Thursday 5 November 2015

As You Like It Challenge - #66 Favourite Hobby & WHY

Hi Crafters,

I think I can safely say that my favourite hobby is Card Making, followed closely by Papercraft.
I just love making cards, I find it so relaxing to shut myself away in my craft room and create all sorts of cards and projects. It helps me to de-stress and unwind.
I am sharing two cards today using lots of embossing and dies...






Recipe
Background Embossing Folder - Magazine Freebie
Corner Dies - Joy Crafts 6002/0135
Champagne Glasses - Marianne Designs LR0237
Words - Britannia Dies
Gems and Ribbon Bow

Challenges I'd like to enter:
Crafting From The Heart - #84 ATG
Fab 'n' Funky - #280 Die Cuts & or Punches
Incy Wincy Designs- ATG
Papertake Weekly - ATG


We are sponsored this time by Shape EZ.

Thanks for joining me today and for all your lovely comments.
As this goes live I shall be browsing the stalls at the Birmingham NEC Crafts For Christmas Event and no doubt spending a little on more crafty stash - we can never have too many dies or stamps, or papers, or ribbons, or cardstock, or..  well all of it really he, he.
I'll share a picture of my goodies when I return.

See you soon,

Lorraine

24 comments:

dutchess said...

Beautiful cards Lorraine all that embossing detail...just fabulous....enjoy the NEC intended to go today but still not feeling up to it....xxxx

coldwaters2 said...

Wow Lorraine these are two very ornate, luxurious, classy creations, the die cuts, embossing and the card designs look ACE.
hugs
lorraine x

aussie aNNie said...

Classy and elegant cards, love the dies used.
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Pamellia said...

Wow Lorraine, these are just stunning! White on white is so hard to pull off, but with the touches of gold and silver, they just jump off the screen! Elegant and posh! hugs :)

brenda said...

This is stunning Lorraine, white on white always scares me a little but I should take a lead from this as every little element stands out so well.

Hope you are enjoying the NEC and will leave a few things for tomorrow as looks like I am going to be able to go.

B x

Elaine Stark said...

Stunning card. I love all the texture using embossng folders and dies. Elaine

Erika said...

Oooo don't forget to show us your new stash and enjoy the NEC.
I love both your anniversary cards Lorraine, mainly white with just a touch of silver or gold. Great use of dies.

Happy craft shopping!
Hugs Erika. x

Diane said...

Very posh indeed Lorraine !! Wonderfull !!

hugs Diane xx

Lorraine said...

Gorgeous cards Lorraine, love the design and all those dies.
Lorraine x

Linda Levoir said...

2 utterly fabulous cards. I love the way you used the gems to suggest bubbles :) xx

cotnob said...

Beautiful cards Lorraine, gorgeous die cut and embossed details - such an elegant design.
Pauline
x

Brenda said...

Your cards are gorgeous. You have definitely mastered your craft of choice. I can't wait to see more and what goodies you bring home.

meg said...

Wonderful design Lorraine,I love that you have mounted the embossed panel onto plain card stock, changing the sentiment and colour of the wording to suit the anniversary a great idea beautiful elegant keepsakes

Jenny L said...

Hi Lorraine,
2 brilliant cards and perfect for the occasions.
I love your super designs of these, and wonderful embossed backgrounds.
Great glasses die too.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Sue said...

Such beautiful cards Lorraine, truly elegant and stylish - I love white on white but never quite have the courage to go for it. Your designs are beautiful.
Sue...xxx

Joey said...

Rainey this is gorgeous, love the texture you built up. Jo x

Anonymous said...

Stylish and gorgeous! hugs me xx

Karen said...

Stunning creations, Lorraine. The embossing is spectacular, adding the loveliest designs to your elegant work. The bubbly is beautiful and I adore the use of the Joy! Crafts corners. You do elegance and whimsy equally well.. it is always a treat to visit you and your beautiful works of art! Have a wonderful weekend. :o)

Hugs and blessings,
Karen

Carol S. said...

Wowzer!!! Fab cards and love white on white. Gorgeous designs. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Tracy said...

Absolutely stunning! These are so classy and elegant. They'll be treasure to their owners. Hugs!

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Two utterly beautiful card. Both so fabulous. Thanks so much for joining in with our 'Diecuts & Punches' challenge at Fab 'n' Funky. We're so glad you did. Your cards are so perfect for this challenge. Looking forward to seeing your fabulous talent in the lineup again soon. Hugs, Wends x Fab 'n' Funky DT

nnalorac said...

Stunning cards, Lorraine, love white on white and all the embossing. Carol xx

Tindaloo said...

Loving this elegant wedding card ♥

crafty-stamper said...

Stunning cards love all the embossing and the corner die-cut very elegant
carol x