Challenge  (ends 06/30) – Love and Marriage
• Sisters of Craft June Challenge (ends 06/30) – Anything Goes
• A Creative Romance (07/04) – Anything Goes With The Option of Happy Birthday
• Cute Card Thursday Challenge #324 (ends 06/12) – Perfectly Pink
• Paper Crafting Journey (ends 06/12) – Perfect in Pink!
• Creative Moments Challenge #44 (ends 06/18) – Anything Goes / Monochromatic
• Oldie but a Goodie Challenge (ends 06/10) – Filigree (The sentiment stamp, Lace heart die and flowers are oldies)
• Top Tip Tuesday (ends 06/10) – Monochromatic
• Suzy Bee’s Bloomin’ Challenge #32 (ends 06/13) – Anything Goes
• Crafting at the Weekend Challenge#2 (ends 06/28) – Anything Goes
• Try It On Tuesday (ends 06/10) – Feminine and Fancy
• Sparkles Monthly Challenge (May) (ends 06/15) – Celebrate Mum of For a Special Lady

The flowers and bow

The lace heart and lots of bling

The sentiment stamped on a Tim Holtz tattered banner die cut

A peep at the inside

 Project details:

• Cream cardstock
•  Melissa Francis designer paper “Classic Elegance”
• Spellbinders Shapeabilities “Lace Hearts”
• Tim Holtz Alterations die “Tattered Banners”
• JustRite “All Occasion Nested Sentiments” stamp
• Tim Holtz distress ink “Victorian Velvet”
• Gem hearts in various sizes
• Lace
• Pearls
• Hug Snug seam binding “Cameo Beige”
• KaiserCraft paper blooms “Dusty Pink”
• Prima flowers “Serenade”
• Skwiglues “Crystal”

Thanks for visiting today and I hope you can join us for the challenge at Sugar Creek Hollow this time. Have a wonderful week and happy crafting.

Regards from South Africa,

Amelia