New Baby

Two cards to share today, now that I know they have been received.

The first card is for new parents who recently welcomed their first child, a beautiful daughter.  The Mum was a pupil in my class many years ago when she was a shy four year old.

I used dies from the Sue Wilson 'Shadow Box - New Arrivals' and 'New Arrivals - Stuffed Animals' sets.  The pink and silver card is pearlised.  I bought the dies about 10 years ago and its been a few years since I used them, so I'll be sharing my card over in the Neglected Stuff Challenge.

I am joining in the following challenges:

A Cut Above September Challenge ~ Anything Goes With A Die Cut

Neglected Stuff September Challenge

The great grandparents have been friends of ours for about 40 years, so I made a card for them too.

I made Hexagon Floating Card, the same fold as the card in my previous post.  It's so easy to make and one of my current favourite folds.  The patterned papers are from Limetree Craft.  I used punches for the circles and hearts.

The card folds flat for posting.

I am joining in the following challenges:

Dragonfly Dreams September Challenge ~ Monochromatic

Creative Creases Challenge #119 ~ Use a Fancy Fold

Try It On Tuesday Challenge ~ Pretty Papers

Everybody Art Challenge #66 ~ Pink

Allsorts Challenge ~ Autumn

It's time for a new Allsorts Challenge and Christine has chosen the theme of 'Anything Autumn'.  I made a Hexagon Floating Card, after watching Paul Ford's video HERE.  I adjusted the measurements slightly to make the middle front panel and little wider.

Someone kindly gave me a part used 8" x 8" paper/topper pad, which included this beautiful piece of patterned paper.  With the leaves in shades of brown, red, orange and shiny gold, it was perfect for an Autumn themed card.  The rich red plain card matched it perfectly.  Behind the middle panel is a strip of strong acetate.  The sentiment is from the Stampin' Up 'Magnolia Blooms' set, stamped with Stampin' Up 'Cherry Cobbler'.  The sentiment circle and mat were punched and attached to the acetate to give the impression that it's 'floating'.

The card folds flat for posting.

There are two prizes of Penny Black stamps, stencil and stickers from Buddly Crafts for the lucky randomly drawn winners. 

I am joining in the following challenges:

Creative Creases Challenge #119 ~ Use a Fancy Fold

Crafty Gals Challenge #280 ~ Anything Goes w/optional twist - Fall Foliage

We Love Stamping September Challenge ~ Include Stamping (sentiment)

Love Those Pretty Papers September Challenge

AAA Birthday Game #89 ~ Use Patterned Paper

Craftlandia Challenge #28 ~ Autumn/Fall

It's my turn to chose the theme for the Craftlandia Challenge #28 and I would love to see your Autumn/Fall creations (or Anything Goes). Our generous sponsor for the challenge is Mirtillamente.

 

Our sponsor kindly gave us images to use and I chose 'HARVEST no.1'.  I coloured the image with Promarkers. The patterned paper is from The Range.

Prize: 2 digis of your choice from our generous sponsor, Mirtillamente

 

Please head over to the store to see the range

of craft supplies and digital designs that Evelin (the owner) has in the store.

Visit also the Mirtillamente challenge blog

and join the monthly challenges.

The Craftlandia Challenge ends on 30th September.  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:

We Love Stamping September Challenge ~ Trees and Leaves

Creative Moments Challenge #286  ~ Autumn Colours

Creative Creases Challenge #119 ~ Use a Fancy Fold

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #280 ~ Anything Goes w/optional twist - Fall Foliage

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #642 ~ More than one fold

Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge #390 Fall/Autumn Theme Colours

 

Dots and Stars

Well, I'm finally getting new posts popping up in my Reading List, not necessarily in chronological order, but at least is much better than none at all.

My masculine card was made for a friend who celebrated his birthday this week.

The card shape was made with a die from the Sizzix 'Card, Circle Flip-Its #2' set.  I used patterned paper from The Range.  The stars were all made with punches.

This shows the back of the swing part of the card.

I am joining in the following challenges:

The Male Room Challenge #214 ~ Dots and/or Stripes

Dragonfly Dreams September Challenge ~ Monochromatic

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #642 ~ More than one fold

Creative Creases Challenge #119 ~ Use a Fun Fold

AAA Birthday Challenge Game #89 ~ Use Patterned Paper