Sunday, November 28, 2010

As our "ANYTHING GOES CHALLENGE" continues...

I thought I would share my latest makes with you.  I've used Gerda's very cute images from StampFairy.com together with Papertrey Ink's Tag Sale 2 Die to create some Christmas tags.

The beauty of using digi stamps is you can make them exactly the size you want! 


 
This challenge doesn't close until midnight Tuesday 7th December (NZ time) so there's still plenty of time to share your projects with us.  Please scroll down or click here for challenge information.  Happy Crafting !

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

CHALLENGE #7 - ANYTHING GOES

A big thank you to all you lovely ladies that took part in our One for the Boys challenge, your creations were fabulous.  The lucky person chosen to receive our little gift for this challenge is No.1, Linda.  Congratulations!  Please email Mandy your details and we will pop it in the post to you.

We have an open theme for challenge #7. You can make anything you like! We just ask that they are new projects and are posted on your blogs between today the 24th November and Tuesday 7th December (midnight NZ time). 


Eileen



I love using the cuttlebug butterfly cut and emboss die.  I have used designer paper from Rosie's Serenity, ribbon, rhinestones and the craft concepts scrollwork embossing folder.  I also used little paper roses.
You can click here to see some other cards I have made.

Mandy




I've added texture to my cards with machine stitching, lace and button twine together with layers of gorgeous Material Girl papers from Cosmo Cricket.  I cut flowers from felt and kraft cardstock adding detail with a button and decorative pins.  The butterfly was made using layers of kraft cardstock topped with paper to add dimension.  I was on a bit of a roll with these cards, you can see another one on my blog here.

Papertrey Ink: Kraft Cardstock, It's Official Stamp Set, Butterfly Die. Craftie Charlie: Cosmo Cricket Material Girl Papers, Buttons.  The Ribbon Girl: Natural Jute Button Twine.  Wild Orchid: Natural Lace, Decorative Pins.  Paper and String: Felt


Our little gift for this challenge includes a small selection of Stampin Up Felt Flowers (now retired), Maya Road Sheer Flowers and some Glassine Packets (88mm x 131mm).

   

We look forward to seeing all your wonderful creations.  Please leave a link to your project using Mr Linky or send us an email with a picture attached. This challenge will close midnight Tuesday 7th December New Zealand time.



Georgina sent us a picture of this gorgeous butterfly birthday card she made using a card from Impress and  Anita outlines, the paper is from her stash.



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Thursday, November 18, 2010

IT'S A WEE BOY THING

Hi to all....... 

Today is a lovely sunny hot day here in my part of the world.  I have spent the morning at my youngest daughter's school at Discovery Time, taking craft making .  The children made cards and bookmarks.   The kids just love it.  

Now I'm back home and into making some cards for friends and family who have just had
babies.  








There's still time to take part in our One for the Boys challenge.  Please scroll down or click here for all the challenge information, we would really love to see your creations


Monday, November 15, 2010

IT'S A BOY THING...

Hi everyone...after a chilly start things brightened up and it turned out to be a really nice day in my neck of the woods!

Just perfect for a ride, which brings me on to my latest 'boy' card.  This very cute stamp is from Papertrey's Enjoy the Ride set, and has a matching die which is great!


There is still plenty of time to join in with our One for the Boys challenge as it doesn't end until midnight Tuesday 23rd November New Zealand time.

Please scroll down or click here for all the challenge information, we would really love to see all your creations. 

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

CHALLENGE #6 - ONE FOR THE BOYS

Firstly a big thank you to all those who took part in our Let's Party Challenge.  Your creations were absolutely stunning!

Before we move on to our next challenge, the lucky person to receive our little gift of Maya Road Envelopes, Bakers Twine and Button Jute Twine is No.5, Terrie.  Please email Mandy your details and we'll get them in the post to you.  Congratulations!

Ok, onto our next challenge which is One for the Boys.  We would love to see your male orientated creations, once again these can be for any occasion, including new baby boy, male birthday etc.

Hopefully, our samples will help to inspire you...

Mandy


I made patchwork using papers from Making Memories Just Chillin (boys) papers and cut it out using one of the Spellbinder Label 1 dies.  To give my card a more grunge look I inked the edges using Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink and stamped an ink splodge with Stampin Ups Close to Cocoa.

Papertrey Ink: Kraft Cardstock, Birthday Bash Sentiments Stamp Set. Making Memories: Just Chillin Stamp Set, Just Chillin (boy) Papers.  Stampin Up: Star Punch, Close to Cocoa Ink Pad.  The Ribbon Girl: Natural Jute Button Twine

Eileen

Here are a couple of birthday cards.  One for the man who loves fishing which I've put on a real fishing fly to decorate.  I've used my cuttlebug bubbles embossing folder.




The other I made for a boys birthday.  I used the cuttlebug happy birthday embossing folder and to decorate this I used buttons and cotton. 


For this challenge we are offering you the chance to receive a selection from Cosmo Cricket's fabulous Joy Ride collection.  Eight 6"x6" papers and some Travel adhesive chipboard shapes. 



We look forward to seeing your One for the Boys creations.  Please leave a link to your project using Mr Linky or send us an email with a picture attached. This challenge will close midnight Tuesday 23rd November New Zealand time.

Don't forget to keep popping back as we hope to have more projects to share with you before the end of the challenge. 

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Monday, November 01, 2010

PARTY PARTY PARTY...

Hands up if you watched Sesame Street as a child....do you remember these guys?



Cookie Monster, Elmo and Oscar, perfect friends to have at any party!  I've added them to treat bags, but they would look great on party invites, birthday cards, etc...such a fab party theme.

To see how to make these cute fellas check out Dawn's video here.

Don't forget you still have until midnight Tuesday 9th November (NZ time) to enter our Let's Party Challenge.  Scroll down or click here for details.  We'd love to see all your party creations!

Papertrey Ink: Ticket Die.  Stampin Up:  Chocolate Chip, Black, Real Red, Ballet Blue, Green Galore, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White Cardstock, Various Papers. Making Memories: Mini Shimmer Alpha.