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Trees

17 Nov 2021 15 Comments

by Amelia in Christmas cards, Double "D" Challenges Tags: Creative Expressions dies, Studio Light dies

Hello fiends,

A new challenge starts today at the Double D Challenge blog. Team Darlene is hosting this challenge with the theme “Trees”. This is such a fun challenge, I hope to see your card linked up at the Double D Challenge blog. The team have created beautiful cards to inspire you – a visit to the Double D Challenge blog will be worthwhile.

I used a cute die set I bought a while ago to create a slimline Christmas card. I die cut several pine trees and layered them with mirror tape, for dimension, on the gingham background. I also used distress ink to add more colour and depth to them. The red car and red stars bring the necessary contrasting colour into the whole scene. I finished off with an oversize gold mirror board sentiment.

I entered my card in the following challenges:

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #105 (ends 11/23) – Anything Christmas Goes
Merry Little Christmas Challenge MLCCB#40 (ends 11/30) – November Anything Christmas Goes
Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge #3 (ends 11/18) – Anything Goes Christmas
Dies R Us Challenge #181 (ends 11/28) – Always Anything Goes with a brand they sell (Dies: StudioLight die set “Winter Charm” (STENCILWC326) — Creative Expressions Craft die “Festive Mini Expressions – Stacked Merry Christmas” (CEDME014))
Crafts Galore Encore #93 (November) (ends 11/30) – Always Anything Goes
Love to Craft LTCCB#64 (ends 11/30) – Always Anything Goes
Allsorts Challenge Week 650 (ends 11/20) – Christmas
Dragonfly Dreams Challenge (November) (ends 11/30 – Christmas / Winter

A close-up of the trees

The sentiment

A peep at the inside

Project details

White, green and red cardstock — Lime green gingham paper — Gold mirror board for sentiment — StudioLight die set “Winter Charm” (STENCILWC326) — Creative Expressions Craft die “Festive Mini Expressions – Stacked Merry Christmas” (CEDME014) — Red glitter stars — Tim Holtz distress inks ‘Mowed Lawn”

Thanks for stopping by. I love reading your thoughts in the comments below. Have a wonderful day!

Kind regards,

Amelia

Just To Say …

04 Mar 2020 20 Comments

by Amelia in Birthday cards, Cottage Cutz Dies, Double "D" Challenges, Uncategorized Tags: Cottage Cutz Dies, Frantic Stamper Inc dies, Marianne Design Folders, Studio Light dies

Hello friends,

Today’s creation is inspired by the new challenge at Double D Challenges. The theme is “St. Patrick’s Day” and with a lovely inspiration photo you can create anything St DD_StPatricksDay Patrick’s Day or use all or any of the colours green, white and gold. (Neutrals added are also okay e.g. black, ivory, browns, grays). For more information about the challenge and the lovely prize visit the Double D Challenge blog, get inspired and link up your creation.

I decided to use the colours green, white and gold for my card. I used green designer paper for my background and then layered an embossed brick panel on top of the base card with mirror tape. A green die cut wreath is my focal point with a cute little mouse holding a shamrock leaf as added interest. I finished off with a wax cord bow, gold pearls, and a die cut sentiment.

Challenges:

Always Fun Challenges #152(ends 03/09) – Shades of Green
Crafting Happiness Challenges #38 (ends 03/09) – Anything Goes with optional : Green
Crafty Cardmakers Challenge #251(ends 03/09) – Embossing (Embossing folder)
Double Trouble Challenge #51 (ends 03/15) – Let’s Go Green
Allsorts Challenge Week #561 (ends 03/07) – Add Three Pearls (Gold pearls)
Cuttlebug Mania Challenge (ends 03/10) – Tic-Tac-Toe (Diagnonal : Embossing (Marianne Design Folders Extra “BrickWall” (DF3403) – Die Cut (Cottage Cutz die “Forest Critters” (CC-222) — Frantic Stamper sentiment die “Just A Note To Say” (FRA-DIE-09728) – Circle (Studio Light die Winter Trails “Wreath” (STENCILWT101))
Little Red Wagon Challenge #539 (ends 03/11) – Tie One On

JustToSay

The leafy wreath

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The adorable mouse holding a shamrock leaf

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The sentiment

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A peep at the inside

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Project details

White, green. grey and gold card-stock — We R Memory Keepers designer paper — Studio Light die Winter Trails “Wreath” (STENCILWT101) — Cottage Cutz die “Forest Critters” (CC-222) — Frantic Stamper sentiment die “Just A Note To Say” (FRA-DIE-09728) — Marianne Design Folders Extra “BrickWall” (DF3403) — Wax cord for bow — Gold Pearls — Tim Holtz distress ink ” Mowed Lawn”

Thanks for stopping by. I love reading your thoughts in the comments. Have a wonderful day!

Kind regards,

Amelia

Christmas – Shabby Chic Style

20 Nov 2019 12 Comments

by Amelia in Christmas cards, Shabby Chic Cards Tags: Mintay by Karola designer papers, Paper Smooches Wise dies, Sizzix Thinlits dies, Studio Light dies, Unbranded dies

Hello friends,

A Christmas card for the new challenge at Double D Challenges. The theme for this fortnight is “What is Your Christmas Style”. Do you love Traditional, Modern, Elegant, All DD_ChristmasStyle White, Vintage? Please add what style your card is in your blog post when entering the challenge. The team have created beautiful cards to inspire you – a visit to the Double D Challenge blog will be worthwhile and as always there is a lovely prize to win!

I love the shabby chic style and of course lots of pink and bling for Christmas. I decided to use pink rose designer paper for my background and then layered it on kraft card-stock to add a rustic element. I added a kraft die cut wreath as frame for my reindeer picture. I attached the wreath with a bow and roses to the leaves and lace border. The wreath is embellished with lots of gemstones and pearls for sparkle. I finished off with a sentiment and silver stars. I love the soft colours and shabby chic/rustic look of this Christmas card.

I entered my card in the following challenges:

Scrapy Land Challenges #126 (ends 12/04) – Anything Goes with a die cut from a brand that Scrapy Land sells (Dies: Studio Light die (Winter Trails) “Christmas Wreath” (STENCILWT101) — Sizzix Thinlits dies “Crochet” (664178) — Paper Smooches Wise dies “Christmas Words” (OCD087))
Crafty Animal Challenge #32 (ends 11/30) – Anything Goes
Daisy Chain Challenges #36 (ends 11/26) – Christmas / Winter
Love To Craft Challenge LTCCB #40 (ends 11/30) – November Anything Goes
Pearly Sparkles Challenge #46 (ends 11/28) – Christmas

ShabbyChristmas

The adorable image framed with a wreath

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The sentiment

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A close-up of the flowers

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A peep at the inside

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Projects details

White and kraft card-stock — Mintay by Karola designer paper and image “Cozy Evening” — Studio Light die (Winter Trails) “Christmas Wreath” (STENCILWT101) — Sizzix Thinlits dies “Crochet” (664178) — Paper Smooches Wise dies “Christmas Words” (OCD087) — Unbranded dies “Leaves” — Silver stars — Gemstones — Pearls — Wax cord for bows — Roses — Tim Holtz distress ink “Tea Dye”

I hope you like my card. If you do, please leave a comment – I love reading them. Have a great day and happy crafting.

Regards,

Amelia