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Thursday 28 June 2018

It's a Boy - 'Little Jaydon Stroll'

Good Afternoon Folks, hope you are all enjoying this fab weather we are having the now in the UK! Long may it continue!! ... Well I'm here today, as it's my turn for a little bit of DT inspiration for Digi Doodle Studios. Keeping with our 'Baby boom' challenge theme, this time I am using the gorgeously cute Little Jaydon Stroll. I love him, don't you? ... So here is what I finally created:-
My Project 
Products Used 
Delightful Digi Studios - 'Little Jaydon Stroll' Image
Promarkers - Pastel Blue, Cornflower, Denim Blue, Cool Grey 1, 3 & 4, Primrose, Sandstone, Satin and Blush
Dawn Bibby Creations - Fantasy Fusilier, Fantasy Fern, Blossom Stamens and Blossom Branches dies
Creative Expressions - 'It's a Boy' die
M&C Boutique (The Works) - Circle and Square Faux Stitching dies
Buzzcraft - Baby feet paper
From My Stash - Blue card, Silver non shed glitter card, Blue vellum, Lace ribbon, Blue stitched ribbon, Teddy embellishment, Silver button embellishment, Pearls and Gems

On a 7x7 card blank, I layered together, blue and silver glitter card, baby feet paper along with ribbon border and bow. The image I printed, coloured then die cut out using circle faux stitched die. Matting on blue die cut card and placed as shown. To embellish, I added a selection of fab dies by Dawn Bibby Creations ... Love these!! I also added die cut 'It's a Boy' sentiment from Creative Expressions, teddy embelishment,  finishing off with pearls and gems...
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Thanks once again for stopping by and hope you like my little bit of inspiration?...
Remember for more inspration and to share your creations made using Digi Doodle Studio images, you can join us over at our Facebook Fan Group or even join us for our monthly challenges over at Digi Doodle Studios Challenge Blog. We love seeing what you create!!

Till next time...
'Keep Crafting'
Hugs Donna DT
xxx
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Thursday 14 June 2018

Little Gabby Stroll - Baby Gift Bag

Hiya crafty friends, what a turn in the weather eh?!...cold, wet and very windy! Just let's hope it passes over quickly and that the good weather comes back!!! Today it's my turn to share a touch of inspiration for Digi Doodle Studios. For my DT creation, I have used Little Gabby Stroll, isn't she so adorable?! She is part of the 'Bundles of Joy' Baby collection. I created this little gift bag.

On that note, I've been bursting to say... this might come in handy in November as we are expecting our first Grandchild!!! Will now need to make one in blue too, just incase as don't know whether Girl or Boy but sooo overjoyed and thrilled to say the least!!!!
My Project 
Products Used 
Digi Doodle Studios - 'Little Gabby Stroll' Image
Promarkers - Baby Pink, Pale Pink, Rose Pink, Cool Grey 2 & 3, Satin and Blush
Trimcraft - First Edition Flower and Foliage dies, Dovecraft 'Pretty in Pink' ribbon & 'Bohemian' Lace ribbon and 'Floral Muse' paper doily
Spellbinders - Circle die
Hobbycraft - Pink flowers (various)
Fiskars - Edge punch
From My Stash - Gold metallic and Pink & Gold glitter card & Butterfly embellishments

The measurements and instructions used to create the bag are:-
1: Gold card for base - 5"x8" scoring 1" all round sidesand create tabs. Fold then glue tabs
2: Pink glitter card for main body - 1 piece 4½"x11" and the other 4½"x7"... Glue these together 
3: Gold card for trim - 2 pieces ¾"x11" and 2 pieces ¾"x8" (One set inside, the other outside) On the outside trim, I used Fiskars edge punch, but you can use any punch you have...
4Gold card for handles - 2 pieces 1"x11", scoring at 1½" from each end and also down centre from each 1½" score line, then round corners. Glue down centre from each score line, once dry glue to bag
5: Decorate

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Thanks so much for stopping by, I hope that you like my little gift bag and that I have been able to inspire you, would love to know what you think!
Over at DDS Facebook Fan Group, we have our 'Anything Goes using a DDS image' challenge and also this month over at Digi Doodle Studios Challenge Blog, the theme is aptly 'Baby Boom'! We would love to see your Baby creations, using any artists images...

Till next time
'Keep Crafting'
Hugs Donna (dt)
xxx
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Thursday 7 June 2018

Japanese Girl


Hiya, another piece of good news, I'm here this morning with my first post as DT for Creative Craft Cottage

Our theme is 'Eileen's Challenge - Anything Goes'. This is our special challenge dedicated to the original owner of this challenge blog who sadly passed away after a brave fight with Cancer. The DT have added a Lavender ribbon or bow to our projects as that is the general colour for Cancer. Please feel free to add this to your project, but this is not an entry requirement.

