Wednesday, 8 October 2014
Top 3 At Creative Moments Challenge #52
I am chuffed to bits to be in the top 3 at Creative Moments.Challenge #52 had the theme of any thing goes with a twist of use more than 3 layers. If you would like to see how i made this card please look here. Crafty hugs Julie Ann
New Releases At Digistamps 4 Joy
Digistamps 4 Joy have releases some beautiful new digistamps. I have made this card with one of them, called I am lost. Please pop over to the DS4J blog to see all this weeks releases and see the beautiful cards my team mates have made.The DS4J store is filled with the most gorgeous images, make a cuppa and pop over and take a peek, crafty hugs Julie Ann x
Digistamps 4 Joy Challenge #101
Today is the midway point for our current challenge at Digistamps 4 Joy, Challenge #101 has the theme Anniversary, Please pop over and see the beautiful cards my very talented team mates have been making. The card I would like to share with you today is a first anniversary card for one of my son's friend for his wife. The image I used is Country Bride, which can be brought from the DS4J store.
Materials Used.
Image country Bride by Digistamps 4 Joy.
Color Medium Graph'it markers 4115, 4145, 4155
Promarkers / Flexi markers Antique white, Linen, putty, march hare, tea rose, budding rose, fresh meadows, coco, warm grey 1,2
Card Base I cut the stepper card base on my Silhouette Cameo
Card Stock By American Crafts, and gold shimmer stardream card.
Dies Kensington fancy label by Tattered Lace. Swirl by Quickutz
Lace and paper flowers from my stash.
Challenges entered into
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog.
The theme for the current challenge is Any thing goes.
Paper Take Weekly Card Challenge Blog.
The first challenge of the month means any thing goes
Craft-Dee Bowz Challenge Blog.
The theme for October is to use a handmade bow on your card or project.
Crafting From The Heart Challenge Blog.
The theme for challenge #39 is any thing goes.
Sister Act Card Challenge Blog.
The theme for challenge #77 is any thing goes.
Thank you for popping over today. I hope you enjoyed your stay. Please join us at Digistamps 4 Joy for challenge #101. I look forward to seeing all the beautiful things you have made. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x
Materials Used.
Image country Bride by Digistamps 4 Joy.
Color Medium Graph'it markers 4115, 4145, 4155
Promarkers / Flexi markers Antique white, Linen, putty, march hare, tea rose, budding rose, fresh meadows, coco, warm grey 1,2
Card Base I cut the stepper card base on my Silhouette Cameo
Card Stock By American Crafts, and gold shimmer stardream card.
Dies Kensington fancy label by Tattered Lace. Swirl by Quickutz
Lace and paper flowers from my stash.
Challenges entered into
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog.
The theme for the current challenge is Any thing goes.
Paper Take Weekly Card Challenge Blog.
The first challenge of the month means any thing goes
Craft-Dee Bowz Challenge Blog.
The theme for October is to use a handmade bow on your card or project.
Crafting From The Heart Challenge Blog.
The theme for challenge #39 is any thing goes.
Sister Act Card Challenge Blog.
The theme for challenge #77 is any thing goes.
Thank you for popping over today. I hope you enjoyed your stay. Please join us at Digistamps 4 Joy for challenge #101. I look forward to seeing all the beautiful things you have made. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x
Tuesday, 7 October 2014
My GDT Card 4 Challenge #39 Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog " Time to Retire "
I am a very lucky girl, I am a guest designer at Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog for October. I love making male themed cards, I know quite a rare species amongst card makers. It is nice to make a card more simple without the bells and Whistles.The theme for challenge #39 is time to retire.
Materials List.
Image King for the day, by Mo's Digital Pencil, by Mo Manning.
Card Base. 2 white 6" card blanks to make a easel card, from Craftwork Cards.
Decorative Paper Imagination crafts, American crafts and my stash.
Solid Card Stock American Crafts
Dies Rosette Tim Holtz, Fancy square Go-Kreate, Alphabet and shadow Star by Quickutz, Putting green and golf club by Quickutz.
Coloring Medium Promarkers & Flexi markers. satin, oatmeal, cool grey 1, 2 , pear green, moss green, marsh green, warm grey 1, 2, 3, 4. blue grey 1, spice, honey comb, coco,and caramel.
Challenges entered into
Mo's Digital Challenge Blog
The theme is clean and simple with a Mo Manning Image
4 krafty Girlz Challenge Blog.
The theme for challenge #28 is anything goes. Please pop and share some love as this challenge is closing on 30th October.
Alphabet Challenge Blog.
The theme this time is Q is for quadrupedal, use 4 of some thing.
Anything goes with a Twist Challenge Blog.
The theme for challenge #1 is yes your right anything goes. their first challenge.
Graph'it Markers Colouring Crazy Challenge Blog.
The theme for challenge #40 is to use fall colours
Left Of Center Challenge Blog.
Challenge #28 theme is to use 3 or more layers.
If You Gave A Crafter A Cookie
Challenge #2 is a picture / color challenge find at the bottom of this posting.
Please pop over and support us at Cardz 4 Guyz for our new challenge it would mean so much to the team, crafty hugs Julie Ann x
Materials List.
Image King for the day, by Mo's Digital Pencil, by Mo Manning.
Card Base. 2 white 6" card blanks to make a easel card, from Craftwork Cards.
Decorative Paper Imagination crafts, American crafts and my stash.
