Double Post

Our July challenge has started at

STAMPING SENSATIONS

and this month the theme is

summer blooms!

Our prize this month is just amazing

so be sure and get your entries in!

I have actually used one of these sets for my card today

called Sent with Love by AALL & Create.

I decided to go with a twisted card shape and made

a gift card pocket and card combined.

You can see the tutorial I used here.

My background paper is from We R Memory Keepers

and I started with that for my front and insides.

I stamped the script directly onto my paper

then stamped, coloured and cut the roses and leaves

and 3d onto my card.

The flowers were coloured with markers.

I stamped the smaller rose then cut and coloured it

and added to the inside.

The sentiment is from a set called Country Birdhouse (SU).

I would like to enter this into

Allsorts - for a child or anything goes

Crafty Catz - anything goes

Creative fingers - anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - sending flowers

Pearly Sparkles - a shaped card

Paper Rock Scissors - use papers and/or scissors

HQFSCAT - shaped card and/or tag

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Our July challenge has also started over at

WE LOVE STAMPING

and the theme this time is

Sea and Sand!

We have a gorgeous prize up for grabs

so come and join us!!

As I had this card shape in my brain I decided to do one

for this challenge as well.

The papers are from We R Memory Keepers.

Again I used one sheet, flipping the paper to combine

the two designs.

I stamped the relaxing man (A Good Man SU), onto a piece of linen

texture card, inking the sky, sea and sand.

I stamped the man again and cut and coloured him

and layered on top.

Using another stamp set (Fun in the Sun WOJ), I added the crab and

sunshine.

On the left I made a sign post and added

my two sentiments.

Inside I stamped the sand castle from Fun in the Sun set

onto a die cut circle and coloured it in with markers.

I would like to enter this into

Make My Monday - summer fun

Papercraft Challenges - summer vibes

Girlz make cardz for men - anything masculine

Passion for Markers - beach vibes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - sunshine

Little Red Wagon - to boldly go

Four Seasons - summer

Seaside escapades

I have another tag for Valerie's theme of holidays

over at

TAG TUESDAY.

This time I used a background paper with a view of the sea,

seagulls and a little boat.

I stamped the man and child using Beside Me stamp set (SU).

I coloured them with my markers and cut them out.

I added some beige card to the bottom of the sea

to create a sandy beach then popped the pair on to it.

I stamped the sentiment from A Good Man stamp set (SU),

onto the beige card and chopped

into single words and added to my tag.

As the man is pointing I had to find something for him to point at

so I added an air balloon from a paper pack.

I would like to enter this into

Tag Tuesday - holidays

Inspiration Station - beach photo

I used the beach scene

Creative Inspirations - anything goes

Allsorts - season's delights

Sweet Stampin' - tags

It's a beautiful day out there.

I already have my walk done and it was hot at 10am!

Enjoy your day!!

Here come the sun!

Our new challenge over at

TAG TUESDAY

is Here come the sun (option add a sun).

For my tag I went with a beach scene. I tried to add waves coming

into the shore lol and a cloudy sky with a big sun setting.

I did my best 👀.

I used Lisa Horton double aperture circles to create the sun,

the sand was made using blends and the sea and sky with my stencils.

I then stamped the man and child from a set called A Good Man (SU)

and coloured them with my markers.

The sentiment came from a Stampendous Tropical Treetops set.

I hope you can come and join us.

I would like to enter this into

Tag Tuesday - Here come the sun

The Paper Funday challenges - anything option a day at the beach

Use your stuff - sunshine

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

Allsorts - summer

Creative Crafting Uncles - anything but a card

Welcome to my newest follower Pauline!

Thanks so much for following my blog!!

 

Wallet or purse?

I came across a challenge on Chrissy's blog called

As You Like It

and they wanted to see you make a wallet/gift card hold.

I did need two, one for female and one for a male

and I have made this type before so it was going to be my go to.

I like the finished look, either a purse or a wallet and

quick and easy to make! Plus it holds the notes like a purse/wallet!

I made a quick video showing how I did the male one here

Measurements to make one

Card base - 6" x 5"

Score 6" side at 3"

Score 5" side at 1 1/2"

Dsp for base - 5 3/4" x 3 1/4"

Dsp for pocket (make 2) - 2 3/4" x 1 1/4"

Card for closure - 2" x 4 1/4"

Dsp for closure - 2" x 4"

I would like to enter this into

As you like it - make a wallet

Simon  Wednesday challenge - anything goes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

Crafting Happiness - anything goes

Arty Divas - anything goes

Simon Monday challenge - not a card

Yesterday was my birthday and I can safely say

it was the best one yet!

We walked our wee dog Squirt, then hubby and myself

had a long walk around our local park.

Then we went for our lunch which was delicious.

We visited my mother-in-law then came home

to entertain my daughter, her partner and my Grandson Oliver

who brought presents and chocolate and cake!

We then had a visit from my son Deaglan, his wife Patricia

and my two Grandsons Sean and Tom and they brought more

chocolate and more presents!

I also got some crafty goodies from hubby lol.

So all in all it was a lovely happy, relaxed day!

Hope you all have a great weekend.

 

More of what I love....

I made this card for my midway post over at

Stamping Sensations

where the theme is I Love....

My love was shaped cards so I have gone with a

multi tiered pop up card!

and it folds flat for posting!

Remember we have a few prizes up for grabs this time

so get your stamps out and come and join us!

For my card I have used lots of stamp sets again!

