Bold and Beautiful

Hi Crafters,

Well the weekend is here and hopefully we will go out somewhere today so I'll make this a quick post.

Here are three cards, all using a Sara Davis Antique Edge border die, Phill Martin Sentiment Dies and a few embossing folders and ribbon from my stash.

Challenges I'd like to enter:

As You Like It Challenge - Favourite way to add text + why

I love using my dies to add sentiments and text. I have gathered quite a collection together over the years so I can usually find something that fits a particular theme that is asked for. Using dies gives a clean, crisp cut word which works better for me than stamping.

Krafty Chicks - #470 ATG/ Just a Sentiment

Crafty Gals Corner - #198 Emboss It

Bye for now

Lorraine

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Floral Trio

Hi Crafters,

As another week comes to a close I have three cards to share with you.

I have been using my Tattered Lace dies and Charisma CD roms to create these floral cards.

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Tuesday Morning Sketches - #518 Sketch

Try It on Tuesday - In My Garden There Is...

Crafty Creations - #397 ATG

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - #445 ATG

Well that's all from me today, I have a stall selling some of my cards at a local farmers market and craft event this morning so I had better get on my way and start setting up!

Have a great day!

Lorraine 

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Vintage Madame Rose

Hi Crafters,

I have a vintage themed card for you today using the Tattered Lace Madame Rose die and matching Picture Postcard USB.

After printing and die cutting all the elements I've added some peach lace and green organza ribbon to match the colours in the collection and inked all the edges of the papers.

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Unicorn Challenge - #46 Fully Loaded

Craft Dee Bowz  - Aug ATG + Bow

Allsorts Challenge - #534/5 Feminine

Well, how did it get to Thursday already?

This week has flown by, it will soon be the weekend and the beginning of September!

Have a great day,

Lorraine

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Music To My Ears!

Hi Crafters,

Well I'm glad it's going to be cooler here today I had almost melted!

I hope you had a great Bank Holiday weekend and did lots of fun family stuff.

Here's  my card for today though which fits in with a few challenges.

Recipe

Image - Crafters Companion Angelica and Adam CDrom

Postage Stamp Frame Die

Joy Crafts Music Die 6002/0272 inked and embossed

Tonic Scalloped Square Die

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Incy Wincy Designs - Musical Instruments and Singers

Cardz 4 Guyz - #227 Celebrate

Cute Card Thursday - #596 Embossing

Aud Sentiments - #234 Masculine Project + Sentiment

Hope you have a good day.

Lorraine

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Everybody loves shoes!

Hi Crafters,

Well yesterday was scorching!

I hope you are keeping cool today.

I have a feminine card today using these pretty papers and Tattered Lace Shoe Die

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Crafty Friends - #117 Add Embellishments

Allsorts Challenge - #534/5 Feminine

Time Out Challenge - #142 Fashionable

Thanks for visiting and I hope you have a lovely Sunday.

Lorraine

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Giddy-up!

Hi Crafters,

A cute little Hobby House topper for today's card.

Another simple card using a Hobby House topper and DP that's been in my stash for ages.

I've chosen red gingham ribbon and pearlescent blue card stock for the die cuts and punched out two corner details using an EK Success punch.

Challenges I'd like to enter:

The Crafters Cafe - #225 Dots +or Stripes

Digi Doodle Studio - #19 Spots +or Stripes

It's hot here today, hope you're keeping cool.

Lorraine

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Trinket Box

Hi Crafters,

Today I haven't got a card for you but I do have a wooden trinket box that I have decorated.

Firstly, I painted the box with gold acrylic paint and while this was drying I started to die cut the filigree parts from black card. I used various Creative Expressions dies for the lid and a Marianne Designs die for around the base. Then I used gold gilding wax on the black die cuts to tie in with the gold box and highlight the embossed details. After sticking these in place I added the braiding using hot glue and began the process of decorating the lid with lots of flowers, beads, pearl strings and leaves from my stash.

Challenges I'd like to enter:

613 Avenue Create - #224 ATG/Create or Decorate a Container

Not Just Cards - #70 ATG

I hope you liked my little box, see you tomorrow for more fun projects.

Lorraine

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