Solid Card Stock American Crafts
Dies Rosette Tim Holtz, Fancy square Go-Kreate, Alphabet and shadow Star by Quickutz, Putting green and golf club by Quickutz.
Coloring Medium Promarkers & Flexi markers. satin, oatmeal, cool grey 1, 2 , pear green, moss green, marsh green, warm grey 1, 2, 3, 4. blue grey 1, spice, honey comb, coco,and caramel.
Challenges entered into
Mo's Digital Challenge Blog
The theme is clean and simple with a Mo Manning Image
4 krafty Girlz Challenge Blog.
The theme for challenge #28 is anything goes. Please pop and share some love as this challenge is closing on 30th October.
Alphabet Challenge Blog.
The theme this time is Q is for quadrupedal, use 4 of some thing.
Anything goes with a Twist Challenge Blog.
The theme for challenge #1 is yes your right anything goes. their first challenge.
Graph'it Markers Colouring Crazy Challenge Blog.
The theme for challenge #40 is to use fall colours
Left Of Center Challenge Blog.
Challenge #28 theme is to use 3 or more layers.
If You Gave A Crafter A Cookie
Challenge #2 is a picture / color challenge find at the bottom of this posting.
Please pop over and support us at Cardz 4 Guyz for our new challenge it would mean so much to the team, crafty hugs Julie Ann x
Monday, 6 October 2014
Lucky Winner At That's Crafty Challenge Blog.
I had some fabulous news today, I am a winner at That's Crafty ! Challenge Blog. The challenge theme was All you need is love, and i used an image by Digistamps 4 Joy called I do. Happy Monday crafty hugs Julie ann x
Friday, 3 October 2014
Freebie Friday at Digistamps 4 Joy
Freebie Fridays.
The lovely Margy the owner of Digistamps 4 Joy is giving away a free digistamp this weekend.It will be available as a free down loads at the DS4J store from the 3-5th of October 2014. The book worm image is the first image Margy drew for the store. Please pop over to the DS4J blog and see the beautiful creations my design team have made.Crafty hugs Julie Ann x
Thursday, 2 October 2014
Fabulous Christmas By The House Of Zandra
Today I would like to share one of my card samples for a show on Create and Craft. On Mondays 6th October Card Creation Plus will be launching one of the new CD-Rom for Christmas. Kathryn Sturrock will be demonstrations and showing some beautiful cards made by the design team. If you are a Facebook user there is a CCP inspiration group
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Materials Used.
Image Digi stamp by Card Creations Plus Fabulous Christmas CD-Rom.The art work is by The House of Zandra.
Promarker / Flexi Marker. Ivory, blush, linen, light fawn, tea green, grey green, caramel, Tan, blue grey 1.
Embossing folder by Embossalicious.
A5 white tent card.
Dies by Spellbinders, Poinsettia, Diamond Effects
Sentiment by Magnolia 2012 Christmas Collection, melt which was embossed with MCS melt dust detail powder.
Gems from my stash.
I sprayed a light layer of Crafter's Companion Spray And Sparkle
Challenges Entered into.
52{Christmas} throw down card challenge blog.
The theme for this challenge is diamond and pearls.
My Time To Craft Challenge Blog.
The theme for challenge #260 is a white on white Christmas card.
Addicted to Stamps Challenge Blog.
The theme for challenge #88 is white and one other color, i have chosen to use different shades of grey greens. You must use at least one stamp
Christmas Card Challenge Blog
The theme for challenge #44 is anything goes but it must be a Christmas card.
Crafting When I can Challenge Blog.
The theme for challenge #79 is no decorative papers.
I have been trying to make a few Christmas cards, to avoidthe mad rush when i realise ihave loads to send and go into a mad panic on Christmas Eve. Sound familial.
Crafty hugs Julie Ann x
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Materials Used.
Image Digi stamp by Card Creations Plus Fabulous Christmas CD-Rom.The art work is by The House of Zandra.
Promarker / Flexi Marker. Ivory, blush, linen, light fawn, tea green, grey green, caramel, Tan, blue grey 1.
Embossing folder by Embossalicious.
A5 white tent card.
Dies by Spellbinders, Poinsettia, Diamond Effects
Sentiment by Magnolia 2012 Christmas Collection, melt which was embossed with MCS melt dust detail powder.
Gems from my stash.
I sprayed a light layer of Crafter's Companion Spray And Sparkle
Challenges Entered into.
52{Christmas} throw down card challenge blog.
The theme for this challenge is diamond and pearls.
My Time To Craft Challenge Blog.
The theme for challenge #260 is a white on white Christmas card.
Addicted to Stamps Challenge Blog.
The theme for challenge #88 is white and one other color, i have chosen to use different shades of grey greens. You must use at least one stamp
Christmas Card Challenge Blog
The theme for challenge #44 is anything goes but it must be a Christmas card.
Crafting When I can Challenge Blog.
The theme for challenge #79 is no decorative papers.
I have been trying to make a few Christmas cards, to avoidthe mad rush when i realise ihave loads to send and go into a mad panic on Christmas Eve. Sound familial.
Crafty hugs Julie Ann x
Wednesday, 1 October 2014
Polka Dot Celebration
I would like to share a card i made today. I fancied doing a bit of coloring. I find it very relaxing, and it is nice to have a few cards ready for when one of my gorgeous children say " Mum I need a card "
Materials I Used.
Image Is called Girlz Celebrate by Bugaboo Digi Stamps
Card Stock solid card stock is American Crafts
Decorative Papers By Creata
Sentiment Stamp by Crafters Companion Beatrice Potter Collection.
