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Friday, 30 September 2016

Quick Cards Issue 157 - Bonus Papers

Hi Crafty Friends, I should have shared this a couple of weeks ago, but totally forgot as I had not been well. Anyway better late than never ... I was super excited to have this little card I created using the bonus papers in Quick Cards Made Easy, appear in their latest issue 157. The free papers are fab and to make full use of them all, I decided to create this very apt sunburst design ...
My Project 
Products Used
Quick Cards Made Easy - Issue 157 Bonus Free Papers 
Bazzil Bling - Blue Card
Creata - Mirror Card
X-Cut - Snowflake Die
From My Stash - Blue Ribbon, Peel Offs and Gems

I had fun creating this sunburst effect with the super pastel-toned papers, complementing them with blue bazzil bling card, satin ribbon and peel-offs. I died cut 3 snowflakes and added these along with gems. I finished off by adding the sentiment layered on bling card, then topped onto snowflake paper and mirror card. 
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 Thanks so much for stopping by
Looking forward to your next visit, so until then have a lovely weekend. 
'Happy Crafting'
Hugs Donna 
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Crafty Catz New Friday Challenge - Autumn Scarecrow

Good Morning Crafty Friends...yes it's that time again for a new 'Anything Goes' challenge over at Crafty Catz, but as always with an optional twist that you can follow if you fancy, this week it's 'Birds of a Feather'. Sponsoring us is the brilliant Bugaboo Stamps . For my DT inspiration, I am using the cute Autumn Scarecrow and yes Autumn is certainly here upon us now.... brrrr the temperature has certainly dipped up here in Ayrshire but so looking forwards to all the array of colour! Now on to what I created, hope you like it ...
My Project
Products Used
Bugaboo Stamps - 'Autumn Scarecrow' Image
ProMarkers - Tan, Cinnamon, Shale, Caramel, Sandstone, Mustard, Primrose, Gold, Ivory, Pastel Yellow, Soft Peach, Peach, Pumpkin, Ginger, Red, Berry Red, Pear Green, Meadow Green, Apple, Leaf Green, Soft Green, Tea Green, Khaki, Pastel Beige, Cool Grey 3 and 4
Gel Pen - Gold Glitter
Wink Of Stella - Clear Glitter
Crafter's Companion - Watercolour Card
Crelando - Glitter and Tartan Background Card
Spellbinders - Decorative Labels Eight and Labels Eight Dies
Marianne - Leaf Die
Britannia - Rose Leaf Die
Docrafts -  Forever Friends Classic Decadence Adhesive Gem
Prima - Orange Flower
Woodware - Corner Punch
From My Stash - Satin Card, Orange Embossed Card, Gold Card, Brown Hessian, Lace Ribbon and Paper Flower

On a 7x7 scalloped edged card blank, I matt and layered glitter and tartan card. I printed, coloured and die cut out image, creating a topper as shown with decorative die cut border. To decorate, I added lace bow, that I coloured to compliment, along with flower and gem. I also added orange flower with die cut leaves. Finishing off with hessian, card and leaf die cuts.

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Thanks so much for joining me and I hope to see all your gorgeous creations, if you need more inspiration, then pop over to our challenge blog and see all of the gorgeous cards created by my DT buddies, why not leave them some love too!!

Looking forward to your next visit, so until then
'Happy Crafting'
Hugs Donna (DT)
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Wednesday, 28 September 2016

Paper Doll Collection - New Release at Julia Spiri

Back again Crafty Friends....well what can I say, the new release images over at Julia Spiri will take some of you back to your childhood ... who remembers 'Paper Dolls'? My favourite were the ones in the 'Twinkle' comic, I used to get every week, oh my that takes me back ... I also had 'The Partridge Family' ones too!! For my DT inspiration, I created a shabby chic folding screen card, made to look like a boutique with fab array of clothes and wigs. I so enjoyed travelling back to my youth!!! Please follow the links at the bottom of the page, for more wonderful images and challenge details etc!! So without further ado I'd like to introduce ... The Paper Doll Collection 

 My Project
Products Used
Julia Spiri - 'The Paper Doll Collection' Images
ProMarkers - Baby Pink, Pear Green, Sandstone, Tan, Denim Blue, Pink Carnation, Antique Pink, Pale Pink, Primrose, Apple, Mustard, Mint Green, Lilac, Lavender, Soft Peach, Peach, Amethyst, Pastel Pink, Meadow Green, Sunkissed Pink, Cinnamon, Dusky Rose, Rose Pink and Cerise
Copic Ciao - Cotton Pearl and Pinkish White
Crafter's Companion - Watercolour Card
Trimcraft - Dovecraft Floral Muse 8x8 Backing Papers
Marianne - Mannequin Die
Spellbinders - Labels Seventeen Die
Martha Stewart - 'Flower Bed' Punch
Studio Light - 'Tres Chic' Topper and 'Shabby Chic' Decoupage Chair and Mirror Topper
Connoisseur Studio - Treasure Brass Wax Gilt
From My Stash - White Satin Sheen Paper, White Embossed Card and Peel Offs

