Crafty sew"n"sew

Papertrey Ink day 9 contest.

2012-02-13T07:05:00.000-08:00

Todays contest is to add butterflies and leaves to your project.

Recipe : All Papertrey Ink unless stated.

Stamps :Turning a new leaf, Stitches and swirls,Women of life

Dies :Turning a new leaf, Love lives here, Tim holtz bird cage and bird.blooms 3 die.X cut flower punches

Inks :Spring moss

Other :Sweet blush card and vintage buttons.

Papertrey Ink day 7 contest.

2012-02-11T06:38:00.000-08:00

For todays challenge you had to incorporate hearts into your project please note the flower petals are hearts .......so cute !!

Recipe :

All Papertrey Ink unless stated

Stamps: Flower fusion 7, Button boutique .

Dies: Flower fusion 7, Button boutique , SU 3 heart Punch

Card:Pure Poppy

Ink:Pure Poppy , Spring Moss And Classic Kraft

Other: Classic Kraft vintage button, Ribbon from stash

Make it Monday challenge 52

2012-02-11T04:10:00.000-08:00

This weeks challenge over at http://nicholeheady.typepad.com was to incorporate the other side of your dies into your project.

As you can see I have used the hot air ballons to give dimension to my card.

Recipe:

All Papertrey Ink unless stated

Stamps :Up Up Up And Away, Enjoy the ride and Congrats all the way.

Dies: Up Up Up And Away, Bottle die.

Card: Spring rain

Ink: Hawaiian shores, Summer sunrise, Dark chocolate and SU Whisper white.

Other: Glossy accents

Papertrey Ink day 5 Anniversary contest.

2012-02-10T07:56:00.000-08:00

Recipe: All Papertrey Ink unless stated

Stamps :Gracious vases

Dies:Bottle die , oval layers, button dies

Card:Autumn rose and Echo park Victoria gardens paper

Ink:Autumn rose, SU Regal rose

Other:Autumn rose vintage button

Papertrey Ink day 5 contest 2nd entry.

2012-02-09T07:08:00.000-08:00

I am really enjoying the Anniversary challengers over at http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/ I dont normally do simple cards so this has taken me from my comfort zone but it is loads quicker so I can enter more lol

Recipe: All papertrey Ink unless stated

Stamps:Think Big favorites 11, Fancy Flourishes

Inks:Pure Poppy and Memento black.

Card: Pure Poppy

Other:Stampin up 3 heart punch

Papertrey Ink day 5.

2012-02-09T05:59:00.000-08:00

Recipe: All Papertrey Ink

Stamps : Mat stack 3 collection

Dies : Banner die

Card : Lemon tart, Melon berry, Sweet blush,Spring moss

Other : Sweet blush vintage button, Harvest gold.

Papertrey Ink day 4 contest 4th entry.

2012-02-09T03:08:00.000-08:00

Todays favourite colour combination is from Lisa johnson .

Recipe: All Papertrey Ink unless stated

Stamps: Flower fusion 12

Dies:Flower fusion 12

Inks:Pure Poppy, Aqua Mist, Spring Moss

Card:Aqua Mist and Clasic Kraft

Other:Seam binding

Papertrey Ink day 4 contest 3rd entry.

2012-02-09T03:02:00.000-08:00

Today I have chosen the favourite colour combination of Danielle Flanders.

Recipe:All Papertrey ink unless stated

Stamps:Rosie Posie and Little bitty bird

Card:Summer sunrise

Inks:Summer sunrise, Pure Poppy, Hawiian shores and Raspberry fizz

Dies:Rosie Posie

Other: Red twine

Papertrey Ink day 4 contest 2nd entry.

2012-02-08T07:45:00.000-08:00

The inspiration for this colour combination is from Heathers favourite colour combination, this has to be one of the quickest cards I have made.

Recipe:All papertrey unless stated

Stamps:Think big favourite 12

Dies:Make A wish

Card: Aqua mist,Kraft, Spring moss and vintage cream

Buttons: Vintage Kraft,SPring MossOther: button twine

Papertrey Ink day 4 contest.

2012-02-08T07:09:00.000-08:00

I have chosen Melissa Phillips favourite colour combination for my entry.
Recipe : All papertrey Ink unless stated
Stamps: Rosie Posie and Flower fusion 1
Dies: Rosie Posie, Ovals, Wine Bottle die , Tag sale 5, filigree lace,spellbinders oval and scallop oval.
Card and ink: Autumn rose, Hibiscus burst, Simply chartreuse and Raspberry fizz
Ribbon:Hibiscus burst, Simply chartreuse and Raspberry fizz

Demask designs birthday cards

2012-01-27T02:12:00.000-08:00

Recipe:

All Papertrey Ink unless stated

Stamps: Demask designs, Polka dot basics 2

Card: Raspberry fizz and Hawaiian Shores

Ink:Raspberry fizz and Hawaiian Shores

Dies:Victorian lace border and Bloom builders 3

Other: Seam binding, vintage cream buttons and crochet thread.

The smaller cards were made with left over card stock.

Help is needed and there is a blog candy !!

2012-01-27T02:05:00.000-08:00

Please checkout the link below to help a mother and son just by donating £2.00 and in the process you will be entered to win a £40.00 Stampin Up voucher.
Very touching story with so little time.....http://saxostamper1.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much !!

2012-01-24T06:10:00.000-08:00

Recipe:

All Papertrey Ink unless stated

Stamps :Table sevice, dot stamp.

Dies:Filigree border and Table service

My third post in two days what ever is going on???

Vintage Birthday postcard card

2012-01-23T02:32:00.000-08:00

Recipe: All Papertrey Ink unless stated

Stamps:Postmarks, Just the Ticket , Basic Birthdays , Background basics :textstyle,Urban stamps Travel print, Tim holtz Visual Artisty and

Dies:Just the ticket, Fillable frames 9 , stamp die

Other:Tim holtz tea stain ink, bakers twine , vintage Autumn button, Paper from stash.

First blog post for 2012

2012-01-23T02:22:00.000-08:00

Happy new year only nearly a month late, but I have been so busy I have not had time to do any blogging.