Promarker ivory, blush, sandstone, daffodil yellow, tea green, rose pink, buttercup, lime zest.
Challenges Entered Into.
Brown Sugar Challenge Blog.
Challenge #113 has the theme Anything goes.
Creative Color Challenge Blog.
The theme is Pink, Green, Blue.
Passion For Promarkers challenge blog.
Challenge #267 has the theme make it feminine.
A Gem of a Challenge Blog.
The theme for challenge #129 is clean and simple.
The Squirrel and the fox challenge blog.
The theme for challenge #78 is Happy Birthday.
I decided to decorate the inside of this card, quite pleased with how it turned out, makes a nice change to an insert.
Thank you for stopping by today, crafty hugs Julie Ann x
Materials I Used.
Image Is called Girlz Celebrate by Bugaboo Digi Stamps
Card Stock solid card stock is American Crafts
Decorative Papers By Creata
Sentiment Stamp by Crafters Companion Beatrice Potter Collection.
Promarker ivory, blush, sandstone, daffodil yellow, tea green, rose pink, buttercup, lime zest.
Challenges Entered Into.
Brown Sugar Challenge Blog.
Challenge #113 has the theme Anything goes.
Creative Color Challenge Blog.
The theme is Pink, Green, Blue.
Passion For Promarkers challenge blog.
Challenge #267 has the theme make it feminine.
A Gem of a Challenge Blog.
The theme for challenge #129 is clean and simple.
The Squirrel and the fox challenge blog.
The theme for challenge #78 is Happy Birthday.
I decided to decorate the inside of this card, quite pleased with how it turned out, makes a nice change to an insert.
Thank you for stopping by today, crafty hugs Julie Ann x
Digistamps 4 Joy Challenge #101 Anniversary
Good morning, today is very exciting .I am the hostess of the new challenge at Digi Stamps 4 Joy. Challenge #101 has the theme Anniversary, it can be a card or project to do with a celebration, or an anniversary of a special advent. My husband and I are celebrating our 25th anniversary on the 14th of October.
Materials List.
Image is called Fairy Tale Love.Digi Stamps 4 Joy.
MDF Heart from my stash
Cream acrylic paint.
Cream gloss card/ melt dust card
Melt dust powder or ultra fine detail powder
Butterfly dies by spellbinders
Flower and leaf dies Tattered Lace or Quicutz
Sentiment rubber stamp By Nicky at stamping all day.
Pearls from my stash.
Challenges Entered Into.
Die Cutting Diva Challenge .
Challenge 185 has the theme any thing goes.
Deep Ocean Challenge Blog.
Challenge #87 has the theme at least one flower.
Make My Monday Challenge Blog.
The theme for this weeks challenge is to use a die cut or punch shape.
[Pin]spirational Challenges Blog
The theme for challenge #125 is anything goes.
Crafty Sentiments Challenge Blog.
The theme is bingo. You need to chose 3 elements to make your card, I chose Digi, Die cuts and gems.
Thank you for popping bye today, i love reading your comments and popping over to your blog to see what beautiful cards you have made.Please join in with our 101 challenge at Digi Stamps 4 Joy as i am the hostess it would mean a lot to me. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x
Materials List.
Image is called Fairy Tale Love.Digi Stamps 4 Joy.
MDF Heart from my stash
Cream acrylic paint.
Cream gloss card/ melt dust card
Melt dust powder or ultra fine detail powder
Butterfly dies by spellbinders
Flower and leaf dies Tattered Lace or Quicutz
Sentiment rubber stamp By Nicky at stamping all day.
Pearls from my stash.
Challenges Entered Into.
Die Cutting Diva Challenge .
Challenge 185 has the theme any thing goes.
Deep Ocean Challenge Blog.
Challenge #87 has the theme at least one flower.
Make My Monday Challenge Blog.
The theme for this weeks challenge is to use a die cut or punch shape.
[Pin]spirational Challenges Blog
The theme for challenge #125 is anything goes.
Crafty Sentiments Challenge Blog.
The theme is bingo. You need to chose 3 elements to make your card, I chose Digi, Die cuts and gems.
Thank you for popping bye today, i love reading your comments and popping over to your blog to see what beautiful cards you have made.Please join in with our 101 challenge at Digi Stamps 4 Joy as i am the hostess it would mean a lot to me. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x
Sunday, 28 September 2014
Peek- A- Boo
This is my second card using one of this weeks new releases from Digistamps 4 Joy. Please pop over to the DS4J blog to see the rest of the releases and see the beautiful creations my team mates have made. All of the stamps can be bought from the DS4J Store This year there has been lots of babies welcomed by family and friends. Makes me feel quite old when your children's friends are starting a family, this card is in Honor to all the joy they have bought this summer. We have welcomed, Tallulah, Alfie, Felix and Arthur. This card Looks like Tallulah who is just starting to move around.
.Materials List.
Image is Peek-a-boo by Margy at DS4J
White card base is 2 cards by Craftwork cards that i made into an easel card
Solid card stock is by American Crafts
Sentiment by Creative Expressions
Died Cutters are by Tattered Lace from the Westminster Collection
Promarkers ivory, blush, oatmeal, antique white, light fawn, pale pink, rose pink, tea rose.pale citrus and buttercup.
Challenges entered.
Tattered Lace September Challenge.
The theme is Holiday but can be summer, holiday, festive, celebration.
