Friday 27 February 2015

Oddball Arts Co.

Welcome to a new challenge for Creative Fingers

Our lovely sponsor is 'Oddball Arts Co.'

I chose the image 'Big eye girl image No. 17', you can buy her here, & this is what I did with her:



I used the following Spectrum Noirs:

BG1, BG2, BG4
GT1, GT2, GT3
CR2, CR4
TN1, FS3, FS4, FS6, FS8
GB10, GB8, GB1



I've entered the following challenges

Brown Sugar Challenge -  Challenge #135 Anything Goes
Digitally 'Sweet' Challenge - DSC 129 Anything Goes
Jo's Scrap Shack - #77 Anything Goes
Sister Act Card Challenge - Challenge #95 Anything Goes
The Stamping Boutique - More Than One Layer


Thank you for all your lovely comments




Wednesday 25 February 2015

Hedgehog Surprise

A new challenge today at 

Crafter's Cafe Challenge

Theme is 'Lots of Layers' & our sponsor for this challenge is 'Di's Digi Stamps'

I chose the image 'Hedgehog Surprise' and this is what I did with it:


I used the following Spectrum Noirs:

GT1, GT2, GT3
CT1, CT3, GB5, OR1
TN1, TN2, TN4
TB1, TB3, TB5
CG1, CG2, CG4

I made an easel card & used papers from 'Debbie Moore's Enchanted Garden'





I've entered the following challenges:

Deep Ocean Challenge Blog - Challenge #98 Furry Friends
PDE Linky Party - Animals
Through the craft room door - Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown - #233 Anything Goes
Crafting From the Heart Challenge - #48 Anything Goes


I really appreciate all your comments






Sunday 15 February 2015

Clara in Love

Crafting When We Can Challenge #88

Theme - Stitching Real or Faux


Hello all and welcome to a new challenge, our lovely sponsor is 'The Oddball Art Co.' by the fantastic artist Lizzy Love

I chose the image 'Big Eyed Girl Clara in Love' and this is what I did with her.




I used the following Spectrum Noirs:

TN1, FS3, FS4, FS6, FS8
TN3, EB3, EB4, TN8,BG6
PP2, PP5
HB1, HB3




I've entered the following Challenges with this card:

Crafty Calendar Challenge - February Challenge Anything Goes
Crazy 4 Challenges - Valentines Card
Digi Galore - Anything Goes




Thank you for all your lovely comments.




Friday 13 February 2015

Arden

New Challenge for Creative Fingers

Challenge #67 as always 'Anything Goes' is sponsored by 'Nikki Burnette' 

you can purchase her artwork here


I chose the beautiful image Arden and this is what I did with her:


I used the following Spectrum Noirs:

IG1, IG2, IG3, IG4
BT1, BT2, BT4
CT3, GB5, GB7, GB9
GB1, GB8, GB10
TN1, TN3, TN4, FS6, FS8






I've entered this card into the following challenges

Craft for the Craic - Birthdays or Anniversary
Simply Create Too - Challenge #79 Anything Goes
Sister Act Card Challenge - Challenge #93 Anything Goes
Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Challenge #104 Anything Goes
Southern Girls Challenge - Challenge #104 Winged Things


I really appreciate all your comments, thanks for stopping by.



Wednesday 11 February 2015

Willy & Mia

Welcome to a new challenge at

Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog

Our theme this week is 'Hearts' and our lovely sponsors are  A&T Digital Designs,

I chose the image 'Willy & Mia' & this is what I did with it - 





I used the following Spectrum Noirs:

TN1, FS2, FS3, FS6, FS8
GB1, GB8, GB10
LG1, LG2, LG4
CR7, CR8, CR11, DR5, DR7
CT1, CT3, CT4, GB5
Blender, white gel pen


I wanted to make something different, I love looking for different shaped cards I get bored with square cards. So I found this 'Parcel Card' and a tutorial here, check out Jennifer's  fab blog she has a rubber stamp give-away running until Feb 28th!!