A Good Man, Broadway Birthday, Family Party, Enjoy Life,

Do the Impossible (all Stampin' Up!) and

Slimline Sayings 1 from Pink & Main.

Inks - bumblebee, coastal cabana + memento.

Card - black and white plus retired papers.

I would like to enter this into

Allsorts - masculine

Aud Sentiments - birthday sentiment

Creative Knockouts - anything goes

Little Red Wagon - 3 of something (balloons)

Simon Wednesday challenge - interactive

Creative Creases - anything with a fun fold

Our weekend celebrations went well.

Sunday was very wet so umbrellas up to get us

in and out of the chapel and our Grandson

just loved the acoustics and let everyone know he was there 😂

So we have our son's 40th this week and my

daughter's birthday next week.

I am totally exhausted and ready to run away from home lol. 

 

A Good Man - card sketch 8

 

                                                                      

Card sketch 8 today following

Kendra's Card Challenge 3

and this time I went with a manly theme.

You can watch my quick video here

I have used

A Good Man stamp set

Bumblebee card

Embossing folder from my stash

Tailored Tag Punch

Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Pool Party,

Night of Navy, Smoky Slate blends

You can join in here.

Remember you have 3 whole months to complete 16 cards!!

Link to Kendra's Card Challenge 3 Link to Facebook Group where you can share your cards Link to Kendra's YouTube Channel Tag your cards on social media - #kendrascardchallenge3

I would like to enter this into

CCC Digi Creations - for the men/boys

Sweet Stampers - summer fun

CRAFT - summer

Double  D Challenges - colours of summer

(PIN)spirational - photo inspiration

Use your stuff - summer fun

Hope you all have a lovely, relaxed weekend.

I'll be back on Sunday with my August Stamping Sensations card.

 

Simply Elegant Paper Mask Holder

My tutorial today was more a necessity than fun.

I always keep a disposable mask in my coat pockets

in case of emergencies

(like needing to use a loo when out walking etc)

but they become quite tatty after a while.

So I decided to make a little cover for them.

When I use the mask I can just bin it

and pop a fresh one in the little holder.

They do sit nice and flat in my pocket or handbag

and it's a great way to use up old paper.

You can watch this quick and easy video tutorial here

I have used papers called Simply Elegant

which are very posh looking indeed!

The sentiment is from a Good Man

and ink was memento.

Measurements I used

Paper - 8 1/4" x 4 3/4"

Score short side - 1/2" both sides

Score long side - 3 3/8", 6 3/4"

(masks can vary slightly in size but they can be trimmed if needed)

 

ATC 6 - a good man

I created this ATC for inspiration using

A Good Man stamp set.

It's great for practising creating beach scenes

or country scenes.

This one would be perfect for a

Father's Day card.

I have used A Good Man stamp set.

The background was created using homemade

stencils. Ragged edge for the sand

and water and clouds for the sky.

I punched a 1" circle to do the sun

sinking in the sky.

Just noticed a bit of a gap there lol.

The lighthouse was cut from some retired papers.

The image has been coloured using

Mint Macaron and Old Olive blends.

I stamped the sentiment from

Geared up Garage stamp set in seaside spray ink.

I would like to enter this into

ATC's mit Herz - anything goes

Little Red Wagon - make it masculine

Simon Wednesday Challenge - masculine

Pearly Sparkles - for the men/boys

Stinkin' Inkers - you're the man

My hubby get's his second jab today

and my daughter got her first one on Tuesday.

Things are looking up!!

(aren't they??)

Have a great day.

 

Tag Tuesday - the sea

For the second week of the challenge over at

Tag Tuesday

I have gone with an inky beach and sea landscape

with a lighthouse in the background.

The stamp set I used is called A Good Man.

I stamped the image then covered in masking fluid

so I could have a play with the background.

I drew the rocks in the background and cut the lighthouse

out from some background papers.

I love making tags as I get to practise these scenes

on a nice small version!!

Why not come and join us.

You can use any medium at all and the challenge is just for fun

so no pressure.

I would like to enter this into

Tag Tuesday - the sea

Try it on Tuesday - summer time

Incy Wincy - summer colours

Simon  Monday Challenge - a day at the beach

Always Fun  challenges - anything but a card

It's sunny outside and we are heading to Omeath

for a walk along the beach!!

I don't care if the heavens open, we are out of here!!

Have a great day!

Product List

A Good Man Cling Stamp Set

[149270]

£22.00

Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad

[147098]

£7.00

Seaside Spray Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150085]

£7.00

So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147109]

£7.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

£8.50

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144601]

£8.50

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154830]

£8.50

Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144040]

£8.50

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[145058]

£8.50

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock

[140490]

£7.75

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A Good Man!

For my VIP Group today

I did a video showing how to colour with watercolour pencils.

I am certainly no expert and can only show what I do.

My crafting is all about stress free fun!

But to follow through from the video, I made this card.

The image and background have been coloured with pencils.

I would like to enter this into

CCC Digi Creations - men/boys

Colour Crazy - anything you colour

Crafty Catz - anything goes option spots and/or stripes

The Paper Shelter - in nature/in the sea

Have a great weekend!

Product List

A Good Man Cling Stamp Set

[149270]

£22.00

Watercolor Pencils

[141709]

£15.00

Blender Pens

[102845]

£11.25

Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

[149612]

£8.25

Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper

[149481]

£10.75

Layering Ovals Dies

[141706]

£33.00

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I am on the lookout for new bloggers, so follow me or leave a comment

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 Thanks for dropping by today.

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