Crafting From The Heart Challenge Blog.
Challenge #37has an Anything goes theme.
Crafty Bloggers Network Challenge Blog
The theme for Septembers challenge is Anything goes.
City Crafters Challenge Blog.
The theme for challenge #203 is to focus on the sentiment. The sentiment of my card says it all " Every good and perfect gift comes from above "
Top Tip Tuesday Challenge Blog.
The challenge theme is For the kids. Please pop and take a peek at their tip masking excellent.
Hambo Hoedown Challenge Blog.
The theme for the current challenge is kids inspire us.
Inky Impressions Challenge Blog.
The theme for this weeks challenge is any thing goes.
Miriams Craft Challenge Blog
Challenge #16 has the theme is to make a project involving kids in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness. Please join in as this is an excellent theme. Just an idea make a card and donate it to your local charity so they can sell it.
Crafty hugs to you all. Thank you for dropping by i hope to see you soon, Julie Ann x
.Materials List.
Image is Peek-a-boo by Margy at DS4J
White card base is 2 cards by Craftwork cards that i made into an easel card
Solid card stock is by American Crafts
Sentiment by Creative Expressions
Died Cutters are by Tattered Lace from the Westminster Collection
Promarkers ivory, blush, oatmeal, antique white, light fawn, pale pink, rose pink, tea rose.pale citrus and buttercup.
Challenges entered.
Tattered Lace September Challenge.
The theme is Holiday but can be summer, holiday, festive, celebration.
Crafting From The Heart Challenge Blog.
Challenge #37has an Anything goes theme.
Crafty Bloggers Network Challenge Blog
The theme for Septembers challenge is Anything goes.
City Crafters Challenge Blog.
The theme for challenge #203 is to focus on the sentiment. The sentiment of my card says it all " Every good and perfect gift comes from above "
Top Tip Tuesday Challenge Blog.
The challenge theme is For the kids. Please pop and take a peek at their tip masking excellent.
Hambo Hoedown Challenge Blog.
The theme for the current challenge is kids inspire us.
Inky Impressions Challenge Blog.
The theme for this weeks challenge is any thing goes.
Miriams Craft Challenge Blog
Challenge #16 has the theme is to make a project involving kids in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness. Please join in as this is an excellent theme. Just an idea make a card and donate it to your local charity so they can sell it.
Crafty hugs to you all. Thank you for dropping by i hope to see you soon, Julie Ann x
Digistamps 4 Joy New Release Sunday
Wow new release Sunday, the designers at Digi stamps 4 Joy store have been busy creating new digi stamps. We have 5 new designs by Margy, Jen and Riette. Please pop over to the DS4J blog and see what my very talented team mates have been making and all the new releases.
I have used Darcy's Cardigan to make this card.I would like to share a little story about an old worn out jumper, that this image reminds me of. My Pappy died when i was 16, I was totally heart broken, he was like a dad to me. Grandma and Pappy lived in the country and the open fire was there only form of heating , i used to wear Pappys old jumper to keep me warm in bed, after he died i felt close to him by wearing his jumper, and still today 33 years on that old jumper gives me comfort.
Materials List.
Image Darcy's cardigan by DS4J
Decorative papers by Creata.
Kraft solid card stock. by Tim Holtz
Flowers By craft work cards
Leaf die by spellbinders
Sentiment Stamp by Nicki at Stamping all day
Promarkers/ Flexi markers ivory, blush. oatmeal, cinnamon, coco, walnut, dusky pink, tea rose, grey green, tea green, blue grey1
Bow I cut on my Silhouette Cameo.
Challenges entered.
Crafting at the weekend challenge blog.
Challenge #6 has the theme any thing goes.
Crazy 3 Challenges Challenge Blog
Challenge #255 is to use leaves or a leaf in your project.
A Random fan challenge blog.
Challenge #15 has an any thing goes theme but you must hand color your main image/ focal point.
Cuttlebug Mania Challenge Blog.
The theme for the current challenge is to use any thing die cut on your card.
Paper take weekly challenge blog.
The theme this week is cute.
Creative Colors challenge blog.
The theme for challenge #19 is to use 3 colors from the picture below and use polka dots on your card.
Thank you for popping by, please pop over to the DS4J blog and see this weeks new releases and all the fabulous things my team mates have made. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x
I have used Darcy's Cardigan to make this card.I would like to share a little story about an old worn out jumper, that this image reminds me of. My Pappy died when i was 16, I was totally heart broken, he was like a dad to me. Grandma and Pappy lived in the country and the open fire was there only form of heating , i used to wear Pappys old jumper to keep me warm in bed, after he died i felt close to him by wearing his jumper, and still today 33 years on that old jumper gives me comfort.
Materials List.
Image Darcy's cardigan by DS4J
Decorative papers by Creata.
Kraft solid card stock. by Tim Holtz
Flowers By craft work cards
Leaf die by spellbinders
Sentiment Stamp by Nicki at Stamping all day
Promarkers/ Flexi markers ivory, blush. oatmeal, cinnamon, coco, walnut, dusky pink, tea rose, grey green, tea green, blue grey1
Bow I cut on my Silhouette Cameo.
Challenges entered.
Crafting at the weekend challenge blog.
Challenge #6 has the theme any thing goes.
Crazy 3 Challenges Challenge Blog
Challenge #255 is to use leaves or a leaf in your project.
A Random fan challenge blog.
