. . . Jelly Welly . . .

Tessellation

2012-03-12T11:59:00.000Z

This week is Leo with us at Daring Cardmakers and she wants us to create a card with
Tesselletion

I'd like you to create a card featuring a tessellating pattern. You can probably remember doing tessellation in math class at school right? Basically all you're doing is making a pretty pattern with shapes that fit together perfectly on all sides, like tiling. It's up to you how you interpret the dare so it could be a pattern on a paper already made or even a pattern you make yourself, have fun! :) x Leo

Here is my card:

Have a wonderful day!

See you soon!

The Ribbon Reel Challenge # 23

2012-03-06T16:29:00.000Z

Over at The Ribbon Reel Keilly has came up with this fabulous photo and ask we create a card or project with using

Newsprint/ Twine/ Ribbon

Inspirational image :

My card :

"I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in the garden."

Ruth Stout

Wish you all beautiful day!

Used Material :

Cream card base, Blue + Craft + White cardstock, Newsprint, Velvet ribbon + Cotton lace + Button twine + tea roses - all from The Ribbon Reel, Papermania alpha minis, Melissa Frances transfer, Petit baking paper cases, Adhesive pearl heart, Woodware buttons, Thread, Ink

Best of the Web

2012-03-05T20:59:00.001Z

Hello everybody. I have exciting news for you to share. My blog was chosen as the

Best of the Web no. 54

at Pocketchange Lifestyle blog.

Just click here to see.

DCM Colour Combo For March

2012-03-02T22:04:00.000Z

This Friday it's the first Friday of the month and that means a fabulous

Colour Combo Challenge

at The Daring Cardmakers.

Kathy has chosen these colours for us :

Caramel, Pale Lemon, Duck-egg Blue

and a touch of Gold

Here is the inspiration photo:

and my card :

We dance for laughter, we dance for tears, we dance for madness, we dance for fears, we dance for hopes, we dance for screams, we are the dancers, we create the dreams.

Have a nice Friday!

Used Material :

Cream cardstock card, Crate Paper + Melissa Frances + MME + The Girl's paperie patterned papers, Bazzill Monochromatics, Satin ribbon, Button, Zva Creative brad, Prima Marketing adhesive pearls, Melissa Frances transfers, White foam sheet, Circle punch, Paper roses, Spellbinder Nestabilities, Foam pads, Thread, Inks

Marie Antoinette

2012-02-24T16:01:00.012Z

Hello everyone and welcome to another Daring Cardmakers friaday challenge this time with Sharon.

I want to see your Vintage Parisian/Palace of Versailles creations as this week's theme is

Marie Antoinette

There are lots of possibilities with this theme - your card doesn't necessarily have to feature the Queen herself, but can be in a Baroque/Palace of Versailles style, or something inspired by the fantastic gowns and wigs she wore. Or, you could even opt for a 'let them eat cake' inspired card (even though she apparently never actually said that!)

Here is my design:

A gown for little princess :0) I went for pink (girl ) and blue ( royal) colour combo

To create something special I inserted lace between the pink tissue paper.

My advice : don't throw away tissue paper! You can reuse it for your projects and designs.

These cotton buttons are from Tea House Bridge

My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Portabello Road 'Party' Celebrate and 'Family' First Class paper are for the background and MME Quite Contrary Summer paper is for the gown top.

I painted Melissa Frances crown embellie with acrylic paint

I am finishing with a quote from Marie Antoinette :

Marie Antoinette : "This is ridiculous."

Comtesse de Noailles : "This, Madame, is Versailles."

Have a fantastic and crafty Friday! Looking forward to seeing your cards on DCM.

Used Material :

Kraft cardstock, MME Lost&Found patterned paper, Tissue paper, Laces, Velvet ribbon, Saten ribbon, Buttons, Maya Road kraft tag, Paper roses, Melissa Frances emblellishments, Papermania pearl brad, Mounting foam tape, Thread, Ink pads

The Ribbon Reel Challenge #22

2012-02-20T11:12:00.004Z

Every other Monday is very special for me. It's The Ribbon Reel Challenge blog time.

