Fairytale Daydream: Perfect pearls

Wednesday, 17 December 2014

Diva's by Designs launch there final challenge, so lets go out on a high....

Hello Again,

It's a sad day, and not technically my turn to post but both teams decided that on the farewell post for Diva's By Design Challenge blog we would all pull together and support Rebekah and the team to go out with a bang!

We really hope that all of you will join us too, enter the challenge and show Rebekah and the team how you've loved the blog and send it on its way with a smile on its face (if blogs can smile lol)

The theme is Anything Goes, so let your creativity go wild and join our final farewell challenge....

Here's my make:

I was asked to make a card that said 'To my Wife' at Christmas so this was what I came up with :D

Here's what I used:
Image: Pulling Crackers due from Festive Hollybobs by Polkadoodles
Coloured: with my Graph'it marker pens, and printed on 300gsm super smooth card from That Craft Place
Background: DCWV papers I have in my stash, still trying to use some up lol and tags from the same collection
Embellies: perfect pearls, lace, ribbon and resin bird from That Craft Place

Here's how:
Easy one; again I used a 7x7" card base (an 8x8" cut down) to allow hangover elements to add dimension but still allow for it to go in the envelope!
I layered DCWV papers, distressed the edges with the Tim Holz/Ranger distressing tool thingy and layered them random style.
I added the image raised on 3D foam and as I had printed on 300gsm card there is no need to add a matting layer so I chose not too.
I then added matching tags and banners to coordinate with a little added bling and perfect pearls. Then Voila!

Here's the close ups

Thank you so much for stopping by and please do leave me a comment as I really really appreciate reading them all xx

Don't forget to check the challenge blog to see what the rest of the teamies...all of them...have been up to...click HERE

Happy Crafting :D

Sandie xxx

Challenges:
Crafts Galore - Dec, AG optional Christmas
Scrapbook stamp society - 56 ag with Christmas
A Crafty Mess - 2 AG with traditional colours of Christmas
V's sweet ideas challenge - 29 holidays
Crafty hazelnuts Christmas challenge - Dec Christmas
Ohh la la challenge - 170 Christmas
LolliLulu Crafts NEW Challenge - Dec Naughty or Nice; definately nice!
Cheerful Stamp Pad - 101 Signs of Christmas
Chocolate, coffee and cards - 80 Christmas
Jo's Scrap Shack - 12/12 Happy Holidays

Wednesday, 3 December 2014

I'm nuts about you! Can only be The Stamping Chef!

Hello Again,

Anything Goes is the theme, on The Stamping Chef Challenge Blog each and every Wednesday, so I'm here to share another of my DT inspiration makes with you x

This time I'm showcasing a fabulous new image from Tamara, called 'Nuts About You'!

Isn't she dreamy :D

Here's what I used to make it:

Card basics: 6" square card blank; black and white card for matting and layering
Backing papers: Papermania paper pad I've had for far too long! I've decided to use up all the papers I've either got stashed (or at least make a dent in the pile!) and all that I've printed before I print any more! Lets see how long I last hehe
Insert: Papermania matching backing paper; white card die cut with Spellbinders Labels 2 and aqua sticky gems (well there had to be bling somewhere lol)
Image: Nuts About You by The Stamping Chef coloured with my Graph'it Marker Pens, using the aqua's, oranges and a fabulous blonde colour combo (1210, 1230, 1280 & 3125)
Embellies: I decided to go minimal as I love the vibrant colours of her hair and dress so, bakers twine, punched butterflies and a touch of perfect pearls was all I used. Oh and 3D hearts. Top Tip: these were made from punching 3 hearts (one white, two black) and folding each down the middle, then glueing one side of the first to the second, the second side of the second to the third and then sticking open to the paper, adorable :D

Here's the close ups: