ATC Swap

Hi Crafters,

These are the atc's that I created for the July Swap at Charmed Cards and Crafts. 

A close-up to show the texture and details.

We had a mood board to take inspiration from which was created using the new Cosmos collection papers from Stamperia.

Moodboard

I used a Sheena Douglas Distressed Grid stencil, texture paste, crackle paste, various paints and Andy Skinner embossing powders to create the texture for my background. My reindeer was cut using an Impression Obsession die and dry brushed with white paint before adding a little sparkle using Nuvo Glacier paste - which doesn't show up in my photo's <groan>

The label was printed on the computer and clear embossed for durability. A few white splatters and presto!

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Love To Craft - #37 ATG

Country View Challenges - Texture

Creative Moments - #174 ATG

A Perfect Time To Craft - #8 ATG

More Mixed Media Challenge - ATG opt. Bright

Thank you for all the lovely comments here recently, I really do appreciate your support and encouragement.

Lorraine

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Jump For Joy!

Hi Crafters,

I'm still trying to post a card every day to whittle down the amount of photos on my computer. Today I have this fun Penny Black stamped image called 'Jump For Joy!'

Recipe:

Image - Penny Black Wooden Stamp

Coloured with Promarkers

Creative Expressions Corner Dies

Spellbinders Floral Oval Die

Marianne Designs Lattice Edged Oval Die

'Friend' - Duo Die

Sentiment Die - The Paper Boutique

Gems

Challenges I'd like to enter:

I Love Promarkers - #390 Birthday

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Add A Die Cut

Penny Black & More Saturday Challenge - ATG opt. Water/Watercolour

As It's Monday I'm sure you don't feel like jumping for joy but hopefully his happy face will cheer you on a little.

See you soon,

Lorraine

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Two-fer

H Crafters,

Today I've got two cards to share. I used some Hobby House Toppers and made similar cards but I have changed the hair colour on one of them with my Promarkers to suit the little boy the card was for.

Simple cards but very sweet I think.

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Cute Card Thursday - #594 Circles

Papercraft Challenge - #21 Use a Circle

Hope you enjoy your Sunday x

Lorraine

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LOTV - James

        Hi Crafters,

Day two of my mission to get a blog post published and more cards shared here.

I hope you like my pink and girly creation.

Recipe:

LOTV Art Pad Image

Tonic Scalloped Oval Die

Lattice Flower Die

LOTV Sentiment Stamp

Star Brads

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Unicorn Challenge - #46 Fully Loaded / CAS

A Bit More Time To Craft - #97 ATG

I loved making this card and creating all the layers and details. The silver glitter swirls were the waste pieces from another die cut that I had kept hoping I could use them someday... and sure enough they came in handy for this card :o)

Does anyone else keep these little pieces or am I in the minority?

Hope to see you here again tomorrow.

Lorraine

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Blogging Mission

Hi Crafters,

I'm going to try and post a bit more often than I have of late. My blog has had to take a back seat lately but I have tons of card pictures on my computer that haven't seen the light of day....so here's one for today :o)

Using a lovely Hunkydory collection, I think it was twilight Forest. A Clearly Besotted Sentiment Stamp and die and those gorgeous pearls.

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Incy Wincy Designs - Fantasy

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - #442 ATG

Thanks for popping by.

Lorraine 

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Passion For Promarker Challenge #505 - Flower Power

Hi Crafters,

Time for a new challenge at Passion For Promarkers

FLOWER POWER

I'm sure you all have flower stamps or digi's in your collection and if not then flower papers and embellishments on your project will count as long as you have used your Promarkers somewhere on your creation. Please tell us in your description where you have used your markers.

Here is my card.

Recipe

Image - Pretty in Plaits by All Dressed Up Stamps
Coloured with Promarkers
Papers - Making Cards Magazine freebie
Stitched Frame die
Apple Blossom Sentiment stamp
Sue Wilson Flower Die

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Cute Card Thursday - #593 ATG
Crafty Friends - #115 Summer Colours

Crafty Calendar Challenge - ATG

Our sponsor this time is

All Dressed Up

and the prize of 2 digi images will go to the lucky winner.

I'm looking forward to seeing what you create this time.

Bye for now,

Lorraine 

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Christmas Card Club Challenge # 16 - Non Traditional Colours

Hi Crafters,

I'm popping in a day late for the Christmas Card Club challenge, but I'm sure Sylvie won't mind. I was at a craft fair yesterday and this post wasn't scheduled so here it is now.

This card has both Non-Traditional colours and image with Santa on a beach and was a request from an Australian relative.

I hope you can visit the other ladies that are taking part, their cards are so inspirational. Links to their blogs can be found in the tab on my sidebar.

Hope you all have a fabulous week. I'll be back tomorrow with my Passion for Promarker design team card, see you then.

Lorraine

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