I am so excited!

Helen prepared fantastic theme for us

to create a card /project using the colours KRAFT, WHITE, BLUE with touch of RED, NATURAL TWINE/TWILL!

Inspiration photo :

Here is my creation :

Have a fabulous day!

Post It !

2012-02-20T10:47:00.001Z

At Daring Cardmakers is Rein's turn for this week challenge :

It`s Rein here this week and my dare for you is

"postable" people

Please use things with a postage/mail theme such as postmen, postage stamps, parcel delivery or perhaps postage-inspired greetings on you card.

For more fantastic inspirations from Daring Cardmakers Designer Team click here.

My card :

Postage stamp is associated with travelling.

Have a beautiful Monday !

Pretty Hearts and Paper Doilies

2012-02-11T20:37:00.000Z

What a fantastic dare was chosen by Nat this week at The Daring Cardmakers.

She wants us to see make cards with her two favourite design elements

Hearts and Paper Doilies

Here is my card :

I was immediately in love with the red heart Wilton doilies. Just perfect for my Valentine :0)

As I went through my stash I've found old Fancy Pants - All Fall patterned paper from 2008
I though it be lovely to make colour combo using free gift from current Simply Cards and Papercraft Magazine - Hot Off The Press.

I've painted Maya Road wings with white acrylic paint, while the paint was wet I dusted the wings with some brown embossing powder then I cut the white doily in to small pieces to create shabby background for the felt heart and embellished with Primark pearl stud earring.

All cotton buttons are from Tea House Bridge

and Cosmo Cricket Rub-a-dub-dub rub ons

Have a wonderful day!

Used Material :

Cream card, Hot Off The Press - Soft Nostalgia, Fancy Pants - All Fall, MME kraft paper, Wilton doilies, Felt heart from John Lewis, Lace, Buttons from Tea House Bridge, Primark pearl earring, Maya Road chipboard wings, Embossing powder, Acrylic paint, Inks, Thread

Yellow Heart Valentine

2012-02-06T21:54:00.000Z

My second card is Valentine card. I've chosen very contrast colours and instead of traditional red I went for nontraditional yellow heart. I love this colour, it's so stimulating and optimistic.

The greatest treasures are those invisible to the eye but found by the heart!

See you very soon I am off to bed.

The Ribbon Reel Challenge #21

2012-02-06T17:33:00.000Z

I've got two more cards to share with you today.

Can you believe that we got challenge #21 at The Ribbon Reel Challenge blog?!

Not only is Lenet our fabulous host but she is also celebrating her birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU LENET !

...and this is what she's chosen for us :

"create a BIRTHDAY card /project using the COLOURS from the photo, plus RIBBON, LACE, ROSES and STITCHING!"

Click here to see more fantastic cards from our design team.

Here is my card:

The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough!

Baking Paper Cases Flowers

2012-02-06T14:41:00.000Z

You know them very well, you using them in your kitchen for baking cupcakes, muffins and little sweet mini cakes.

Now there is another option how to use baking paper cases.

Create paper flowers for your paper project!

Ready to start my tutorial?

Sainsbury's 100 Petit Four Cases baking paper cases and some saved cases from chocolate

Fold in to half and draw the line.

Cut out center.

You will get hole :0) Bigger hole smaller flower!

Stitch around the edge.

Gather together.

Apply strong glue or use heat gun.

Make another layer. You can make more then two if you want.

Adhere die cut circle.

Apply strong glue for your flower center finish.

I've used Prima Marketing Fuchsia Sultan Gem flower center.

You can use beads, buttons, breads, gems ...

...and here is my flower on my card. I layered 3 baking cases, each one slightly smaller then adhered die cut scallop circle and Prima Marketing flower center.

Now check your cupboard and get ready to craft!If you don't have any baking cases at home just put them on your shopping list. There are so many colours and designs out in the baking departments.

Have a lovely afternoon!