I have been looking after my unwell dog and visiting my unwell Nanny, doing card orders and moving half my house around including moving to my new craftroom and decorating

( photos to follow later in the week ).

Recipe: All Papertrey Ink unless stated

Stamps: Stitches and swirls, Basic Birthday

Dies: Scallop, Filigree border , mat stack 4 and numbers die.

Other: Sissix teddy die,Seam binding, sweet blush button, button twine.

Papertrey Ink Up up up and Away.

2011-09-28T06:30:00.000-07:00

Recipe:

All Papertrey Ink unless stated.

Stamps:Up up up and away, Birthday basics,background chevrons

Dies:Up up up and away

Paper:From stash and Ripe Avocado

Other:Ink All Stampin up, ribbon from stash

Christmas cards in September Card 3.

2011-09-28T06:25:00.000-07:00

Recipe:

All Papertrey Ink unless stated.

Stamps:The english stamp company snowflake, Signature Christmas

Dies:Cricut and Gypsy.

Paper:SU Bashful Blue

Other:Su Bashful blue, ribbon from stash, SU Heat and strick powder, SU dazzling Diamonds.

Christmas cards in September Card 2.

2011-09-28T06:21:00.000-07:00

Recipe:

All Papertrey Ink unless stated.

Stamps:Believe, fillable frames 9

Dies:Fillable frames 9,vintage border,button die.

Paper: Melissa Frances, Pure Poppy

Other:Pure Poppy ribbon, copics,glitter, coloured pencils.

Christmas cards in September Card 1.

2011-09-28T06:10:00.000-07:00

I have been so bad at blogging but have just been so busy with cards I haven,t had chance to upload,

so today I am making time in sharing what I have been making.

My sewing has had to be returned to be mended as is likely to be gone for a month grrrrrr so I am going to purchase a John lewis mini just for my cards as cant wait that long.

Recipe:

All Papertrey Ink unless stated.

Stamps:Wreath for all seasons

Paper:Holiday Vintage prints,Pure poppy and Ripe Avocado card.

Ink:SU Real Red

Other:vintage white button,Pure poppy ribbon,

Papertrey Ink Wedding card, Gift box and Tag.

2011-08-14T10:38:00.000-07:00

Recipe:

All Papertrey Ink unless stated

Stamps: Fancy Flourishes & Tag it 5

Dies: Banners, Spellbinders heart and scallop hearts,Su Heart punch, scallop border punch, Martha stewart butterfly punch

Paper: Fine Linen and white card from stash.

Other: From stash, Stampin up heat and stick powder , Dazzling Diamonds.

Papertrey Ink Vintage Sweetpea's

2011-07-20T11:40:00.000-07:00

Todays Inspiration comes from the sweetpeas I picked in my garden !

I made the sweetpeas peaking from the top of the seed packet with some tissue paper, coloured it and then cut circles glued and folded them.

Recipe:

All Papertrey Ink unless stated

Stamps:YOF Collection,Garden variety,Walzingmouse stamps large Doilys.

Card: From stash

Ink: Vintage cream and Lavender Moon

Other: Copic pens, lavender moon ribbon and button, Lace from stash.

Dies: Victorian lace border

21st Postmarks card.

2011-07-06T06:45:00.000-07:00

Another quick card and yes sorry I have used Papertrey inks Postmarks stamp set yet again but I love it !!!

Recipe :

All Papertrey Ink unless stated

Stamps: Postmarks and Sending you

Dies:numbers

Ink and Card Stampin up stash

50th Birthday card PTI

2011-06-24T05:00:00.000-07:00

Another card made with Papertrey Inks Postmarks set !!

Recipe:All Papertrey Ink unless stated

Stamps:Postmarks,Fresh Alphabet,Calender Basics.

Paper: K & company Lifes Journey.Aqua mist card .

Other: Lace from Michelle Wooderson's etsy store.Ribbon Aqua mist.Buttons Hawaiin shores.Flowers fron stash

PTI Postmarks

2011-06-21T07:29:00.000-07:00

Not a great photo this was taken on my phone for quickness hence the mess on my desk as well.

Just wanted to share one of todays creations , I loved this set the minute I saw what PTI DT member Betsy Veldman had created .

PTI Garden Variety card

2011-06-11T04:40:00.000-07:00

Where does the time go I never seem to have enough hours in the day/week.

I have made time to play with one of the latest releases from Papertrey Ink Garden variety
stamp set.
Recipe:
All Papertrey Ink unless stated
Stamps:Garden variety,Year of the flowers collection, Tiny tags and seeing spots.
Dies: Tiny tags,Garden variety,picket fence, seed packet,seed packet frame and love lives here.
Paper/card: K & company Lifes journey,card stock from stash
Other:Ribbon vintage cream twill, sweet blush button, bakers twine.

Make It Monday #14: Selective Inking number 2

2011-05-12T08:01:00.000-07:00

After Playing around with these sets on my last card the idea came to me to make a Bride and Groom , I have a wedding reception to go on Saturday eve so I thought this would be very personal.

All Stamps and die's as before with the exception of using Papertrey Ink Wedding day set.

This time I also used selective stamping around the frame and also for the wording on the tiny tag.

If you would like to play along with this challenge pop over to:

http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/make-it.html

Make It Monday #14: Selective Inking

2011-05-12T03:25:00.000-07:00

This is my card for this weeks challenge over at

http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/make-it.html

I have been wanting to play with lots of elements on this card for a while but couldnt come up with much, after sleeping on it I came up with this layout I think it is one of my favourite cards I have made and cant wait to show you another card I have made .

I cant believe I have used 7 stamp sets

The selective inking I have done is on around the frame and also the wording Vintage finds on the kraft tag.

Recipe : All Papertrey Ink unless stated

Stamps: Signature dress form, Background basics text style and Sheet music, Bitty background blocks, Just the ticket,Button Boutique and Tiny tags.

Dies: Dress form ,Tiny Tags, Just the ticket, Button card collection, buttons 1, Love lives here, Tim Holtz on the edge Brackets die.

Ink: Stampin up Pretty in pink, Pink Pirouette,Soft suede,Baja breeze, Memento Dessert sand.

Card: Sweet blush , Aqua Mist, Cream and Kraft from stash.