Challenge #15 has an any thing goes theme but you must hand color your main image/ focal point.
Cuttlebug Mania Challenge Blog.
The theme for the current challenge is to use any thing die cut on your card.
Paper take weekly challenge blog.
The theme this week is cute.
Creative Colors challenge blog.
The theme for challenge #19 is to use 3 colors from the picture below and use polka dots on your card.
Saturday, 27 September 2014
Mum Can You Just !
Today I would like to share a card I made for my eldest daughter, When you make cards you get used to the ... could you just! Zoe and Lee are going to the wedding of their close friends, and Lee is to be a usher.
Materials List
Digistamp is called I do by Digi Stamps 4 Joy
Octagon Easel card base I made by cutting the shapes on my Silhouette Cameo cutting machine.
Promarkers/flexi markers, ivory, blush, sandstone, nutmeg, coco, oatmeal, antique white, blue grey 1,2,3.
Tonic dies Jasmine Dream embossing folder and Die set.
Embossilicious A4 embossing folder
Sentiment stamp is by Nicky at Stamping All Day
White card is by Card Creation Plus
Flowers and gems from my stash.
Challenges Entered into.
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog.
Challenge #83 is to make a shaped card
That's Crafty ! Challenge blog.
The theme for the current challenge is, All you need is love.
Simply Create Too Challenge Blog.
Challenge #71 has the theme " Its a Special Occasion"
Fun With Shapes And More Challenge Blog.
Challenge #166 has the theme Mid summers night dream. (Elves, fairy tales, love, marriage)
Brown Sugar Challenge Blog.
Challenge #113 has the theme any thing goes
Creative Moments Challenge Blog.
Challenge #52 has the theme any thing goes with a twist use 3 layers, they want to see layers to your card.
I hope you enjoyed your stay today. I love reading all your comments and popping over to see all the lovely things you have made. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x
Materials List
Digistamp is called I do by Digi Stamps 4 Joy
Octagon Easel card base I made by cutting the shapes on my Silhouette Cameo cutting machine.
Promarkers/flexi markers, ivory, blush, sandstone, nutmeg, coco, oatmeal, antique white, blue grey 1,2,3.
Tonic dies Jasmine Dream embossing folder and Die set.
Embossilicious A4 embossing folder
Sentiment stamp is by Nicky at Stamping All Day
White card is by Card Creation Plus
Flowers and gems from my stash.
Challenges Entered into.
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog.
Challenge #83 is to make a shaped card
That's Crafty ! Challenge blog.
The theme for the current challenge is, All you need is love.
Simply Create Too Challenge Blog.
Challenge #71 has the theme " Its a Special Occasion"
Fun With Shapes And More Challenge Blog.
Challenge #166 has the theme Mid summers night dream. (Elves, fairy tales, love, marriage)
Brown Sugar Challenge Blog.
Challenge #113 has the theme any thing goes
Creative Moments Challenge Blog.
Challenge #52 has the theme any thing goes with a twist use 3 layers, they want to see layers to your card.
I hope you enjoyed your stay today. I love reading all your comments and popping over to see all the lovely things you have made. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x
Labels:
Card Creation Plus,
Digi Stamps 4 Joy
Tuesday, 23 September 2014
Digi Stamps 4 Joy 3 day sale.
The lovely Margy the owner of Digistamps 4 Joy store is having a 3 day 25% sale.. The sale will run from 23rd until the 25th September. Please use the above coupon code. If you are looking for inspiration please pop over to the DS4J blog were you will find inspiration by the very talented design team, and the home of the challenge too. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x
Monday, 22 September 2014
"Autumn Days"
"Autumn days and long winter nights a craft lovers dream"
I have spent the summer looking after the love of my life who has needed so TLC. Battery charged mojo by my side, craft-room to tidy, pens in color order can not wait to share
Crafty hugs Julie Ann x
Wednesday, 23 July 2014
Digistamps 4 Joy Challenge #97 Black & White
Today I would like to share my design team card for Digi Stamps 4 Joy challenge #97, which has the theme Black & White. The hostess for challenge #97 is the very talented Desire Fourie, you can find her beautiful creations on her blog Doing Life. The challenge will run from 23rd July until 5th August.I look forward to seeing your beautiful work.
Materials List.
6" White square card blank
The image is called Cheers by DS4J
Solid card stock is American Crafts
Patterned paper Craft Style
Sentiment by Stamping All Day
Dies Tattered lace for the leaf, the rolled rose by Sizzix
Promarkers ivory, blush, oatmeal, light fawn,caramel, coco. Warm grey 1, 2, 3.
Gems from my stash i think they were by papermania Deco range.
Challenges Entered into.
Creatalicious Challenge #65 has the theme Monochrome. they have been sponsored by Marianne Designs.
Word Art Wednesday. Challenge #142 has an any thing goes theme, but you need to use some word art or uplifting sentiment.
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog. The theme for challenge #43 has an any thing goes theme.
Hobby Cutz Challenge Blog have the theme any thing goes for challenge #57, some lovely Dt inspiration too.
Crafty Sentiment Designs Challenge. The theme this time to to hand color a image. Come on girls and boys we all like to spend hours coloring images, pop over and share.
Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge. Challenge #45 has an any thing goes theme. I wont bore my regular visitors but just to say i love this challenge they encourage all types of craft pop over and take a peek.
Thank you for popping by today. I look forward to seeing your lovely cards this week, please pop over to the Digi Stamps 4 Joy Challenge blog and see the beautiful work my team mates have made, crafty hugs Julie Ann x
Materials List.