Used Material :

Sainsbury's 100 Petit Four Cases baking paper cases, Scissors, Thread, Pencil, Heat gun, Woodware circle punch, Prima Marketing flower centers

Daring Cardmakers February's Colour Combo

2012-02-06T13:29:00.000Z

Hello everybody! Hope that you had fabulous weekend. Yes,winter finaly arrived with its duvet :0)

For me the second Christmas :0)

My big news is that I have a new Daring Cardmaker designer teamie

GEZ

Her cards are really amazing, I am soooo glad to have her.

Pop to Daring Cardmakers blog to check out fabulous cards and news about our team.

This week it's the First Friday of the Month Colour Combo Challenge and it's Jo back again with her choice of colours:

Pink and Red

Just in case you need a little more colour-inspiration here's a photo to get you thinking:

My card:

I've got tutorial for you ready. So please don't go anywhere :0)

Used Material :

White cardstock, Melissa Frances + MME + Pink Paislee patterned papers, Ribbons, Cosmo Cricket rub - ons, Baking paper cases, Gem beads, Spellbinder Nestabilities, Scallop circle punch, Prima marketing flower centers, Chalk ink, Ink pad, Thread and heat gun

Wishi Washi

2012-01-30T14:08:00.000Z

Hello everyone! I am a bit late for this week Daring Cardmakers dare.

It was Jo's turn to set up dare for us :

"This week it's Jo here with a challenge, which is;

Wishi Washi

I would like you this week to make a card using Washi or Deco Tape, you can use it to create a background, an embellishment or just use it as an accent.

If you don't have any - you can still join in by making your own washi style tape - use double sided tape and tissue paper or printed tracing paper or vellum as an alternative. "

I made two cards :

Used Material :

Cream cardstock, Crate Paper, MME patterned papers, MME frame, Seam binding, Lace, Buttons, American Craft letter stickers, Melissa Frances transfer, Washi tape, Linen fabric, Thread, Mounting pads and ink

Second card was made shortly after my visit in The Royal Academy of Arts - David Hokney's exhibition.

And here is my creation :

Anything simple always interests me.

(David Hockney)

Have the most wonderful Monday !

Used Material :

White, yellow, purple and blue cardstock, Washi tapes, X - cut die cuts, Heart sticker, Rub-on, Blue Acrylic paint, Threads

Red and White

2012-01-23T14:43:00.001Z

My second card to share with you is for the Valentine's day. I made it in typical red and white colours, using some leftovers from my previous weeks.

The sentiment reminds me one amazing song from one very missing man :

My Valentine creation :

I love to come home to visit my parents. I am digging with my mum in her all stash and flying to UK with overpacked suitcase full of buttons, threads, laces, ribbons but most of all new ideas.

The leftovers are from the white and red cardstock, craft note pad, MME Lost and found, Crate Paper Emma's Shoppe Collection

The red ribbon is from my Christmas present :0)

I trim white cardstock using pinking scissors and yellow ink around the edges.
I've used MME Clever 'Family Ties' Small Accessories frame and made some stitching

I've krocheted a little flower, embellished with a pearl bead then cut out a red heart and layerd on the knitted ivory sqare matted with the red cardstock and adhered on the front of the card.

Have a wonderful and blessed Monday !

The Ribbon Reel Challenge #20

2012-01-23T13:22:00.001Z

My first card to share with you today is for The Ribbon Reel Challenge.

It was my turn to be a host this time.

On the occasion of Chinese New Year Today

The Year of the Dragon

I give you to create some card with the

NEW YEARS RESOLUTION and RIBBONS/TWINE and a BUTTON

One of my resolution is to listen more people and to be there for each other.

I painted Tattered Angels chipboard frame with mixture of white acrylic paint and Caribbean blue Glimmer mist and finished with some distressing

I love this satin cream ribbon. It's excellent for gathering - so light and so vintage and perfect match to Silky crush gold and ivory crochet lace all from The Ribbon Reel

This fabulous Botanica Delicata flower paper is from The Masterpiece Designs from Etsy and all the buttons are herited from my family. ( Buttons and ribbons are giving the souls of papercraft )

and traditionaly my favorite Melissa Frances transfers.