To create the Screen Card
1. 11" x 6" Card
2. Score at 2 3/4" - 5 1/2" - 8 1/4 along long side. 
3.  Fold in half at centre score line then fold at side score lines in opposite direction
4. Lay screen flat, then create a punched border using a border punch
5. To create the legs at bottom, working with half of the card at a time (2 layers), using either labels die (in my case) or a labels punch, position the cardstock half way down die and centre side to side,then cut.
6. Attach layered papers measuring 2 1/2 x 4" and 2 1/4 x 3 1/4" (x 4) to each panel.
7. Then decorate as desired. For mine, I added gold wax gilt to the top, legs and sides to create a shabby distressed look.

For the images, I printed, coloured and carefully cut out leaving to one side. I die cut 4 mannequins using floral muse paper and gilding top and legs, adding clothes, accessories and wigs then attaching to screen as shown. To make it look like a boutique, I used a Studio Light decoupaged chair topper and also a mirror topper. To finish off I added a topper with peel offs to the screen top, then placed Paper Doll as shown. 
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Well, thanks so much again, for stopping by and hope you have enjoyed my post, if you do need more inspiration, then hop over to our blog and see all of the fabulous creations by my fellow DT girls ...why not leave them some love too!!

Looking forward to your next visit, so until then
'Happy Crafting'
Hugs Donna (DT)
xxx
 
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Crafty Addicts New Challenge - Anything Goes with Twist of Use Patterned Paper

Hiya Crafty Friends...well it's a new challenge over at Crafty Addicts. Our theme as always is 'Anything Goes' but we also have twists and this fortnight it's 'Use Patterned Paper'. Sponsoring us is the fabulous Digistamps4Joy. For my project I have used their gorgeous image Dream and here is what I created...
My Project
Products Used
Digistamps4Joy - 'Dream' Image
ProMarkers - Sandstone, Tan, Lilac, Lavender, Pear Green and Meadow Green
Copic Ciao - Cotton Pearl and Pinkish White
Crafter's Companion - Watercolour Card
Trimcraft - Patterned Backing Paper and Purple Dotty Ribbon
Bazzil Bling - Purple Card
Creata - Green Mirror Card
Sweet Dixie - Flourish Die
JoyCraft - Butterfly Die
Spellbinders - Grand Decorative Circle Die and Scalloped Circle Die
Papermania - Satin Ribbon
Prima - Purple Rose Flower
DecoArt - Crystal Glamour Dust 
Woodware - Corner Punch
From My Stash - Purple Satin Card, Pearls and Gems

On a 7x7 card blank, I matt and layered purple card and patterned paper, adding ribbon border. The image, I printed, coloured and die cut out, topping it onto die cut purple bling card, placing as shown. To finish off I decorated with die cut flourishes, butterflies, then added flower, gems and pearls! 

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Thanks so much for joining me and I hope to see all your gorgeous creations, if you need more inspiration, then pop over to our challenge blog and see all of the gorgeous cards created by my DT buddies, why not leave them some love too!!
Looking forward to your next visit, so until then
'Happy Crafting'
Hugs Donna DT
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Friday, 23 September 2016

Anything Goes with a twist of 'Ribbons' with Crafty Catz and Extended GDT Call

First of all I would like to apologise for being AWOL and not getting round to comment on your blogs recently, I've been floored with a kidney infection and have been on antibiotics that haven't worked, now waiting on further test results and a referral to see the Urologist... Oh my word, the pains and how much it drains you out, my sleep pattern has been AWOL too, much more than normal! Will promise to get round your blogs as soon as I can! Thanks D xx

 Good Morning Crafty Friends, Bloggers and Followers,  gosh another week gone, my, they are whizzing by and the weather has changed too 'bbbrrrr' .... Autumn is certainly here!! Well as you know it's Friday and it's time for another new challenge over at Crafty Catz. We have also extended our GDT call, so if you fancy joining us, then do please give it a go!! ... Our theme this week is 'Anything Goes' with a twist of 'Ribbons' and sponsoring us is the fabulous Sami Stamps. For my inspiration, and in keeping with Autumn and all it's array of glorious colours, I have used the gorgeous image Acorn Harvest.  Without further ado, here is what I created ...
My Project
Products Used
Sami Stamps - 'Acorn Harvest' Image
ProMarkers - Satin, Vanilla, Mustard, Tulip Yellow, Meadow Green, Sandstone, Tan, Shale, Cinnamon, Cocoa and Caramel
Copic Ciao - Cotton Pearl and Pinkish White
Crafter's Companion - Watercolour Card and Embossalicious Tumbling Leaves Folder
Creata - Mirror Card
Marianne - Various Leaf Dies
From My Stash - Gold, Deep Red and Orange Card, Ribbons, Flowers and Berry Pins