6" White square card blank
The image is called Cheers by DS4J
Solid card stock is American Crafts
Patterned paper Craft Style
Sentiment by Stamping All Day
Dies Tattered lace for the leaf, the rolled rose by Sizzix
Promarkers ivory, blush, oatmeal, light fawn,caramel, coco. Warm grey 1, 2, 3.
Gems from my stash i think they were by papermania Deco range.
Challenges Entered into.
Creatalicious Challenge #65 has the theme Monochrome. they have been sponsored by Marianne Designs.
Word Art Wednesday. Challenge #142 has an any thing goes theme, but you need to use some word art or uplifting sentiment.
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog. The theme for challenge #43 has an any thing goes theme.
Hobby Cutz Challenge Blog have the theme any thing goes for challenge #57, some lovely Dt inspiration too.
Crafty Sentiment Designs Challenge. The theme this time to to hand color a image. Come on girls and boys we all like to spend hours coloring images, pop over and share.
Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge. Challenge #45 has an any thing goes theme. I wont bore my regular visitors but just to say i love this challenge they encourage all types of craft pop over and take a peek.
Thank you for popping by today. I look forward to seeing your lovely cards this week, please pop over to the Digi Stamps 4 Joy Challenge blog and see the beautiful work my team mates have made, crafty hugs Julie Ann x
Monday, 21 July 2014
Top 3 At Creative Card Crew.
Good morning, it is so hot here on the south coast, I feel like finding a shop with air conditioning and parking up for the day ! I have some lovely news to share today. my DIY card is in the top 3 at Creative Card Crew. Challenge #65 The theme was to make a masculine card, one for the men. What makes this even more special , is this card was my first GDT card for Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog.
Crafty hugs Julie Ann x
Crafty hugs Julie Ann x
Thursday, 17 July 2014
Digi Stamps 4 Joy Challenge #96 For The Boys
Today I would like to share my design team card for the current challenge at Digi Stamps 4 Joy. Our Challenge is Hosted by my friend Riette and she has chosen the theme for challenge #96 one for the boys.
This card is for my daughters friends, they have all been friends since starting school and they even played football together when girls were allowed to play in the boys school league.They are identical and to tell they apart they used to wear different colored trim to their shirts.
Materials List.
7" x 10" white card blank
The Image is called Football Phil by DS4J,
Decorative papers are by Paper-mania from there Portobello Road collection
Solid card stock American Crafts
Dies i used, quickutz football, quickutz award ribbon
Spellbinders rectangles.
I cut the bunting on my Silhouette Cameo.
Buttons from my stash,
Challenges Entered Into.
Crafting At The Weekend. Challenge #3 has the theme any thing goes. Please pop over and support this challenge as its only their 3rd.
Digi Galore Challenge Blog. The theme this time is any thing goes, they are also having a DT call if you have ever wanted to be on a team pop over and take a peek.
Crafting When We Can Challenge Blog. The theme for Challenge #73 is friendship. Emily has been friends with the boys for 14 years, they played in the same football team until they were 12, when the FA says mixed team are not allowed, i thought at one stage the whole of the team would chain them selves to the railing of Downing street.
Crafting From The Heart. Challenge #27 has the theme any thing goes, great sponsors and some fab Dt inspiration.
Please pop over and she the beautiful cards my team mates have made to inspire you to join our challenge at Digi Stamps 4 Joy.. If you like the digistamp i used you can buy it at the DS4J store along with lots more stunning images. I look forward to seeing what you have made, crafty hugs Julie Ann.
This card is for my daughters friends, they have all been friends since starting school and they even played football together when girls were allowed to play in the boys school league.They are identical and to tell they apart they used to wear different colored trim to their shirts.
Materials List.
7" x 10" white card blank
The Image is called Football Phil by DS4J,
Decorative papers are by Paper-mania from there Portobello Road collection
Solid card stock American Crafts
Dies i used, quickutz football, quickutz award ribbon
Spellbinders rectangles.
I cut the bunting on my Silhouette Cameo.
Buttons from my stash,
Challenges Entered Into.
Crafting At The Weekend. Challenge #3 has the theme any thing goes. Please pop over and support this challenge as its only their 3rd.
Digi Galore Challenge Blog. The theme this time is any thing goes, they are also having a DT call if you have ever wanted to be on a team pop over and take a peek.
Crafting When We Can Challenge Blog. The theme for Challenge #73 is friendship. Emily has been friends with the boys for 14 years, they played in the same football team until they were 12, when the FA says mixed team are not allowed, i thought at one stage the whole of the team would chain them selves to the railing of Downing street.
Crafting From The Heart. Challenge #27 has the theme any thing goes, great sponsors and some fab Dt inspiration.
Please pop over and she the beautiful cards my team mates have made to inspire you to join our challenge at Digi Stamps 4 Joy.. If you like the digistamp i used you can buy it at the DS4J store along with lots more stunning images. I look forward to seeing what you have made, crafty hugs Julie Ann.
Wednesday, 16 July 2014
Cre8ivecindy Manley Monday spot light
I would like to share some wonderful news. I am one of the featured cards on Cre8ivecindy this week. On Monday Cindy has a post she calls Manly Monday. I am so proud to have been one of her spot light cards. Please pop over and see the other cards who were also chosen.