Other: Ribbon Aqua mist, Vintage cream button, Bakers twine,Lace from stash.

Papertrey ink Sending you

2011-05-11T03:27:00.001-07:00

I dont know where the time has gone I have been busy making cards but not had time to take pictures and upload them.

This morning I thought I would get out PTI Sending you I just love those flowers , one card is an order for a friend and the others are for friends Birthdays coming up.

Recipe: All Papertrey Ink unless stated

Stamps :Sending you, Tiny tags

Ink:Orange zest,Dark chocolate,SU Pretty in pink,Pink pirouette andWild wasabi.

Card: SU pretty in pink ,white from stash.
Ribbon:Dark chocolate ans Sweet blush.

Dies: Numbers, Mat stack 2,tiny tags and Doily details collection.

Other:Pink bakers twine , Stickles

Make It Monday #10: Masking with Dies

2011-04-12T05:06:00.000-07:00

This weeks challengeover at http://nicholeheady.typepad.com has to be favourite masking with the dies.

http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/make-it-monday-10-masking-with-dies-participants.html

I cut the number 3 on a strip of printer paper 3 times then used it on a peice of white square card stock held in place with two post it notes.

After I had sponged the numbers I then went over the top of the yellow ones with the spots background stamp.

I then repeated the process along the bottom of the card stock. Recipe:

Stamps:PTI Polka dot basics II , Big birthday wishes.

Dies: PTI Numbers and stars.

Ink:SU Summer sun and Versa Cyan.

Card:SU Summer sun and white from stash.

Other: Twine.

Make it Monday #9 Heat Embossing

2011-04-08T02:05:00.000-07:00

Here's my take on this weeks challenge at Papertrey Ink Make it Monday

http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/make-it-monday-9-.html

I decided to go with the red, White and Blue theme as we have the royal wedding at the end of this month.

I heat embossed the stripes with versamark and clear embossing powder after stamping them in their colours. Recipe:

All Papertrey ink unless stated

Stamps:Banner builder,Star prints,Ribbon tailsBirthday basics

Dies:Banner builder and double ended banners

Ink:SU Real red and Not quite navy,Versamark

Card: from stash

Other: card candy and navy twine.Clear embossing powder.

CR84FN Garnet,Chartreuse and Cream

2011-03-28T08:28:00.000-07:00

This is the challenge for this week over at

http://cr84fncolorchallenge.blogspot.com/

To use the above colours.

All Papertrey Ink unless stated

Recipe:

Stamps:Make a Wish,Birthday Basics

Dies:Make a Wish and Double ended banner

Card: Simply Chartreuse,Scarlet Jewel and Cream from stash

Ribbon: Simply Chartreuse and Cream from stash

Other: Small Flower punch,Stickles, Fiskars blossoms embossing plate

Papertrey Ink Sheet music card

2011-03-28T03:48:00.000-07:00

Goodmorning I hope everyone has had a lovely weekend.

I have so many cards and gifts boxes to make this is my first card today , for an Engagement party on saturday evening that I am attending.

Recipe:

All Papertrey Ink unless stated.

Stamps:Background Basics Sheet Music , Mat Stack 2 Collection ,Mat Stack 4 Collection.

Card : Stampin up Pretty in pink and Chocolate Chip , Cream from stash

Dies: Mat stack 2 and 4

Ink:Stampin Up Pretty in Pink and Chocolate Chip.

Other:Ribbon and Pearls from Stash.

Papertrey Ink , Make It Monday 5 challenge

2011-03-09T07:39:00.001-08:00

Another submission from me for this wekks challenge over at

http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/make-it-monday-5-distressing-edges-participants.html

This weeks challenge is all to do with distressing, I have distressed with Ink and also the twinery threads on these cute little note books.

Recipe:

All Papertrey Ink unless stated.

Stamps:Build a banner collection,button boutique,Bitty background blocks, Friendship spring jar fillers,Tin types ands Demask designs.

Dies: Button Boutique, Build a banner colllection, Love Lives Here.

Card and Inks: Aqua mist, kraft,Su Pretty in pink

Papertrey Ink , Make It Monday 5 challenge

2011-03-08T04:34:00.001-08:00

This weeks make it Monday challenge over at

http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/make-it-monday-5-distressing-edges-participants.html

Is all to do with Distressing.

I destressed my butterfly with the Distressed stripes stamp set and used a nail file around the edges .

I also got the inspiration for my card from this months House Beautiful magazine.

All products Papertrey ink unless stated.

Recipe:

Stamps: Distressed stripes,With Sympathy,Blooming button bits and Mat stack 1.

Ink:Spring Moss and Su Melon Mambo

Card:Spring Moss and Raspberry Fizz

Dies:Mat stack 1, Love lives here and limitless layers

Other: Ribbon from stash and Martha Stewart sm Butterfly punch

Papertrey Ink , Make It Monday challenge

2011-03-03T09:37:00.000-08:00

This weeks Make it monday challenge over at Papertrey Ink is to die cut foam.

http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/make-it-monday-challenge-4-fun-foam.html

I found some in my stash and used the flower die from PTI.

Recipe :

All Papertrey ink unless stated

Stamps: Turning a new leaf, Banner builder set

Ink and card: Stampin Up Pretty in Pink

Dies: Banner builder collection , double ended banner and large scallop border

Buttons: Vintage Cream

Papertrey February Blog Hop Challenge

2011-02-25T05:45:00.000-08:00

Firstly I am sorry for the quality of the picture my battery kept dying on my camera.

I am very excited this is my first ever Blog hop this is my take on this months challenge over at

Papertrey Ink

http://www.nicholeheady.typepad.com/

The challenge is Scallops after giving the matter some serious thought whilst clipping one of my dogs I decided to make a little house and add a scallop roof, scallop lace and scallop heart.

The inspiration for the house is from the Loves lives here dieshttp://www.papertreyink.com/acc_pti_dies_diestomatch.html

Recipe:

All Papertrey Ink unless stated:

Stamps:Turning a new leaf,Polka dots basics II and Boards and beams

Ink:Aqua mist,Sweet Blush,Lemon tart and Lavender moon.

Card: Aqua mist , Sweet blush and cream from stash.

