Thursday, 9 July 2009

Fiskars Challenge meets 2Sketches 4U!!!!

This weeks Challenge at The fabulous Fiskars Blog is..
`To create your own embellishment`
Which I created the Butterfly ...
Anyone can join in .So why not have a go.
If you visit the Fiskars Blog all you need to do is upload your creation and share with us;)
I decided to use the fabulous Sketch #30 from the very creative Kazan at 2S4U Blog!!!!
I love 2s4y Blog and havent joined in with their Sketches for ages!!! and ages!!!!
I love the creations the sketches and the `Inspiration` they have to offer.
I`m completly sucked in by their sheer Charm!!!
I`v seriously missed my 2s4y fix!!!!!
and have lots of `Thankyou`s to be catching up with!!!!!
So without further ado
Here`s my card!!!!

Fiskars shapeboss. SB Butterfly`s template.Border punch,available from HERE.
Cuttlebug folders:Swiss Dots.Floral Fantasy and Textile.
Cosmo Cricket Papers..from the beautiful Paper Pack from Two Spotted Dogs.
Bazzil .Doodlebug.PM.Black stayzon ink.
`Thankyou Ladies`
Lots of love
~~

Wednesday, 8 July 2009

Cuttlebug `Be Inspired # 39`

This weeks `Be Inspired` #39 at the Cuttlebug sees the feature of the
NEW owl Folder soon to be released at CHA!!!!!!!!
I decided to create a little gift set with this weeks theme.
To use
`Owl `s` incorporated drawing Inspiration from the colours`
BLUE GREEN AND PALE ORANGE
with a `Woodsy feel`
The DT have done absolute wonders with this weeks Challenge.
As always sooo full of the most beautiful creations ,
I am sooo `proud` to be amongst them all;)
You can see the rest of the wonderful DT creations HERE.
We would love you to join in and share your creations.
Of course the Cuttlebug are Showcasing the NEW FOLDERS all the way through July.
With Tips Tutorials and designs to get those juices flowing.
An added BONUS is if you do join in this month theres a chance of Winning some of those New Folders!!!!!!!!!!
Dont Forget to check out This POST.to see whats going on.
Right on with
MY CREATIONS
(Collectivly)

A card...

A Tag...

An accetate Bag (filled with relaxing Pot Pureet)

and a Recycled Picture......

closer up view...

I used Cosmo Cricket & Prima Papers(of which the owls trees and bees were hand cut from).
A real leaf from the garden embossed using Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Folder.
Bazzil Bling.Twigs ,Raffia.Pot pureet.Nut shell.Accetate. Black stayzon ink.
Dewdrops `Patties Pretties`Cardboard ,string buttons,ribbon,(my craft box)
Gesso. Accrylic paints.K&Co Rub ons .Craft robo.Fiskars Border Punch.
A cardboard box ripped recycled to create the card and tag.
Pheww I think that`s it.
If you do join in dont forget to leave a comment on Mr.Linky so we can
share your creations with you.
`Thankyou`
Look Forward to seeing you there!!!
Lots of Love
~~

Tuesday, 7 July 2009

I-C-S # 24...

Heres my card for this weeksfabulous sketch byDAWN at I-C-S Sketch #24.
The sketches are always easy to follow over there.
So if your in need of a little Inspiration look No Further!!!!
The DT have done Marvells with the sketch.
My Card.....

Close up...

Basic Grey (cupcakes) MM Brad.K&Co rubons.Craft robo.Cuttlebug/CB Embossing folder(Stylized Swirls)Ribbon string &button from my craft box.Sewing on Sewing Machine.
`Thanks` Dawn for the wonderful sketches...
If you do join in dont forget to link up HERE so we can come share your creations with you.
Theres a beautiful RAK up from the lovely Dawn too!!!
Hope the sun is shining for you all........
Ill be back tommorrow with my creations for the Cuttlebug Blog!!!!
`Thanks` to those who visit:) x
Have a lovely Week Everyone.
Lots of love
~~

Friday, 3 July 2009

Fiskars Sketch Challenge...

Heres my quick and Easy card for the fabulous Sketch Challenge over on
The Fiskars Blog.
Theres still time to join in .
We would love to see you all come join in over there!!!!!and share your creations.
Some fab creations going on!!!!with plenty of Inspiration!!!!!
MY CARD

a close up..