Crafty Hugs Julie Ann x
Crafty Hugs Julie Ann x
Labels:
Cardz 4 Guyz,
Male themed cards
Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge #27 At The Beach
Hello, we are having sucht beautiful weather on the south coast gave me lots of inspiration for my second GDT card for Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog. I did tell you how excited and honored to be guesting for them in July The theme for challenge #27 is at the beach. My Grandson Charlie loves to walk a long the sea front and watch the hovercraft and the Isle of Wright ferry.The card i have made today reminds me of him.
Materials List.
8" square Kraft card blank.
The image is called Nolan & The Bullfrog by Fred, She said
Decorative paper is Portabello Road by Papermania.
Solid card stock is American Crafts
Sentiment and icon ruber stamps free with a craft magazine some years ago.
Promarkers / flexmarker satin, ivory, blush, oatmeal, fawn, antique white, sandstone, caramel, grey blue 1.tea green, duck egg.
Graph'it markers 4115, 9100, 9102, 9103,3125, 3170
Buttons from my stash
Challenges Entered Into.
Bearly Mine Challenge blog. Julys challenge has the theme lets do digital. I think most crafters have a digital stamp these days, loads easier to store, and you can print any size, win win.
Creative Card Crew Challenge #66 that the theme Beach or beside the sea, or on the sea. I was very lucky to be chisen in their top 3 last week with my DIY card, pop over and take a peek and share the love.
Crafting Musketeers Challenge blog have the theme summer time. The sunny days we are having put us all in a good mood and we make nice happy summer themed cards.
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge. The theme for July is to use your patterned paper and the image theme is anything goes.
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog the theme for challenge #43 has the theme of summer,
Fairytale Challenge Blog. The theme for challenge #95 the theme is to make a card, with a child, with a child on your card or a card for a child, if i have confused you pop over and take a peek.
Sister Act Challenge Blog. The theme for challenge #65 has an anything goes. As the weather is so good its nice to make a fun summery card.
Graph'it Marker Color Crazy Blog. Challenge #27 has the theme of anything goes. I am still adding to my Graphit markers. I love the depth of the pigment in the pens. I especially like the grey tone. Some beautiful inspiration pop over and take a look at some very remarkable color techniques..
Natalie and Amy Craft Challenge Blog. Challenge #22 has the theme of summer time. They are offering a £15 gift voucher for the winner.
Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog. Challenge #19 has the the theme of Sea, Sand and Surf. I think they mean any thng to be with a day at the beach, water etc.
Please come and support out challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge at the beach. I look forward to visiting your blogs and seeing your beautiful cards and creations.
I thought i would show you a picture of my Mr Charlie and his Grandy. In the background you can see one of the ferry's coming out of Portsmouth dock on its way to France.
Crafty Hugs Julie Ann x
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Materials List.
8" square Kraft card blank.
The image is called Nolan & The Bullfrog by Fred, She said
Decorative paper is Portabello Road by Papermania.
Solid card stock is American Crafts
Sentiment and icon ruber stamps free with a craft magazine some years ago.
Promarkers / flexmarker satin, ivory, blush, oatmeal, fawn, antique white, sandstone, caramel, grey blue 1.tea green, duck egg.
Graph'it markers 4115, 9100, 9102, 9103,3125, 3170
Buttons from my stash
Challenges Entered Into.
Bearly Mine Challenge blog. Julys challenge has the theme lets do digital. I think most crafters have a digital stamp these days, loads easier to store, and you can print any size, win win.
Creative Card Crew Challenge #66 that the theme Beach or beside the sea, or on the sea. I was very lucky to be chisen in their top 3 last week with my DIY card, pop over and take a peek and share the love.
Crafting Musketeers Challenge blog have the theme summer time. The sunny days we are having put us all in a good mood and we make nice happy summer themed cards.
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge. The theme for July is to use your patterned paper and the image theme is anything goes.
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog the theme for challenge #43 has the theme of summer,
Fairytale Challenge Blog. The theme for challenge #95 the theme is to make a card, with a child, with a child on your card or a card for a child, if i have confused you pop over and take a peek.
Sister Act Challenge Blog. The theme for challenge #65 has an anything goes. As the weather is so good its nice to make a fun summery card.
Graph'it Marker Color Crazy Blog. Challenge #27 has the theme of anything goes. I am still adding to my Graphit markers. I love the depth of the pigment in the pens. I especially like the grey tone. Some beautiful inspiration pop over and take a look at some very remarkable color techniques..
Natalie and Amy Craft Challenge Blog. Challenge #22 has the theme of summer time. They are offering a £15 gift voucher for the winner.
Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog. Challenge #19 has the the theme of Sea, Sand and Surf. I think they mean any thng to be with a day at the beach, water etc.
Please come and support out challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge at the beach. I look forward to visiting your blogs and seeing your beautiful cards and creations.
I thought i would show you a picture of my Mr Charlie and his Grandy. In the background you can see one of the ferry's coming out of Portsmouth dock on its way to France.
Crafty Hugs Julie Ann x
Friday, 11 July 2014
Card Creations Plus Fuzzy Buddies Christmas
I would like to share one of the samples I made for the release of Card Creation Plus new Christmas CD's. Fuzzy Buddies that was launched on Create & Craft TV. This CD is full of the features you have come to expect but with the added feature of a image composer, were you can change the colors and design your own toppers with the individual images and accessories.This card would make a card with a small gift for work colleagues or as a teachers present. I have put the measurements at the bottom of this post, no laughing as i am technically computer challenged !