Printed, coloured and carefully cut out image, then placed to one side. On an A5 white card blank, I matt and layered mirror card and embossed orange card, along with ribbon border. I placed another small piece of ribbon on top, with an array of flowers, berry pins and die cut leaves. To finish off, I added a border if die cut leaves along the base and placed the image on top as shown.

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Thanks so much for joining me and I hope to see all your gorgeous creations, if you need more inspiration, then pop over to our challenge blog and see all of the gorgeous cards created by my DT buddies, why not leave them some love too!!
 And remember...
We have extended our GDT call for another week, so if you would love to join us, just add GDT to your entry!!
Looking forward to your next visit, so until then
'Happy Crafting'
Hugs Donna (DT)
xxx 
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Friday, 16 September 2016

Crafty Catz - Twist of Colour Combo Red White & Black

Good Morning Everyone....It's Friday again and that means it's another new challenge for you all over at Crafty Catz. Our theme this week, is as always 'Anything Goes' with a twist of 'Red White & Black', and sponsoring us is the fabulous Kenny K. For my inspiration, I am using 'Cool Kid', isn't he brill! And here is what I created ...
My Project
Products Used
Kenny K - 'Cool Kid' Image
Pro Markers - Red, Berry Red, Cool Grey 1, 4 and 5
Copic Ciao - Cotton Pearl and Pinkish White
Crafter's Companion - Watercolour Card
Trimcraft - Dovecraft 'Winter Blooms' 8x8 Paper (Tartan)
Creata - Mirror Card (Black)
Spellbinders - Circle Dies
Craftwork Cards - Card Candy (White)
From My Stash - Red Card, White Glitter Card
Sentiment and 'Wateva' Handsign - Printed on card and die cut out.

This simple project was created by matt and layering tartan paper with mirror card onto a white 7x7 card blank. I printed, coloured and carefully cut out image, along with 'Wateva' hand image (I had in my pc files) and sentiment that I created on a word doc. These were placed as shown. To decorate, I added the triangle corner toppers of red card on black mirror card and white card candy to finish. I made this as a Birthday Card, but could easily be a great Christmas one too!!

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Thanks so much for joining me and I hope to see all your gorgeous creations, if you need more inspiration, then pop over to our challenge blog and see all of the gorgeous cards created by my DT buddies, why not leave them some love too!!
Looking forward to your next visit, so until then
'Happy Crafting'
Hugs Donna (DT)
xxx 
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Wednesday, 14 September 2016

Crafty Addicts Challenge - Anything Goes or Twist 'Funny'

Good Morning Crafty Friends, well most of you are enjoying this lovely bit of heatwave, but unfortunately the rest of us up in the North West have had a washout, with wind and rain, it's been a lot colder too, so well jealous!! Anyways here's hoping we'll maybe get some of your leftover heat!!

I'm here today as, yes,  it's time again for another new challenge over at Crafty Addicts. As always our theme is 'Anything Goes', but you are more than welcome to join in with our twist, which this fortnight is 'Funny'. Sponsoring us is the brilliant Dr Digi's and for my inspiration, I am using the fabulous Night Nurse Nina!... And here is what I created ...
My Project
Products Used
Dr Digi's - 'Night Nurse Nina' Image
ProMarkers - Red, Tan, Caramel, Pastel Blue, Powder Blue, Antique Pink and Ice Grey 1
Copic Ciao - Cotton Pearl and Pinkish White
Gel Pen - Silver Glitter
Crafter's Companion - Watercolour Card
Trimcraft - Dovecraft Back to Basics Blue Skies 8x8 Papers and Ribbon, Dovecraft Blue Gem Brad
Britannia - 'Get Well Soon' Die
Creative Expressions - Sue Wilson Lace Edged Leaf Dies
Creata - Kraft Card
Woodware - Corner Punch
From My Stash - Silver Metalic and Blue Glitter Card and Flowers