Ribbon: Aqua Mist dotty satin and scallop lace from stash

Dies: SU scallop border punch and spellbinders hearts.Double ended banners.

Now off to Hop around to see what everyone has been creating.

A Passion for Papertrey challenge : Party Invites

2011-02-23T02:10:00.001-08:00

Here is my entry for the challenge over at

http://apassionforpapertrey.blogspot.com/2011/02/new-challenge.html

The challenge was to make a party invite and I just happen to have made these for a lady at the weekend.

Recipe:

Stamps: Papertrey ink Turning a new leaf ( one of my favourite stamp sets)

Dies: Papertrey ink numbers

Papertrey Ink :Make it Mondays challenge

2011-02-23T01:56:00.001-08:00

Here is my entry for this weeks challenge over at

http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2011/02/make-it-monday-challenge-3-glitter-strips-with-scor-tape.html

This weeks challenge was to use score tape and glitter in a straight line.

This is a short recipe:

Stamps used: Way to go kiddo , All booked up and Birthday basics

All cards have a detachable bookmark

Papertrey Ink Go to Sentiment card , Make It Monday challenge

2011-02-12T02:54:00.001-08:00

This is my entry for the Go To Sentiments card challenge for make it Monday Card

over at

http://www.nicholeheady.typepad.com/

Recipe :

All Papertrey Ink unless stated:

Stamps : Say It With Style

Card: Harvest Gold, Dark Chocolate, Blueberry Sky and Fine Line

Ink: Dark Chocolate

Ribbon:Blueberry Sky

Button: Dark Chocolate

Dies:Star collection

Other: Bakers Twine and Stampin up Choc chip marker

Papertrey Ink Think Big Challenge

2011-02-12T02:43:00.000-08:00

Todays challenge over at

http://www.nicholeheady.typepad.com/

is Think Big

I have decided to make an oversized gift tag card.

Recipe:

All papertrey ink unless stated:

Blueberry Sky: Card and Ribbon

Harvest Gold: Card

Dark Chocolate: Card and Ink

Fine Linen : Card

Stamps: Say It With Style

Dies: Stars

Other: button Dark Chocolatem, Bakers Twine and Stampin up Choc chip marker

A Passion for Papertrey challenge

2011-02-11T03:26:00.000-08:00

This is my entry for the challenge over at A Passion For Papertrey

http://apassionforpapertrey.blogspot.com/2011/02/tag-youre-it.html

Recipe:

All Papertrey Ink unless stated

Stamps: Mat stack 2 collection, Say it with style and Distressed stripes.

Ink: Stampin up Real Red, Memento black, Whispers chestnut.

Buttons: vintage red

Dies: Mat stack 2 and tag die

Extras:stampin up heart punch, ribbon and card from stash

Papertrey ink colour challenge entry number 5

2011-02-09T09:01:00.000-08:00

Another entry for the Anniversary challenge on

http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/

This colour combo is the favourite of design team member Michelle Wooderson

http://michellewooderson.blogspot.com/

Aqua Mist , Sweet Blush , Harvest Gold and Simply Chartruese.

The recipe for my card is:

Aqua Mist: Card

Sweet Blush: Ink

Harvest Gold: Card

Simply Chartruese:Ink and Ribbon

Lemon Tart: Ink

Stamps:Floral Freenzy

Extras: Fake stitching Stampin up marker Old Olive, Stampin up 11/4 circle punch

Bakers twine .

All products Papertrey Ink unless stated.

Papertrey ink colour challenge entry number 4

2011-02-09T05:23:00.000-08:00

Another entry for the Anniversay challenge on

http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/

The colours chosen were from designer Melissa Phillips

http://lilybeanpaperie.typepad.com/lilybeans_paperie/

Hibiscus Burst , Sweet Blush , Ripe Avocado and Spring Moss

The Recipe for my card is:

Hibiscus Burst: Card

Sweet Blush: Card

Ripe Avocado : Card and Ink

Spring Moss:Card and Ink

Stamps: Turning a new leaf and Birthday basics

Dies: Banner and Beautiful Blooms.Stampin up 1/4 circle punch

Extras: Sweet Blush buttons and natural twine

All Papertrey Ink unless stated

Papertrey ink colour challenge entry number 3

2011-02-09T04:21:00.001-08:00

Here's another entry from me for the latest challenge over at

http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/

There is a fantastic prize hense how many times I have entered.

This is the favourite colour combo from Maile Belles
http://mailebelles.blogspot.com/

Her colours are as follows:

Kraft , Fine Linen , Lavender Moon and Harvest Gold

My recipe for my card is:

All Papertrey Ink unless stated

Kraft: Card

Fine Linen : Ribbon

Lavender Moon: Card and Ink

Harvest Gold: Card

Lemon tart:Ink

Stamps: Women of life and Birthday Basics

Dies: Stampin Up 1/2 circle punch and papertrey Ink Tag

Papertrey ink colour challenge entry number 2

2011-02-09T04:09:00.000-08:00

This is one of the challengers at http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/ for a fantastic prize.

This time I have chosen Erin Lincoln http://www.erinlincoln.blogspot.com/ favourite colour combo .

Her colours are:

Dark Chocolate , Vintage Cream , Ripe Avocardo and Ocean tides.

My Recipe is:

All items Papertrey Ink unless stated.

Dark Chocolate: Card

Vintage Cream: Card
Ripe Avocado : Ink and Ribbon

Ocean tides: Card

Stamps: Turning a new leaf and Birthday Basics

Dies: Spellbinders Label 14, Xcut small flower punch

Papertrey ink colour challenge entry number 1

2011-02-09T03:48:00.000-08:00

This is one of the latest challengers for a fantastic prize at

http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/

I have chosen Dawn Mcveys favourite colour combo http://www.dawnmcvey.typepad.com/
Hawaiian shores , Raspberry fizz , Dark chocolate , Pure Poppy and Kraft.
Recipe: All Papertrey Ink unless stated
Hawaiian Shores :Card and Ink
Raspberry Fizz: Card and Ink
Dark Chocolate:Card and Ink
Pure Poppy : Card
Kraft: Card
Stamps : Birthday basics, Make a wish additions and Beautiful blooms II.
Dies: Make a wish, large scallop ,Stampin up 1/4 circle punch
Extras: Natural twine

A Passion for Papertrey challenge: Out of your comfort zone number 2 !!