I thought this was such a lovely idea as you can put chocolates or something small and sparkly in the little parcel. I've included a lovely ceramic green & white heart in keeping with our theme.




I hope you like it, I'll definitely be making some more of these.




I've entered the following challenges:

Crafting by Designs - Love is in the Air
Crafty Creations Challenge - Challenge #282 Owl Love You
Crafty Gals Corner - Challenge #6 Anything Goes
Inky Impressions Challenge - Challenge #196 Valentines/Love
Inspiration Destination - Challenge #20 Anything Goes
Miriam's Crafty Blog 2 - 21st Monthly Challenge - Romance




Thank you for all your comments, they are appreciated.






Monday 9 February 2015

Book Card Tutorial

Book Card



This card makes a stunning statement & a fabulous gift, here I've used Hunkydory's Faberdashery card kit to show how easy it is to make up using kits that we all have in our stash. I can't take credit for the idea, I originally made it using a brilliant tutorial I found here, from someone a lot more talented than me Sharon Caudle aka Gramma's House of Cards.
 I have altered the measurements so that you can make it using A4 card stock.


What You will need:

3 A4 pieces of card
Paper trimmer
Score-pal or Hougie Board
Score tool (not plastic)
Bone Folder
Red tape
Re-positional glue ( I use Collall)

Cut card to following dimensions:

2 -  6 1/2" x 6" (Book)
2 - 4" x 8" (Frame)
2- 4 1/2" x 8" (Frame)
1 - 4 1/2" x 4" (Frame base)
1 - 5.1" x 5.1" (Pocket)



Before we start a few tips

* If your'e going to use distress ink on the edges, do it before putting together
* Don't forget if your'e going to use ribbon to close the book, attach it before decorating the front


OK here we go .....

Book

Taking the 6 1/2" x 6" place longer side at the top of the score board and score at 5 1/2", repeat on other piece. Join together * (after inking) with red tape, the 1" join makes the spine of the book.

Frame

Score the same on all four pieces, place the card right side up and score at 1/2", 1 1/2", 2 1/2", 3 1/2", 4 1/2", 5 1/2", 6 1/2" & 7 1/2".
Turn over and score at 1", 2", 3", 4", 5", 6" & 7", fold along score lines using bone folder for crisp edges. 
Make sure right side is face down on table, make 1st fold away from you (valley), this ensures the right side is facing out when you put the frame together.


Your frame pieces should now look like these, this is when I would ink the edges.


Slot together at right angles, I use re-positional glue for this as I find it easier it allows me to tap the pieces tightly together.



Once together use clothes pegs to hold in position until dry.


Now you can use the frame base to either stamp on or as in my example add a topper, then glue to the back of the frame, decorate the front as desired.




Use your 5.1" square piece, cut diagonally and add as pocket.



*Before decorating the front, add ribbon if you are using to close the book.




Hope you have some fun with these
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Sunday 1 February 2015

With a Little Love

Crafting When We Can

Challenge #87 - Favourite quote or Saying

our lovely sponsor this week is 'Art by Miran'

I chose the image 'With a Little Love' and this is what I did with her:


I used the following Spectrum Noirs:

BT1, BT2, BT4
CT1, CT3, CT4, GB5
FS1, FS3, FS4, FS6, FS8
PP1, PP3, PP5

I found this beautiful quote by Winnie the Pooh - 

If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever.




I have these wonderful papers in a digi-kit on Serif Craft Artist that match perfectly with the colours I used on my image, & I used sketch #220 from 'Sketch Saturday' for inspiration for my layout.








I've entered this card into the following challenges:

Sketch Saturday - Week #346 Pick any sketch 215 - 345
Kit and Clowder - January Challenge, Anything Goes
Little Claires Designs - Challenge #53 Bright & Beautiful
My Sheri Crafts - Challenge #149 Valentines Day
Paper Creator's Crafts - Challenge #35 Love is in the Air
We Do Doobadoo - Challenge #2 Romance



Thank you for visiting my blog, I really appreciate all your comments.



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