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Showing posts with label dragonfly garden. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dragonfly garden. Show all posts

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Tag and ATC


I have a tag for our midway post over at
where the optional theme is
blossoms, butterflies and birds.

For my tag I used an old set from SU called
Framed Florets. The shape of my tag was cut
using two of the dies in the set.
I then cut an oval, stamped my flowers onto it
and layered behind the green oval.
I stamped the flowers again, cut them out,
coloured them with markers
and layered them onto the tag.
I stamped the sentiment in yellow ink
and finished with a yellow bow and some green gems.

I would like to enter this into


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For my ATC I made a background on my brand new
Gelli plate. Brenda said I NEEDED one!!
I hadn't a clue what I was doing but gave
it a go anyway lol.
I used blue and yellow inks and an old SU stamp
called crackle paint to create the look.
When dry I stamped the flowers along the bottom
using an SU set called Dragonfly Garden,
and coloured them up with markers.
I then stamped, punched and coloured the
butterflies (Butterfly Gala SU) and finished with a
stamped sentiment.

I would like to enter this into


Remember we have this gorgeous prize up for grabs
and a Top 3 will be chosen as well.
So come and join us with your
Tags, ATC's or bookmarks.




Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Autumn fun!


It's time for my midway post for our
Autumn challenge theme over at

For this one I used some background paper
from a set I bought years ago from Lidl would you believe!
It is gorgeous papers, partly embossed and sparkled.
So I ran it through my printer with this gorgeous image
from Mo's Digital Designs and printed the sentiment,
dog and leaves.
I then stamped the little dog out on my colouring
card so I could add colour with my markers.
I then cut him out and stuck him on top
of printed area.
I added some colour to the leaves and
finished the tag with some ribbon and a
cute bone brad from my stash.

I would like to enter this into
used paper and cut dog with scissors



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For my ATC I just used some scraps from my stash.
I cut my base in deep purple and
ran it through my embossing folder.
I then cut the scraps to fit with
a little hint of gold mirri here in there.
I only had a tiny little big left.
I then stamped and gold embossed the
dragonfly from Dragonfly Garden (SU),
punched it out and stuck in place.
I edged it all in black and added
a black word (Hunkydory).

I would like to enter this into

Remember have this amazing prize up for grabs so
be sure and join us!!

Sunday, 14 September 2025

Things with wings


I sharing another tag and ATC for our midway challenge over at
where the option theme is things with wings.

For my tag base I started by covering it
in cosmic shimmer in candy pink.
I then used a stencil and some gesso
to add texture here and there.
When it was dry I stamped some text using
a stamp set called Gorgeously Made (SU).
Then I stamped some flowers from a set
called Flourishing Phrases and cut them out.
I inked up the background in various colours
of distress ink then spritzed with water and
removed some again.
The flowers were cut to fit the tag
and some pearls added to the centres.
Next came the dragonfly which was stamped, punched,
coloured and layered up.
The set is from SU called Dragonfly Garden.
I added some sentiments from an old Hunkydory book
and some sequins here and there.
It was finished with a piece of seam binding
which I coloured to match.
I definitely embraced the journey here lol
but totally enjoyed getting messy.

I would like to enter my tag into


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For my ATC I used some scrap paper cut to the size.
I stamped tree branch, leaves and music notes
directly onto my base. Then I stamped and punched
the bird, layering it up, and added to my branch.
The stamp set used is called Sweet Songbirds (SU).
The wording was cut from a free craft paper set from
years ago, which I coloured to match the bird.
I finally ran the ATC through my sewing machine
for the stitching.

I would like to enter my ATC into



Remember we have a great prize up for grabs
so come along and join us!



Monday, 1 September 2025

September Tag-along (and ATC's)


It's time for a new theme over at
and our optional theme has been chosen by Lynn
and she wants us to use
things with wings.


  

For my tag I followed a tutorial on YouTube from
Treasure Books, HERE.
She was making a teabag holder so I went with tag holder. 


It's a lovely fold using 6"x6" papers
and inside I could fit another two tags.
So the front is a tag, inside holds two tags
and there is a little mini tag that holds it closed.


I used yellow card (SU),
paper scraps from my stash (SU),
stamp sets called
Delightful Day, Approaching Perfection and
Framed Florets.
I also used bakers twine, a brad, butterfly punch (SU)
and my sewing machine.

I would like to enter this into


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For my ATC I used a piece of scrap paper
and in the centre I stamped using a set from
Papermania called Chronology.
I then added some flower stickers to the corners.
I machine stitched around the edges and added
some black ink for definition.
The dragonfly was stamped, gold embossed and punched using
an old set from SU called Dragonfly Garden.
I inked it up with my blending brush and
added some gold pearls.
I finished it off with some wording from
the same sheet of paper which I ink blended
to match the dragonfly.

I would like to enter this into
A Perfect time to craft - anything goes
Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes

Remember we have a beautiful prize up
for grabs so be sure and come and join us!




Sunday, 3 August 2025

Double post!


Our August challenge over at
starts today and our theme is
Birds, Bees, Butterflies or anything goes.

We have two lovely  prizes up for grabs so
be sure and get your entries in,

For my card I stamped the flowers along the bottom
using Dragonfly Garden stamp set (SU).
I then stencilled the clouds at the top and
finished by stamped some bees using 
Spring Bee stamp set (GL).
I added colour to the bees and flowers using my markers
 then stamped the sentiment in the corner.
It was matted onto my pink card base.

I would like to enter this into



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Our new challenge theme for August over at
is flowers!
We have a great prize available here too
so do come and join us this month.
Our prize this month is a £25 store voucher from Personal Impressions
(inc pps, winner meets costs of any additional spend). 

For my card I used a stamp set called
Magic Garden (CC).
I stamped the flowers, coloured them with markers
and added some blue around the outline of the flower head.
I stamped some dragonflies from the same set.
I matted it onto my yellow card base
and then added a sentiment mounted onto the same
yellow and added to the bottom of the flowers.
It was finished with some gold gems.

I would like to enter this into


Wednesday, 12 April 2023

Tealight Gift Packages


My video tutorial today is a quick and easy way to give
a small gift, ie tealights, sweets, biscuit/teabag etc.

I am always looking small ideas to pop into my customers
card orders and this week I am going with tealights.
It's a great way to use up scraps of dsp.
All the items I have used are hopefully still available
and at a greatly reduced price!!



You can watch my video here

I would like to enter these into


I am off for my breast screening appointment this morning.
A necessary evil lol!!

Some of the prices below have been well reduced to be sure and check them out!

Thursday, 19 January 2023

Wings of thankfulness


Today I am sharing my midway post for
where the theme is
add some sparkle!
So you can stamp for whatever occasion and add some sparkle!
We have a lovely prize up for grabs!


For my card I pulled out Dragonfly Garden stamp
and punch set.
I stamped the dragonfly over a piece of white card
in memento ink. I then inked up the background in balmy blue.
This was matted onto to some night of navy card and attached
to my base card.
I then stamped, coloured and punched a single dragonfly.
Cut a piece of white card, stamped the sentiment,
added the dragonfly and finished with some gems.
All matted onto night of navy card and
added to my base card at a jaunty angle.
The dragonfly then had some wink of stella for
added sparkle.

I hope you get time to sparkle with us!

I would like to enter this into

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