Happy New Year and

don't forget to be there for each other !

Used Material :

Cream cardstock, MME patterned paper, Botanica paper from Etsy, Chipboard frame, All ribbons and lace from The Ribbon Reel, Melissa Frances transfers, Buttons, Threads, Glimmer mist, Acrylic paint, Chalk ink

Kitchenalia

2012-01-22T20:39:00.000Z

Today I have a special kitchen card for you to share. It's for Daring Cardmakers
Kitchenalia
Kathy wants to cook some cards for this week challenge.
"I'd like to see kitchen and cooking themes - but not just cupcakes, though of course you can add some of those into your design if you wish."

Lets go to start cooking! Here are all the yummy cards from my Design Teamies

And my card :

I can live without tea! Black tea, Green Tea, Redbush tea, Ginger tea, Mate ...

"If you are cold

tea will warm you.

If you are too heated,

it will cool you.

If you are depressed,

it will cheer you.

If you are excited,

it will clam you."

( Gladstone )

So put the kettle on and have a lovely cuppa!

See you very soon!

Used Material :

Cream cardstock, MME - A Beautiful Life patterned paper, MME Life Stories Accessory sheet, Jennifer Ellory Nana Loves chipboards, Lace, WHSmith transfers, Melissa Frances transfers, Making Memories Felt alpha letters, MME Merry Rhinestones,Washi tape and thread

Miraculous Social Networks

2012-01-13T10:04:00.000Z

Good morning everyone! It's a lovely morning here in Kingston and good news it's Friday! :0)

I am very excited today, it was my turn to set up

Daring Cardmakers challenge. I came up with

MIRACULOUS SOCIAL NETWORKS idea

to see Facebook, Twitter, Skype, You Tube ... on your cards.

You can use funny sentiments, colour scheme, fonts, style, layout or PC image.
Click here to find more fabulous inspiration from DCM Design Team.

Here is my card :

I used Facebook retro poster and colour scheme.

I painted mini wooden pegs with white acrylic paint for perfect match and add adhesive pearl stickers for finishing touch.

I made baby blue cord flower, adhere it on the purple felt flower and embellished with the pearl stud earring. Maybe you surprised but it works! Stud earrings are almost like brads!

Here is my treat! Retro Facebook poster for you. Feel free to download!

Have a lovely day and get crafty!

Used Material :

Blue and purple cardstock; Crate Paper Emma's Shoppe Collection; Retro Facebook poster; Pink crochet lace;Bakers twine; Organza elastic ribbon; Felt flower; Baby blue cord fabric; Pearl earring; Mini wooden pegs; Buttons; Adhesive pearl stickers; Thread; Ink and Acrylic paint.

The Ribbon Reel Challenge #19

2012-01-09T09:33:00.001Z

I am so glad that The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blog is back after Christmas.
I missed all those fabulous shabby and beautiful challenges.

Pauline
has chosen really perfect and bright colours for the first challenge of this year :

and asked us to use any shade of pink, include some polka dots and ribbon/ twine in our designs.

Here is my card :

I fancied something cheerful in these grey windy days.

The chipboard tree is an oldie from The Angels Crafts

The sentiments are cut - outs goodies from The Cardmaking and Papercraft magazine

All those lovely pink roses are from The Wild Orchid Crafts

and the fabulous pink crochet lace, twill and spotty organza are from

The Ribbon Reel

Enjoy your lovely Monday !

Used Material :

White scalloped card; MME - A Happy Heart paper pad; Paper doily; Tree chipboard shape from Riff Raff Designs; Woodware flower punch; Crochet lace + Pink twill + Pink spot organza - all from The Ribbon Reel; Sweet sentiments cut -outs from Cardmaking and Papercraft magazine; Adhesive pearls and heart from Hobby and Craft; Buttons; Threads; Pigment inks.