2011-01-14T07:21:00.000-08:00

This is my second entry for this weeks challenge on

http://apassionforpapertrey.blogspot.com/2011/01/out-of-your-comfort-zone.html

Out of my comfort zone has to be Vintage style .

All Papertrey Ink unless stated

Recipe:

Stamps : All Booked up , Mat stack collection 1, Make a wish , Women of life and polka dots basics II.

Ink: Stampin up Garden Green, Sweet Blush.

Card: Sweet blush and SU Green Green and craft.

Dies:limitless layers 1,Eyelet border,Mat stack 1, Bookmark, beautiful blooms .

Other:fine linen buttons.New Leaf ribbon.

A Passion for Papertrey challenge: Out of your comfort zone !!

2011-01-13T05:05:00.001-08:00

Hi this weeks challenge on A passion for Papertrey is making something out of your comfort zone, for me it has to be Vintage style cards.

Recipe:

Stamps:PTI Mat stack collection 1, PTI Polka dot basics II , sentiments from PTI Make a wish and PTI Women of life.

Inks:SU Wild Wasabi and PTI Sweet Blush and SU Chocolate Chip.

Card:Su Craft and PTI Sweet Blush.Paper fromK and company lifes journey.

Dies:PTI Eyelet border and Beautiful Blooms II

Other:PTI Fine linen felt, PTI vintage button cream and lace
and green felt flower from stash. sewing machine.

CR84FN Colour Challenge

2011-01-05T06:47:00.000-08:00

This is my card for my first submission on the
http://cr84fncolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2011/01/cr84fn9.html
This is my first attempt at a colour challenge.
The three colours that have to be present on your card, Scrapbook page or 3d project are
Yellow ,Peach and Pale pink.

Recipe:

Stamps: Stampin up Bundle of Love

Inks: Memento and Su pens Pretty in pink,Cameo coral,Barely Banana,gable green,yoyo yellow and creamy Caramel.

Card: SU pretty in Pink,Barely Banana and Papertrey Ink Melon berry

Ribbon:PTI Melon berry

Buttons:PTI Vintage Spring mix

Other: Spellbinder die ,SU punch and PTI large Scallop die.

First post for 2011.

2011-01-04T06:47:00.001-08:00

Firstly I would like to wish you all a very Happy new year.

I am hoping that I will be keeping to my new years resolutions starting with posting on my blog at least once a week.

This is card is for a friend which needs to be posted tomorrow, I had left it until the last minute as I was hoping my new order from Papertrey Ink would be here but sadly it isnt.

Recipe:

All products used are Papertrey Ink unless stated.

Stamps:Fresh Alphabet, Birthday Basics and Turning a new leaf.

Ink:Stampin up Sage shadow

Card:Aqua mist and SU Blush

Ribbon:Aqua mist

Dies:Mat stack 4

Other:Small flower punch and pearls.

I won Dawn Mcvey's (Papertrey Ink designer) Blogiversary!!!!!

2010-10-19T07:56:00.000-07:00

won Dawn Mcvey's (Papertrey Ink designer) Blogiversary!!!!!

OMG!!!
I woke up this morning and thought I would have a look on Twitter, Dawn Mcvey had left a link to the winner of her Blogiversary I thought I had entered so took a look.There in bright letters was my name and comment.
I cant believe it my tummy is doing summersaults you never think it is going to happen to you and think its not worth entering with so many enteries but I will never think that again.

Look below to see what I have won.

Thankyou so Much Dawn.

Checkout dawns blog to see all her fantastic creations http://dawnmcvey.typepad.com

Or maybe Papertrey Ink

http://www.papertreyink.com

I want it all.

I place an order everymonth if anyone would like to share with the postage and import duties but the chargers are really worth it.

A Passion for Papertrey challenge:Hip to be square.

2010-09-30T02:55:00.000-07:00

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All Papertrey Ink products unless stated.pe:

Stamps:Year of flowers Gladious, Walzingmouse stamps sentiment.

Ink :Memento and Sweet blush.

Card and Paper:From Stash

Ribbon: From stash

Dies:Martha Stewart punch around the page.Su circle and Scallop circle punch

Other:Colours Copic.Martha Steward score board.

I have tried to include some squares on this square card by scoring around the edge but it is a little hard to see on this photo.

A Passion for Papertrey challenge:Polka dots.

2010-09-02T02:54:00.001-07:00

Recipe:

Stamps:PTI Friendship jar fillers and Friendship jar fillers Fall.

Ink :Memento and various copics

Card and Paper:PTI Simply Chartreuse card and paper from stash.

Ribbon:Simply Chartreuse swiss dot satin ribbon

Dies:PTI jar die

Other: Cricut cartridge paperdolls cat cut at 2in.Glitter glue Stickles.

The challenge was to use polka dots and as of yet the only PTI item I have with the polka dots is some ribbon.

I would really love the prize that will be in a random draw(pti 2010 Anniversary set) so I will have to get cracking and submit more entries.

A passion for Papertrey challenge: Long and Tall

2010-08-22T02:07:00.000-07:00

Recipe:

Stamps:PTI Beautiful blooms II and Floral Frenzy.

Setiment: Walzingmouse stamps.

Inks: PTI Raspberry fizz and Sweet Blush

Card:PTI Sweet blush, Raspberry fizz and cream card from stash

Ribbon: PTI Raspberry fizz satin

Dies:Beautifil blooms II dies 3 and spellbinders labels.

Baby cards.

2010-08-16T05:11:00.001-07:00

Recipe:

Stamps : Stampin up Fun and fast notes, Papertrey Ink Beautiful Blooms 2

Sentiment: Stampin up a retired set

Card: SU Pretty in pink, Bashful blue

Dies: spellbinders circles, scallop cirle and zig zag circle.

Papertrey Ink Beautiful blooms 2 number 3 die collection

Inks: SU Pretty in pink, Bashful blue

Buttons: Papertrey Ink Spring mix and Spring rain

Home sweet home

2010-08-16T04:57:00.000-07:00

Recipe:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink Boards & Beams

Card: Papertrey Ink Hawaiian shores, Stampin up, Kraft & Chocolate chip

Colours:Copics

Punches: Stampin up Oval and scallop oval and eyelet border.

