Allsorts Challenge ~ Use Stencils

This is my second post today, please scroll down to see my Crafty Calendar Challenge DT card.

A new Allsorts Challenge begins today and Donna has chosen the theme of 'Use Stencils'.  For my DT card I used a Dreamweaver Brass Stencil.  I have several brass stencils, but rarely think to use them.  I used the largest owl one HERE several years ago, so I decided to use the smaller owl on this card.

I used a black fineliner pen to draw around the shapes of the owl in the stencil.  I then Zentangled patterns in all the parts of the owl with the same fineliner pen.  I drew a Zentangle border and added a sentiment to finish off my card.

Two lucky winners will each receive three random stencils/sets.

I am joining in the following challenges:

Craft Rocket Challenge #138 ~ Animals

Krafty Chicks Challenge #827 ~ Birthday

Stencil Fun Challenge ~ Use a Stencil

Crafty Calendar Challenge ~ Happy Birthday

The July Crafty Calendar Challenge begins today with the theme 'Happy Birthday'.  I recently watched an Iced Images video HERE to make a Twin Peaks Card.  This is my version, a masculine card for my hubby's uncle who recently celebrated his 80th birthday. 

The patterned paper is from Anna Marie Designs. I used Memory Box 'Stitched Circle Layers' dies and the numbers were die from The Works.

The card folds flat for posting.

The Crafty Calendar Challenge ends on 28th July, so please hop over to the challenge blog to see all the creations the DT have made for inspiration.

I am joining in the following challenges:

Creative Creases Challenge #117 ~ Use a Fun Fold

Krafty Chicks Challenge #827 ~ Birthday

You've passed!

After 12 weeks, I've finally been discharged by the hospital physiotherapist today, following my fall in April.  I still have to keep doing the exercises with my hand and wrist to ensure that my fingers bend like they are supposed to do and to strengthen my wrist.  The good news is that I can easily use my right hand again to turn the handle on my Big Shot, cut fairly accurately with scissors and my writing is legible again. 🤣

My 17 year old great niece passed her driving test last Friday and this is the card I made for her.

I used a Cuttlebug 'Spots and Dots' embossing folder for the embossed panel.  A black snippet was used with a Tattered Lace '1960’s Car' die.  The red L was die cut from a tiny red snippet using a Trimcraft 'Alphabet' die.  I layered it on a white square and a black mat (more snippets), before cutting it into two pieces.  A 'Congratulations' strip of ribbon finished off my card.

I am joining in the following challenges:

Snippets Playground Challenge #535 ~ Use Snippets 

Can You Handle the Pressure? Challenge ~ Anything Embossed Goes

Alphabet Challenge ~ E is for Embossing Wet or Dry

 Die Cut Divas June Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Crafty Catz Challenge #716 ~ Anything Goes

Craftlandia Challenge #27 ~ Sea Animals

I returned from a relaxing holiday in Lake Garda, Italy on Saturday.  Wall to wall sunshine, plenty of places to visit and a delicious Italian food. I'll be playing catchup with my blog visiting this week.

The Craftlandia Challenge #27 begins today and Ayla has chosen the theme 'Sea animals' (or Anything Goes).

 

I have a folder with lots of backgrounds, some made years ago and never used.  I found this background made with alcohol inks that has been sat in the folder for a long time, but I thought it would be suitable for an underwater scene. I layered it on a navy blue mat.  I was looking through my dies and came across this Memory Box 'Deep Sea Corner' die.  It's a preloved die I bought quite a while ago and forgot about, so I thought it was about time I used it for the first time.  I punched out the sentiment and mat with Stampin' Up punches.  To finish off my card I added a few clear dewdrops. 

Prizes (given by Mia):

1st prize: Mintay papers

2nd prize: Cotton fabric (one yard)

The Craftlandia Challenge ends on 30th June.  Please hop over to the challenge blog to see all the beautiful creations the DT have made for inspiration. 

I am joining in the following challenges:

NBUS Challenge #87 ~ Use Never-Before-Used-Schtuff

Cardz 4 Galz Challenge #278 ~ Seaside/Coast

The Sisterhood of Crafters June Challenge ~ Fish / Sea Creatures