Sponsoring us is the fab Lemon Shortbread. Their image I'm using is the gorgeous Kimono Japanese Girl and here is what I created:-

My Project 
Products Used 
Lemon Shortbread
Kimono Japanese Girl digi image

Promarkers
Satin, Blush, Antique Pink, Ginger, Canary, Lilac, Lavender, Caramel, Cool Grey 4 & 5

Trimcraft
First Edition - Floral Fusion paper and Foliage dies
Dovecraft - 'Painted Blooms' die, 'Blooming Lovely' and 'Sweet Moments' paper flowers
Simply Creative - Adhesive Jewels

Spellbinders
Grand Nestabilities decorative oval die

Docrafts
Papermania - Purple textured card and Coin embellishment
X-Cut - Fan die

Connoisseur Studio
Treasure Brass wax

From My Stash
Gold metalic card, Lace fan, Purple and Gold ribbons

Layered together paper and purple card on a 7x7 card blank, with a purple and gold ribbon border. The image I printed, coloured and carefully cut out, placing on a die cut purple oval topper along with 2 die cut fans. To decorate I added lace fan, paper flowers, die cut leaves, ribbon bow with coin and finishing off with adhesive gems.
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Thanks so much for stopping by, I hope you like my creation and that I have been able to inspire you to come on over and join us for this months challenge.

So till next time
'Keep Crafting'
Hugs Donna (dt)
xxx


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Wednesday 6 June 2018

Say it with Flowers ...

Hiya Crafty Friends, I'm here again with another piece of inspiration for you. This time for Crafty Addicts new challenge, that starts today. Kindly sponsoring us this month is Lacy Sunshine and I am using the gorgeous Rory's Lilacs, which is very apt for our optional theme of 'Say it with Flowers', but you can still follow our normal 'Anything Goes'. I really enjoyed creating this one, as I was able to use some of my new paper flowers that my son brought me back from his holiday in Florida (having been pointed in the direction of a Michael's store that was close to his hotel lol)  and with lilacs being one of my favourite flowers, but also my favourite colour too!!
My Project 
Products Used 
Lacy Sunshine
Rory's Lilacs digi image

Promarkers
Satin, Blush, Lilac, Lavender, Orchid, Amethyst
Limited Edition:- Frosted Leaf, Morning Mist, Winter Berry, Tawny Owl, March Hare,Fresh Meadow and Apple Cider

Crafter's Companion 
Watercolour Card

Trimcraft 
Dovecraft - Back to Basics 'Perfectly Pink' butterfly paper, Purple glitter card and Butterfly dies
Simply Creative - Adhesive Jewels

Dawn Bibby Creations
 Fantasy Fern dies and Blossom Branches dies

M&C Boutique
Square faux stitching dies

Papermania 
Purple textured card

Recollections 
Various paper flowers

From My Stash 
Purple satin card and Lace velvet ribbon

On a 7x7 scalloped edged card, I layered purple textured card and butterfly paper, along with ribbon border. After colouring and die cutting printed image, I also layered on to the same textured card, that I die cut too and placed as shown. I decorated with paper flowers, die cut leaves and branches. Finishing off with die cut butterflies and adhesive jewels!...
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Thanks so much for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed your visit and that I have been able to inspire you to come and join us for this months challenge, we would love to see your fab creations!! If you need more inspiration, you will find all my team buddies gorgeous projects on our blog too!

So until next time
'Keep Crafting'
Hugs Donna (dt)
xxx

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Tuesday 5 June 2018

Masculine

Good morning Crafty Friends, well I have some good news, I have recently joined the fab Design Team at Unicorn Challenge and today is my first posting. Our theme for the month is Masculine and it was so apt that it was my eldest son's birthday, so my inspirational card is the one I made for him. Thankfully he loved it, as the design was using his favourite 'All star' high top shoes!! Here is my creation...
My Project 
Products Used 
Die-namics 
All star high top shoe die

Trimcraft
First Edition  - 'Son' sentiment die
Dovecraft - 'Back to Basics' Blue Skies paper, 'Happy Birthday' die and 'Magic & Sparkle' Gem dots

From My Stash
Blue and metalic silver card, Star dies and cord ribbon

Layered silver and blue card with patterned paper on to a 7x7 card blank. Created the topper with same silver and blue card, along with die-cut shoe!! To finish off, I added sentiment dies and gem dots.
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Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and hope that I have inspired you to come and join us for this months challenge. We would love to see your fabulous creations. So don't delay, head over to our blog, when you are there, you will find more inspiratioanl creations by my fellow teamies...Why not leave them some love too!!

So until next time
'Keep Crafting'
Hugs Donna (DT)
xxx


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