Dies:Papertrey Ink Rickrack border, Spellbinders ovals and scallop ovals

Other: 3d Gloss on windows

My craft room is so untidy I had to throw a sheet over the table to take pictures.

Just Soccer!!

2010-07-18T03:46:00.001-07:00

Wow!! this is a first for me showing so many cards in one day.

Well I have been up since 6.30 as hubby couldnt sleep due to an early game of golf.

I had made 8 cards by 10.30 and walked the dogs.

Recipe:

Stampin Up "Just Soccer" stamp set.

Stampin up card Black and real red.

Martha Stewart loop punch.

Stampin up 1/2 in and window punches .

Papertrey ink " Birthday " Sentiment .

Enjoy the ride part 3.

2010-07-18T03:38:00.001-07:00

Isnt this little car so cute.

Recipe:

Papertrey Ink " Enjoy the ride" stamp set.

Stampin Up "One of a Kind" Stamp set.

Stampin up card "Green Galore" and " Pink Passion".

Stampin up inks in "Green Galore" and " Pink Passion" and Versamark.

Spellbinders circle and scallop dies.

Stampin up punch Boho blossoms.

Ribbon from stash.

Enjoy the ride Part 2 !!!

2010-07-18T03:30:00.000-07:00

I have feel in love with Papertrey ink products this is my first purchase from them it arrived the end of the week.

I have been having a play to see how many different cards I can come up with I also doid this card in a pink combo.

I have used the punches to punch out so the other colour shows threw I love the results from this .

Recipe:

Papertrey Ink " Enjoy the ride" stamps.

Stampin up card "Tempting Turquoise" and " Brilliant Blue".

Stampin up Tempting Turquoise ink .

Spellbinders circle and scallop dies.

Stampin up punches 1/2 in circle and 1/4 in circle.

Papertrey ink challenge card.

2010-07-18T02:56:00.001-07:00

Here is my card for my first attempt at a challenge on A passion for papertrey ink.
The latest challenge is to use a die cut on your card.
I do not have any papertrey ink dies yet so I have used my spellbinders.

This is my first stamp set from them it is so cute.

Recipe:
Papertrey ink " Enjoy the ride " stamp set.

Papertrey ink Buttons colour " Hawaiian shores".
Card and ink from my stash.
Spellbinders dies .

Fingers crossed I can link this card as I havent done it before.x

Vintage Vogue.

2010-07-10T07:41:00.001-07:00

This was a card I recently made for my friend to coordinate with her living room.
All stamps and card stock from Stampin up.
Scallop punch Martha Stewart.
Cuttlebug Swiss dots folder.

Vintage Vogue birthday card with gift box !!

2010-04-02T08:31:00.000-07:00

While my husband was out at golf this is what I have been doing today.

This is for my friends birthday in April.

The template for the gift box is the latest Lauren Meader creation which was released yesterdaywhich I cut it on my Cricut using SCAL .

The stamp set is also a new release from Stampin Up Called Vintage Vogue .

All Paper, card,inks, ribbon and punches are from Stampin up.

Lauren meader template and SCAL.!!

2010-03-18T05:32:00.000-07:00

I was so excited last week I decided to purchase the program scal my main reason for this was that I love Lauren Meaders templates and you can purchase them in the format of SVG files so that your Cricut can cut them.

Her templates are only 5.00$ to purchase and they are so versatile.

This template is called Card catch all.

The pages are like a calender for you to write Birthday and Anniversary reminders or just general notes.

You can even use the box to put make up and smellies in as a gift.

This set is for my mothers in laws birthday.

Papers were from my stash.

Bird punch is the New stampin up punch on sale from April.

Sentiment is from Lauren Meaders stamps.

Daisy punch Martha stewart.

The set below I made for a friend with a little note book.

Stampin up Inks, papers, punches and ribbon were used.

This set is for my mothers inlaw for her birthday.

Papers were from my stash.

Bird punch is the New stampin up punch on sale from April.

Sentiment is from Lauren Meaders stamps.

Daisy punch Martha stewart.

I can see myself making lots of these so I went online and purchased 100 meters of cello wrap to gift wrap with tissue paper.

Stampin up blog candy !!!

2010-03-10T07:09:00.000-08:00

Please checkout Michelles blog candy here http://michellescraftypaper.typepad.com

especially if you love SU products.

You have to be in it to win it !!!!!

Easter card with a modern twist.

2010-03-05T02:36:00.000-08:00

Recipe: Cricut Easter solutions cartridge Cross cut at 3 1/2 inches blackout and fancy.

Martha stewart punch around the page punches.

Stampin Up Baroque Motifs for background flourish.

Flowers from small flower punch.

Sentiment, ribbon and papers from stash .

Sister cards.

2010-01-25T07:25:00.001-08:00

This card was created using my gypsy well the letters are from Tie the knot cart, which I did a shadow cut first.

Background stamp Su , Border punch Su. Ribbon from Stash.

I have shown a few people this card and its proving to be popular with orders .

These are the cards I created for my sisters Birthdays.

The sister card was paper from stash and the chip board letters were in a set I recieved for xmas from my hubby.

Cards for my family.

2010-01-25T07:17:00.000-08:00

Papers from stash, Black leaves cut from Storybook Cart.Flowers from punch.Matha Stewart border punch .My sister likes Vintage colours so I thought this would be a good choice.
Papers and Ribbon SU, Spellbinders nesties used for circles.Flowers and border SU punches.Buterfly from Indi Cart. The squiggles were drawn free hand with a little glitter added.

Mickey cut from Mickey and friends cart.Stars cut from George cart.

Stars stamped from SU hostess gift.

My mum ordered three cards one for Grandson and 2 for daughters , we have a lot of Birthdays in Feb so as well as making my own cards to give I was commisioned from family members aswell.

Hello Kitty cupcakes card.

2010-01-25T07:09:00.000-08:00

Cupcakes cut at 1 in from hello Kitty cart.

Papers, punch and ribbon Su.