Materials I used to make this Candle Card.
Image, back ground papers, insert from the Fuzzy Buddies Christmas CD By Card Creation Plus.
CCP+ Super Duper 250gsm white card.
Matt Decoupage Print it paper, by CCP+
Glitter film
Ribbon from my stash.
Tea Lights from IKEA
Add A Little Dazzle. Dazzling Diva challenge #33 is Christmas in July.There is a photo inspiration and some lovely DT inspiration.
Nut Crafters Blog. Challenge #72. theme is Christmas in July. Pop over and take a peek.
Hobby Book Challenge Blog. The theme for this challenge is Christmas in July.
Hambo Hoedown Challenge Blog. The theme is 'Tis The season Christmas in July.
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Materials I used to make this Candle Card.
Image, back ground papers, insert from the Fuzzy Buddies Christmas CD By Card Creation Plus.
CCP+ Super Duper 250gsm white card.
Matt Decoupage Print it paper, by CCP+
Glitter film
Ribbon from my stash.
Tea Lights from IKEA
Challenges I have entered my card into.
Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge. The theme for the current challenge is Christmas Critter. My lovey snowman and his robin friend fit in nicely.Add A Little Dazzle. Dazzling Diva challenge #33 is Christmas in July.There is a photo inspiration and some lovely DT inspiration.
Nut Crafters Blog. Challenge #72. theme is Christmas in July. Pop over and take a peek.
Hobby Book Challenge Blog. The theme for this challenge is Christmas in July.
Hambo Hoedown Challenge Blog. The theme is 'Tis The season Christmas in July.
This is the measurements of the card to make a basic Candle Card.
Thank you for stopping by and i hope you enjoyed your stay today, if you would like to join the Card Creation Plus Design Team Inspiration Facebook Group, we would love to see you there.
Crafty hugs Julie Ann x
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Labels:
Card Creation Plus,
Christmas Card.
Thursday, 10 July 2014
Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge #26 DIY ......
Hello, how are we today ? I am so excited to tell you i have been asked to join Cardz 4 Guyz as a guest designer for July ( doing a happy dance) My regular visitors now that i am quite strange, and I love to make cards for the men in my life, so this is a dream Gig. Challenge #26 has the theme of DIY. This card is a homage to my Bob, who is my best friend, a loving dad and hard worker. BUT when it comes to painting and decorating he is a walking disaster. Do you remember when you could buy a tray of sold emulsion for painting ceilings back in the 80's. Bob slipped off the ladder and dumped the whole lot on the new sofa which he had not covered, while i was at work !
Material I used to make my card.
8" White card blank
Solid card stock American Crafts
Polka dot paper American Crafts
Stamp set and sentiments are quite old, i think they were by Papermania, i bought years ago at The Paper Mill Shop
Dies, quickutz paint can and tool box
Spellbinder circle, and do-crafts urban circle.
Grapg'it markers 4115, 4155, 3125, 9100, 9102, 9103, 4170, 3170
Dotty ribbon and card candy from my stash.
Challenges I have entered into.
Graph'it Color Challenge. The theme for challenge #26 is any thing goes but you must use an Alcohol marker, they would like you to used Graph'it but you are welcome to use other brands.
Crafting By Design Challenge Blog. The theme this time is to use a die cut on your project.Were would we be if we did not have a die cutting machine, i know you can buy die cit shapes but not the same. My first machine was a Bigshot and i still love it 6 years on.
The paper shelter Challenge Blog. The theme for challenge #166 is to make a birthday card with a sentiment.
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog. The theme this time is Anythings Goes, Pop and take a peek.
Creative Card Crew. Challenge #65 has the theme of masculine,make a card or a project for a man or boy.
Fran-Tastic Tuesday. Challenge #43 is an anything goes theme. I like this challenge as they welcome all types of crafting, stamping, Digital, topper sheets and they welcome CD-Rom too.
Please come over and support us at Cardz 4 Guyz the design team have made some beautiful cards to inspire you, and i am sure you will be and then share the card you make. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x
Material I used to make my card.
8" White card blank
Solid card stock American Crafts
Polka dot paper American Crafts
Stamp set and sentiments are quite old, i think they were by Papermania, i bought years ago at The Paper Mill Shop
Dies, quickutz paint can and tool box
Spellbinder circle, and do-crafts urban circle.
Grapg'it markers 4115, 4155, 3125, 9100, 9102, 9103, 4170, 3170
Dotty ribbon and card candy from my stash.
Challenges I have entered into.
Graph'it Color Challenge. The theme for challenge #26 is any thing goes but you must use an Alcohol marker, they would like you to used Graph'it but you are welcome to use other brands.
Crafting By Design Challenge Blog. The theme this time is to use a die cut on your project.Were would we be if we did not have a die cutting machine, i know you can buy die cit shapes but not the same. My first machine was a Bigshot and i still love it 6 years on.
The paper shelter Challenge Blog. The theme for challenge #166 is to make a birthday card with a sentiment.
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog. The theme this time is Anythings Goes, Pop and take a peek.
Creative Card Crew. Challenge #65 has the theme of masculine,make a card or a project for a man or boy.
Fran-Tastic Tuesday. Challenge #43 is an anything goes theme. I like this challenge as they welcome all types of crafting, stamping, Digital, topper sheets and they welcome CD-Rom too.
Please come over and support us at Cardz 4 Guyz the design team have made some beautiful cards to inspire you, and i am sure you will be and then share the card you make. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x
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