CAS Bird

 Hi there! We're just coming out of a couple of weeks of strict Lockdown, so Im very happy to be back at our Beach House for a week of creativity and relaxation! 

Here is a card I made, which was inspired by the sketch at Global Design Project.

I hope you can see how I interpreted the sketch. I used an old Stampin Up Embossing Folder for the trees.

The bird was coloured with Karin  and Zig Markers.

Stamps: SU Etched in Nature, SU Flowering Blooms

I'm sharing at the following challenges:-

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CAS Colours & Sketches #430

 Hi there Crafty Friends! It's time for another challenge at CAS Colours & Sketches and we have Holly as our host this month. She has given us a fun sketch to play with this week. 

I stamped the leaves with Zig Markers and coloured with Altenew Metallic Paint. I used an embossing folder on white card, trimming it down to fit the sketch and adhered the fussy-cut leaves and sentiment.

Stamps: Kaisercraft

I hope you'll pop on over to our blog to see the wonderful creations from our Design Team and be inspired to join us in the challenge.

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Dragonfly Garden

 Hi there. I have been very busy making cards for DTs, but today I made a card for fun:) It was inspired by the pretty colours for this weeks Global Design Project Challenge.

I stamped the foliage with Altenew Ink and added more depth of colour to the centre image with a Zig Marker. The card was sponged with Distress and Altenew Inks.  The Dragonfly was stamped and shaded with Zig Markers and shimmer added with Nuvo Glitter Gloss Marker. 

Stamps: Stampin Up Dragonfly Garden, Flowering Blooms; Gina K Autumn Silhouettes

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52 CHRISTMAS CARD THROWDOWN (july Stash)

   The fourth Saturday of each month at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown is either a Stash or Technique challenge.

AndrejaM, our host decided to go for Stash this month and she wants to see 'Vellum on a Window Card'. 

                                  

I made a Shaker card, although it's a lot more subtle than a shaker with acetate.

I die-cut the Christmas Tree panel and adhered to the Vellum, added the sequins and

adhered on a sponged background. I used the co-ordinating die to emboss the middle white panel and matted with black card, then adhering to the white card base. 

To finish I added the die-cut birds and sentiment.

Dies: Delicate Pine Frame

Stamp: SSS Chunky Christmas

I hope you'll visit the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown blog to see what the rest of the team created with this theme and then be inspired to join in the challenge!

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Twofer Birds

 Hi there. This is a super quick post. Here are a couple of cards for this month's Twofer Card Challenge...

The bird die is from Elizabeth Craft Designs, called Love Birds. Both of the beautiful sentiments are from Stamplorations.

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CAS Colours & Sketches #429

  Hi there Crafty Friends! It's time for another challenge  at  CAS Colours & Sketches and we have Holly as our host this month. She has given us another wonderful colour combo with which to create.

I stamped this image with Karin Markers, shading with Zig Markers. 

Stamps: Gina K 'Love at All Times', 'Beautiful Bees'

I hope you'll pop on over to our blog to see the wonderful creations from our Design Team and be inspired to join us in the challenge.

I'm also sharing my card at the following challenges:-

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CAS Christmas Card, Colourful Butterflies and Sushi

 I have a few cards to share today. We are back in Lockdown, so crafting is the best way to spend my time. 

I'm getting in to the spirit of Christmas in July with this card. I stamped, coloured and fussy-cut  the snowman. Next I stamped all the other images and sentiments, colouring with Zig Markers.

Stamps: Hello Bluebird Frosty Friends, Colorado Craft Company Christmas Presents

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I made a wash with Karin Markers and Cosmic Shimmer Powder. The Eucalyptus Wreaths were die-cut from a smooshed background. Next I stamped the butterfly, coloured with Karin markers and fussy-cut.  I added some glitter to the butterfly with a Nuvo Glitter Gloss Pen. To finish I stamped the sentiment.

Stamps: Stampin Up Butterfly Brilliance

Die: Alexandra Renke Eucalyptus Wreath

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I have missed making butterfly cards, so I decided to make another one and revisited one of my fave Penny Black stamps. The image was stamped and coloured with Karin Markers and blended loosely with water. 

Stamps: Penny Black Trio of Butterflies; Stamplorations Bloomfully: Wonderful

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I couldn't stop smiling while I was creating this card!  I love this adorable set.  

Stamps and Dies: Gina K I Like the Way You Roll

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I'm sharing my cards at the following challenges:-

Christmas Card

1st Butterfly

ALLSORTS CHALLENGE

***For a Lady ***

2nd Butterfly

Sushi

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Stripes and Flowers

 I enjoyed water-colouring this image this afternoon...

I made the striped background with an Embossing folder and Karin Markers. The image was also coloured with Karin Markers on beautiful watercolour paper and fussy-cut

Stamps: Simon Says Stamp Friendly Flowers 

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For a Lady

For a Lady

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Penny Black Saturday Challenge (July Reminder)

 It's the 3rd Saturday of the month, so we have more inspiration for you at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge.  The challenge this month is...

'Anything Goes'
or
'Monochrome'

(Use shades of any one colour)

I think this is the first time I've inked this beautiful Penny Black Stamp and I love the image  in Monochrome. I used my fave Altenew Inks and a Zig for some shading. 

Stamps: Penny Black Escape, Banner Sentiments

Die:  Out to Sea (birds),  Rectangle

You can see more inspiration from our talented  DT at our blog. I hope you have the opportunity to join in our challenge.

The prize for this challenge is provided by our generous sponsor:

Prize - $20 voucher!

If you'd like to be considered for a guest designer spot for a future challenge, please add 'GDT' after your name on the link-up...and remember to check back to see if you've been chosen!

52 Christmas Card Throwdown (July Theme )

  Hi there Crafty Friends. It's time for the 3rd challenge of Jun for 52CCT with Andreja M  as our host.  She wants to see Pinecones on our  Christmas cards. 

I stamped the pinecones and greenery around the edge of the white panel with Distress Inks, sponging the edges to fill in gaps and spritzed with a touch of water.  Next I stamped the sentiment. I then used a die to emboss the frame and then mounted on the kraft card.

Stamps: Penny Black Nature's Gifts; Technique Tuesday Celebrate the Season

Die: Stamplorations Wonky Rectangle

I hope you'll visit the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown blog to see what the rest of the team created with these colours and then be inspired to join in the challenge!

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CAS Mix Up JUL'21 Reminder

    Hi there. Just popping in to remind you about this month's  CAS Mix Up Challenge.   This month is a Mixed Media themed challenge. Coni is our host and the prompt is 'ACOHOL INK on VELLUM'. There are some links to video tutorials on the CAS MIX UP blog. Please be sure to keep your card designs Clean and Simple and include one other Mixed Media element.

 You can see more inspiration from our Design Team at our blog.

I'm also sharing my card at the following:-

ABC Christmas Challenge ('O' for Off to one side)

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