New arrival .

2010-01-25T07:03:00.000-08:00

This first was request for my daughters friend who was having a baby shower.
This one is for a friend, for a work colleague for all her friends to sign who is leaving to have a baby shortly. Short and sweet today as I have loads to upload.

Rsvp card.

2010-01-18T08:25:00.001-08:00

My sister ordered a R.S.V.P card for a friends wedding this is what I came up with.

R.S.V.P was cut from The new Tie the Knot Cricut cartridge.

Background stamp SU Medallion.

Ink Su Certainly Celery.

Ribbon Su Certainly Celery.

Flower from Stash.

Cricut Mothers day card.

2010-01-11T04:01:00.001-08:00

Wording from Mothers day cartridge cut at 4 1/2 inch.

Background off flowers and leaves also from this cartridge, I used a multi cut and cut at 5.

Papers SU pretty in pink and close to cocoa.

Flowers and ribbon from stash.

Cricut limited addition Mothers day cartridge.

2010-01-11T03:54:00.000-08:00

The wording is cut from the new limited addition Mothers day cart.

Background paper made using SU Bella Toile backgroung stamp.

Su Eyelet border punch used for paper and card edge.

Flowers from stash.

Stampin Up Medallion stamp cards.

2009-10-27T10:13:00.000-07:00

I haven't vanished or given up on my Blog, I have been so busy with orders as well as hubby being of for 3 weeks.

I ordered the Medallion stamp last week and it arrived today I couldnt wait to have a play I really love this stamp on the Kraft card.

Su Kraft card

Su Medallion background Stamp

Su Whisper white ink pad

Su Oval all sentiment

Su oval and oval scallop punches

Ribbon from Stash.

More blog candy from Steph!!!!

2009-09-19T02:19:00.000-07:00

Please checkout Stephs blog you wont be disappointed and while there look at the candy she has up for grabs.

http://stampingsharing.blogspot.com

It ends mon 28th September.

Miss Anya card.

2009-09-17T07:27:00.001-07:00

More Miss Anya im affraid and there will be lots more to come as I am loving her at the moment.

Stamped image - Miss Anya The greetings farm

Pens- Copic

Spellbinders Label four

Paper from Su

Flowers from Cricut George cart.

Corners from Home solutions cart cut in bold.

Sentiment from Su

Punches from Su

Miss Anya good luck card.

2009-09-17T07:20:00.001-07:00

Where does the time go ? I have been meaning to make more time for blogging but I have been so busy.

This card was requested for a friend leaving work to become a counter manager for Chanel hence the logo on the handbag.

I love these stamps from The greetings Farm I think they are for all ages.

Stamp- Miss Anya The greetings Farm

Pens used Copic and SU markers.

Paper and ribbon from stash.

Flowers made from Cricut George cart.

Labels four Spellbinders.

Blog candy from Steph.

2009-08-29T06:31:00.000-07:00

Once again Steph has some lovely blog candy up for grabs as its her Blogerversary.

Please also take the time to have a look whilst on there as she makes some fab cards to give you loads of inspiration.

She is also one of the most generous people on her always offering goodies.

http://stampingsharing.blogspot.com sorry you will have to cut and paste her address I have not sussed out how to link :(

Radley suitcase card.

2009-08-20T05:13:00.001-07:00

My mum asked me to make a Radley suitcase card for a member of her staff who is leaving, all the templates I found were rather small, I used the template from http://www.ruthannzaroff.com/mirkwooddesigns/suitcase.htm and then had a play with the dimentions and made it larger as all the staff needed to sign it.

Paper is from Laura Ashley range.

Ribbon from stash.

Radley dog from Cricut Animal kingdom cut at 1 1/2 inches.

Tag on the front is from Stampin up Frames with a flourish.

Stamps used on the concertina fold inside were Baroque Motifs from SU with Bashful blue and Night of navy ink SU.

Notelet box .

2009-08-20T05:04:00.000-07:00

Here is my take on the notelet box on Sarah B www.cardoasis.blogspot.com which was then addapted by Paul @ www.craftyblogocks.blogspot.com many thanks paul for the larger dimentions.Please checkout both their blogs for some fab articles.

From Stash : card and ribbon.

Spellbinders nesties for snipped circles.

The bee stamp is form Little claire designs.

Flower is made from using the Boho blossom punch from Stampin up.

I havent gotten around to making any notelets to go inside yet as to busy house training puppy.

Cricut uk crafters challenge!

2009-08-18T02:32:00.001-07:00

This is my card for this weeks challenge on the Cricut uk crafters forum , the challenge was to use swirls.

I have used the cuttlebug devine swirls folder on the hearts that I cut from my spellbinders.

Stamp sheep from Elzyabells on line shop, ribbon from stash .

Copic markers for colouring.

My new addition to the family!!

2009-08-14T09:30:00.000-07:00

This Charlie on the left with his new little brother Zak on the right.

He is only 10 weeks old.................bless them .

Cricut uk crafters challenge!

2009-08-05T02:30:00.000-07:00

Here is my card for this weeks challenge on the Cricut uk crafters chat.

The challenge was to use the free download papers from Funky hands and to use 2 cricut cuts.

I have used Pooh and friends cart, Piglet was cut at 4 1/4 and the border of flowers was cut at 5 1/4.

The lettering was from Doodletype cart cut at 3/4 in.

I used a spellbinders oval to cut the shape in the middle of the card.

I love this card shape as it folds nicely into a standard envelope.

Summer by the sea.

2009-07-31T08:56:00.000-07:00

This is image is from Stampin up Summer by the sea.

Stampin up card stock in black and white.

Su Scallop border punch.

Su Grosgrain ribbon Whisper white.

Spellbinders scallop square cutter.

Su marker in Pale plum used as water colour.

Nitwit Teddy .

2009-07-31T08:44:00.000-07:00

For those of you that love downloads you can have a play with, checkout nitwitcollections.com.

This is from the warm fuzzies collection price is $5.99 for the set which includes 18 background papers ,6 bears, buttons,ribbons,flowers,hearts and more.

Also used was my spellbinders scallop ovals and plain oval and Rectangles.Ribbon from stash.