On a 7x5 white scalloped card blank, I mat and layered blue glitter card with coordinating blue papers which I punched the corners, then added a matching ribbon border. I printed, coloured and carefully cut out image and placed as shown. For the 'Funny' theme, I created a hospital clipboard out of Kraft card, along with silver card, adding the chart with sentiment, that I printed on word and cut out. To finish off and decorate, I added flower with die cut leaves and 'Get Well soon' sentiment!. Hope you like it? .... 
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Thanks so much for joining me and I hope to see all your gorgeous creations, if you need more inspiration, then pop over to our challenge blog and see all of the gorgeous cards created by my DT buddies, why not leave them some love too!!
Looking forward to your next visit, so until then
'Happy Crafting'
Hugs Donna DT
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Friday, 9 September 2016

Crafty Catz - Anything but Square

Good Morning Crafty Friends, well that's another week gone, my they are flying by... soon it will be sssshhh Christmas!!!! Oh the joys!! Anyways back to today, who's up for another challenge? We have a new one started over at Crafty Catz. Our theme this week is 'Anything but Square'. Our fab sponsor is Sasayaki Glitter. For my DT inspiration, I have used the gorgeously cute Lady Bella image. Here is what I created, hope you like it!
My Project
Products Used
Sasayaki Glitter - 'Lady Bella' Image
ProMarkers - Pastel Beige, Primrose, Dusky Pink, Rose Pink and Meadow Green
Copic Ciao - Cotton Pearl and Pinkish White
Glitter Gel Pen - Gold
Crafter's Companion - Watercolour Card
Trimcraft - Dovecraft Back to Basics 'Bright Spark' 8x8 Papers, Dovecraft 'Pretty in Pink' Ribbon and Dovecraft Pink Flowers
Creata - Pink Mirror Card
Spellbinders - 'Hello Friend' Dies
DoCrafts - X-Cut A5 Floral Filigree Die and Scalloped Heart Die, Papermania Gold Brads and Gold Dome Adhesive Gems
Creative Expressions - Sue Wilson Lace Edged Leaf Dies and Cosmic Shimmer Iridescent Mica Power Soft Gold
Joy Craft - Butterflies Die
 From My Stash - Green Glitter Card and Various Gems

On a 7x5 scalloped edged white card blank, I matted and layered green glitter card with coordinating die cut green gingham paper. The image I printed out, coloured, die cut out, then edged with mica powder and placed as shown. I decorated with flowers, leaves, butterflies, ribbon bow and finished off by adding die cut sentiment and gems. 
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Thanks so much for joining me and I hope to see all your gorgeous creations, if you need more inspiration, then pop over to our challenge blog and see all of the gorgeous cards created by my DT buddies, why not leave them some love too!!
Looking forward to your next visit, so until then
'Happy Crafting'
Hugs Donna (DT)
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Tuesday, 6 September 2016

Celebrating Our 1st Year Blogiversary at Julia Spiri Challenge with FREEBIE

Hi there Crafty Friends, my second post of the day!!  Well here she is, introducing our fabulous FREEBIE - 'Crafty Girl' to celebrate our 1st year Blogiversary over at Julia Spiri . 


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For my inspiration, I created this super little 'desk tidy', I must say it has come in very handy and so apt for our freebie!! ... So without further ado, here is my creation using 'Crafty Girl'
My Project
 Products Used
Julia Spiri - FREEBIE 'Crafty Girl'
ProMarkers - Blossom, Orchid, Amethyst, Purple, Rose Pink, Lipstick Red, Duck Egg, Lilac, Lavender, Meadow Green, Lime Zest, Antique Pink, Mustard, Tan and Caramel
Copic Ciao - Cotton Pearl and Pinkish White
Wink of Stella - Clear and Gold Glitter
Papermania - Gel Pen Silver
Crafter's Companion - Watercolour Card
Trimcraft - Dovecraft Back to Basics 'Pretty in Pink' 8x8 Papers and Ribbons, Santoro Lace Ribbon
Britannia - Rose Leaf Die
Prima - Flowers
From My Stash - Pink Glitter Card and Empty Cereal Box

 To make this, I cut the cereal box one piece bigger than the other.

Covered with gorgeous lilac papers and glued together, then decorated with matching ribbons, lace and flowers. Adding image after, printing, colouring and carefully cutting out! I also made a little extra addition, which I used a kitchen roll holder covered in coordinating paper and stuck on hook, to hang my little dustpan and brush set at side, though you could hang scissors or whatever else. You could even have one both sides!! ... A must have little 'desk tidy'!!
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A compliment for my 'Tissue Box' - Both look good together on my desk!

Well thanks again for stopping by, I hope you have enjoyed my post and hope that you will join in with our fab challenge too!. If you need more inspiration, then hop over to our blog and see all the fabulous creations by my fellow DT girls... why not leave them some love also!!
Looking forward to your next visit, so until then
'Happy Crafting'
Hugs Donna (DT)
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