Fiskars border corner Braid punch,X-tra large squeeze punch(hearts).
Fiskars scissors,stamps & Paper trimmer.All available from HERE
PapersBG. Bling from Kaban.String from craft box.
Cuttlebug/CB Swiss dots embossing folder.
Letraset rubons and Papermania small alpha mini`s.
`Thankyou` Ladies...

`Happy 4th July` Everyone.....
and dont foget to visit the Cuttlebug Blog at.....
this Post
to see what`s going on!!!!
Lots of prizes up for grabs..
Go take a peek you wont want to miss out there!!!!
Hope your all enjoying your Weekend.....

Wednesday, 1 July 2009

Cuttlebug `BeInspired` # 38

Heres my very First card for this weeks fabulous
`Be Inspired`#38 Challenge.....
at the Cuttlebug Blog!!!!`WoW` I am seriously delighted that Maggie asked me to join her Senior Design Team!!!!!!
`WoW` what a fantastic Creative Team they are.
Lot`s of scrummy goodness coming from them your way!!!!!
What a real `Pleasure` indeed.......
This weeks Cuttlebug theme is based
`Stars and Buttons`......
`Blue`` Red `and `White` Theme......
What better way to Feature the New CB Folder `Stars` .....
The DT have done a fabulous job creating with these which you can see over on the Blog !!!
Plenty to get the juices flowing for sure.
My card was created using a star to cut on a 5" square card.
Layered and embossed with swiss dots embossing folder!!!
White stayzon ink.Charm dangles created by me using an assortment of beads and findings,
Jew Drops from `Patties Pretties`Ribbon from my local market,stars cut out and embossedwith swiss dots CB .Prima flowers,A little bit of ripped blue cardboard!!!!buttons from my craft box,
Ali Edwards Font!!!,Doodlebug rub-ons.
My card especially for
`Meda`
`Happy Birthday`

a close up...(click on images for a clearer view)

We would love to see you join in the Challenge.
When you see whats going on over there I know youll be
Catching the `Bug` too!!!!!!!Yhahahah..................
This weeks Sponsor is from: Provocraft
So if your in need of a little Inspiration pop over the Blog to see what you have to do to be in with a chance at winning some fab Prizes!!!!
Of course all the way through the
Month of July theres going to be loads!!!
going on ... Plenty of
`Inspiration` Tips Tuorials Prizes...
`Giving` you a real taste of the New Cuttlebug folders soon to be released at CHA!!!
Fasten your seat belts be prepared for the RIDE!!!!!
Look forward to seeing you there!!!!
Cant wait to see what you all come up with!!!
Enjoy the rest of your Day
Lots of love
~x~

Tuesday, 30 June 2009

I-C-S # 23...

Crikey how the time fly`s..
We are onto this weeks I-C-S Sketch #23 already!!!
Can you believe that!!!!!
No I cant either.
The Team have come up trumps with this weeks sketch.
Would be great to see you all joining in .
Right on with my card....

a close up...
me & u?

BG Craft Robo,Doodlebug,Cosmo cricket,CB Swiss Dots embossing folder.

If you do join in dont forget to link back up to the Blog so we can share your creations...
`Thankyou`...
Have a lovely Day
Lots of love
~x~

Monday, 29 June 2009

A Little Tutorial...

I thought I would share my `Tutorial`
I created for the FISKARS Blog.
So here goes....

Card with box and Necklace

Materials

Fiskars Tools all available from HERE
Border punch (scalloped lace) Shape boss. (Butterfly template) Scissors
Shape cutter (mini starter set)
Shapcutter clear Mat

Other Materials
Button. Craft string, Ribbon all from craft Box.
Beads and jewellery findings,
2 jump rings 2,eye pins,Artisan jewellery kit
Cuttlebug .Cuttlebug embossing folder (stylized flower)
CO-Ordinations cardstock.
3d Foam pads.Double sided tape.

Firstly prepare all pieces needed to decorate your box and card.
Cut out two pieces of card score cut emboss and assemble as shown in photo.

Cut out all desired butterflies layer altogether using 3d foam pads.

Take a strip of card and use water punch to create border all down side one edge.
Add double sided tape to the back of your border strip. (As shown)


Now that all the pieces are assembled you can start to assemble your creations.

For the card.
Measure and cut a strip of cardstock to fit the centre of your card. Emboss with your folder and place along the middle face of your card with securing with tape.
Measure cut and add border along the bottom edge of your card.
Add ribbon along front face of card and tie.
With all the assembled pieces of the larger of the two butterflies secure it
to the top of your card
(As shown in the completed photo.)
Thread a button with your string and stick in the centre of butterfly to complete.
Use txt of your choice to suit the Occasion for the finished card.
I left my message off my final card I can add the text of my choice when I need a card to send.