Cricut Sports Mania

2009-07-31T08:36:00.000-07:00

I cannot believe how long it has been since I last posted on here I have been so busy but thats all about to change I will make more time for blogging !!!

This is my first card using the cricut sports mania cartridge that I purchased from Oh my crafts a couple of weeks ago.

Soccer boy cut at 4 1/4 shadow black card stock and 4 1/4 normal white card stock.

Layer option top in black sheen card.

Backing paper from downloads at nitwitscollections.com

Stampin up punches used for circles.

Polka Doodles challenge 5.

2009-06-23T06:40:00.001-07:00

Here is my take on the sketch from Polka Doodles this week.

The only must was to use a minimum of 3 flowers and the text was to be along the bottom.

Papers : Stampin up Summer picnic.

Magnolia Tilda stamp sent to me from an image Swap.

Spellbinders ovals.

Mulberry flowers coloured red.

Ribbon Stampin up.

Sentiment on the computor.

Checkout there site at : http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com

Magnolia Tilda with Roses.

2009-06-19T04:52:00.000-07:00

I saw this sketch on someones Blog and loved it( sorry cant remember whos.) .So I thought I would make a couple putting the curve on the card.

This is my lastest Tilda stamp she is So cute .

Papers are downloads form Nitwits.

Scallop oval and oval from Spellbinders nesties.

Ribbon Stampin up.

Card stampin up.

Colours a mixture of Copics and Stampin up .

Cricut New Arrival.

2009-06-19T04:44:00.000-07:00

This is my latest Cricut Cartridge I purchased New Arrival I really wanted it for the Pregant Mum.I thought this makes a great leaving card for mums to be.I have had 3 orders alreday !!

My hubby thought it was just her top blowing in the wind men !!!!

She is cut at 6 in .

Papers are from Stampin up .

Scallop punch from Stampin up.

Ribbon from stash.

Embossing folder cuttlebug.

Boys and their toys!!

2009-06-19T04:39:00.001-07:00

This is another image from Lily-boos boutique he comes in a set of six for only £1.99.

I loved him straight away I think we can relate him to most boys.

The backing papers are from Stampin up.

Border punch from Matha stewart .

Spellbinders lables 2 for mounts.

Colour pens from Stampin up to coordinate with papers..

Enfys Blog candy!!

2009-06-17T10:06:00.000-07:00

Checkout this wonderful Blog and and Blog candy give away ends 30th June.

You will love Enfys blog she is a very talented , Kind and thoughtful lady.

http://going-buggy.blogspot.com

Lily - Boo's boutique Betty and Friends!!

2009-06-17T09:55:00.000-07:00

Please check out http://lily-boosboutique.blogspot.com for the above images.

They are designed freehand by Sam this is now part of her collection 18.

For only £1.99 you can download a set of 6 images all individual and a reference sheet with all 6 designd on.

My what a day I have been rushing about all over the place.I did manage to complete a couple of cards from sam's images Betty and friends they are so adorable.

The image's were cut using my Spellbinders .

Paper and card from my stash, Candy as recommended by Enfys . Scallop border punch Stampin Up.Embossing folder from Cuttlebug but sorry I dont remember the name as I only purchased this the other day I think it is a new one.

Flower cut from one of my Cricut carts ages ago sitting there waiting to be used.

Cricut UK crafters card swap.

2009-06-11T08:24:00.000-07:00

On the Cricut forum ( UK crafters forum) a few of us wanted to do a card swap.

Eileen chose the theme of bag cards.

The first cards I made were a disaster they wouldnt stand up so I chose another template.

The little dog is from Cricut Animal kingdom cartridge.

The card is from my stash with a leather texture to it.

Stampin Up team challenge June .......

2009-06-09T08:40:00.000-07:00

Here are the 3 items Michelle sent us for our Stampin up challenge for june.

We had to make a card or 3d project using the items.

I decided to make a card .

The following items were used:

Simply said stamp set.

Versamark and chocolate chip ink pads.

Pumpkin pie, so Saffron and Bashful blue card stock.

A rose is a rose .

2009-06-04T08:31:00.000-07:00

This is my card I have made today to take to Lisa's Su demo tomorrow.

If we take a Su card we are entered for a door prize.

I have used Su stamp set A rose is a rose and large stamp Polka dot.

Inks use: Su Regal rose and Rose red.

The rose's also have a litle Su Dazzling diamonds glitter.

Men and more Men!!!!

2009-05-30T02:59:00.001-07:00

These digi downloads are from www.digistampboutique.co.uk they were a set of 3 Jim images. Jim at golf , Jim fishing , Jim with a pint of beer.

I ended up selling them all at a friends house last night so will be making some more shortly.

Have a Mice Birthday!!

2009-05-30T02:55:00.000-07:00

This cute little stamp is from Little claire designs .

Card and pens from Stampin up.

Short and sweet as I have loads to do today I am Fancy dress party tonight watch this space !!!

I am still here !!!

2009-05-27T02:32:00.001-07:00

Sorry I will post some more cards soon I have been so busy since returning from Yorkshire.

The garden needed some TLC and Hubby been off so couldnt spend that much time crafting:(

I also need to get back into the challenge Blogs.

Hope you all have a great day weather not too bad here at the moment now off back upstairs to craft.

Love Michelle XXX

Blog candy ends today !!!

2009-05-15T07:56:00.000-07:00

Hi check out this great Candy from jacqui xx http://jacqui47.blogspot.com

Cricut UK crafters Challenge.

2009-05-14T10:41:00.001-07:00

This my card for this weeks challenge on the Cricut uk crafters forum.

The challenge was to use an image from Lily boo .

I love Raspberry and pink together so decided to use this for a colour sceme , paper is from my stash.

Dont look to close a little smudging with the black and the silcone has left a little staining :(

I only just managed to to complete this weeks task as we are of on holiday saturday with our dog to Yorkshire , so have been busy sorting things.

I am hoping to find some lovely craft shops while there as well as a little walking..

Passion for crafts Blog Candy!!!

2009-05-12T08:13:00.000-07:00

Debbie has this fab Blog Candy on Offer until Saturday 24th May.Go and check it out you wont be disappointed.http://passionforcrafts.blogspot.com