For the Box
Thread with string through the middle of your button and place in the middles of your small cut out butterlfy.
Add the punched out border strip around the top edge of lid to decorate.
Assemble the box together!!!
Wrap ribbon around the box add butterfly to the centre securing
with 3d foam pads to complete.

For the Necklace

Take your eye-pin thread all desired beads through + add jump ring.
Finally thread through the string to complete
your easy gift to go inside your completed box.
There you have your matching gift and Card
I do hope this Tutorial is easily understandable to you.
I hope it gives you Inspiration to create your own gifts.
We would love to see you share your creations.
If there’s anything needs explaining I am only to glad to help just ask.
Any comments or advice`Good Bad even Ugly` Welcome ...lol.....
Have a lovely MonDay x

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Oh and I would just like to share my exiting News.
I was asked by the wonderful Maggie to join the `Fabulous` Cuttlebug DT!!!
`wOw` to say I`m Exited and honoured is an understatement.
Have you visit the CB Blog!!!!
You really must if you havent The Ladies are all `Fabulous` with the most `gorgeous`
creations tutorials and Prizes!!!!
Go check the Blog out..Only days away from the CHA reveals!!!!!
Lots of Prizes to be won right through the month of July!!!!....
Lots of Love
~x~

Saturday, 27 June 2009

Fiskars ` Challenge` Fit For A Queen ....

Here is my creations for this weeks `Challenge` at `Fiskarettes Blog`
`Fit For A Queen`
I decided to use one of the crowns that Caroline and Jayne shared from HERE..



Fiskars ,Trimmer and scissors,Border and corner punch(Braid) .Papers freebie from IkeaGoodness.Doodlebug Rub ons.
Sakura Pens.Black ribbon and diamonds from my craft box.
all Fiskars Products available from HERE:
So why not join us and if you wish to share your creations take a look HERE
`Thankyou` Ladies...
Have a wonderful Day..
Ill be back tommorrow with Project and some very exiting News:)
lots of love
~x~

Wednesday, 24 June 2009

ANNOUNCING CB COUNTDOWN TO CHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Everyone:

Remember when CB gave you a sneak peek of the new Cuttlebug embossing folders?
Wouldn't you like to see them in FULL DETAILS in PERSON?
At the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog, they are having a Countdown to the Summer CHA '09 CELEBRATION!!!!
Beginning June 29th until July 31st, they will be having a FULL month of previews of the new folders and lots of really fun ideas from the design team!!
Plus, there will be challenges and prizes where you could win some of the NEW folders not yet
released to the public!! How COOL is that???

Help us spread the word! And in doing so, 2 Lucky readers will be entered to win one these 2 wonderful kits FULL of embellishments and papers from the Anna Griffin Collection including the Acrylic album as well.
How can you win????

Go pop on over to the CB Blog HERE

Be sure that you’re registered as a Follower on the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog

Have a shout out in a forum and CREATE A POST ON YOUR BLOG about the Countdown to CHA event!

Leave a comment on THIS post on the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog with the link to your blog and/ forum post(s) you have created with the shout out(s)! to be entered in the drawing for the wonderful kits.

Winners will be notified on June 29th, 2009.

We have created this ad for you to use, in your blog or anywhere else :)
Help Spread the word Dont Forget to pop over to CB and let them know you did!!!!!!
You have to be in it to `Win It`
Have `fun`
Hope the sun is shining for you all today...
Lots of love
~x~

Tuesday, 23 June 2009

I-C-S # 22

Heres my card for this weeks fabulous I-C-S Sketch # 22 by the very talented Dawn,
This week sees the Sponsor:
LIL-BOO BOUTIQUE
who has the prettiest stamped images up to one lucky Winner.
Lil and Sam kindly gave the DT the beautiful images to create with:)
`Thankyou` so much they are `beautiful`.
We would love to see you join in!!!!
You can create whatever and however with the sketch.
All we want is you to have fun!!!
MY CARD.
(Sunglasses please).....

K&Co.Cuttlebug Emboss folder(Swiss Dots)Doodlebug Fiskars Border punch,(scolloped lace)
sewing on sewing machine.Berry pin(Tescos)
`Thankyou` Ladies.
Have a lovely Day
lots of love
~x~