Aqua and Cream

2012-01-06T14:56:00.001Z

Happy New Year everyone! Hope that you had fantastic Christmas Holidays. I spend mine with my parents and family in snowy countryside. All those precious moments. I love them so much! The past year was so busy and full of changes for me so I am happy to welcome the beggening of the year relaxed and full of the fresh, new ideas, excited to push myself explore new dimension of my creativity and transform my inspirations into something beutiful and memorable.

For the absolutely fresh start I've chosen

The Daring Cardmakers

COLOUR COMBO CHALLENGE

Here is my card :

Be so happy then when others look at you
they become happy too!

Have a wonderful day!

Used Material :

Cream cardstock; MME patterned papers; Tim Holtz Love ticket; Lace + Seam binding; Primark elastic hair band; Felt + Cord fabric; Adhesive pearl stickers + Flower beads; Pearl pins; Cotton button; Threads

The Ribbon Reel Challenge #18

2011-12-27T10:53:00.000Z

Fran is our wonderful host for this week and has chosen this stunning inspiration photo for us all .....

Don't be shy and pop to The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blog for more fantastic inspiration!

and here is my card :

I would like to wish to all of you Blessed, Crafty and Happy New Year 2012 !

Spots and Stripes

2011-12-16T21:49:00.001Z

Hello everyone! It's a bit chilly around here, I hope that you're all warm and snuggly wherever you are.

Today is Friday - another exciting Daring Cardmakers challenge ahead.

Keilly set up dare for us with theme

Spots and Stripes

and here is my card :

Have a lovely Friday.
Grab a cuppa and snuggle under cuddly blanket!

The Ribbon Reel Challenge # 17

2011-12-16T20:01:00.000Z

Debbie is our talented host for this fortnight challenge and she has chosen

CREAM or WHITE, AQUA or BLUE and SILVER

theme from this inspiration photo

and here is my card

Have a wonderful time!

A Nordic Christmas

2011-12-09T20:37:00.000Z

Hi everyone, it's Friday! You know what is every week on Friday! Yes, another fabulous Daring Cardmakers challenge.

In This windy and cold days Fran pick a really cosy

Nordic Theme

for us:

" think knitted jumpers, reindeer and lots of red and white!"

Photo :

My card :

I created cosy stocking shape card.

Have a lovely and relaxing evening and see you very soon!

December Flowers - Holly and Narcissus

2011-12-04T16:42:00.003Z

After a bit of a break, we're getting back to having Guest Designers on the Daring Cardmakers

So this week we're thrilled to announce that the Fabulous

Gez

will be with us from now till the end of the January.

That is fantastic news. Welcome Gez!

Now, as it is a first day of the month we have our traditional

Flower of the month dare.

December is associated with two flowers :

Holly and Narcissus

to celebrate Christmas Hanukkah and New Year's Eve

I went for Holly and here is the translation :

Holly has always been said to protect against evil. Belief in the strength of
holly comes from the fact that its evergreen leaves and
winter berries were linked with eternal life.A piece of holly in the
pocket will protect against lightning.

My card:

Have a wonderful weekend!

Used Material:

Red cardstock, MME patterned paper, Melissa Frances Holiday cardstock sticker, Martha Stewart snowflake punch, Seam binding, Ribbon, Felt leafs, Beads, Glitter glue, Pearl and letter stickers, Thread and ink pad.

The Ribbon Reel Challenge # 16

2011-11-28T14:32:00.001Z

The second card to share with you is for The Ribbon Reel Challenge .

Welcome friends to another fun fortnightly challenge! It's Keilly's turn to host this week and rather than choosing an inspiration photo, she's opted for the theme

'ANYTHING GOES'
........ and ask that you use RIBBON on your card / project

Here is my card :

Have a beautiful Monday!

Used Material :

Cream cardstock; Echo Park + MME patterned papers; All ribbons + lace + twine are from The Ribbon Reel; Die cut deer; Melissa Frances transfer; 3D paint; Thread and ink

Movember Madness

2011-11-28T13:51:00.000Z

Hi everyone! Hope that you had lovely weekend! I have some cards to share with you. The first one is for Daring Cardmakers dare.

Samm came up with such a funny idea :

It's the month of Movember so what better time than to show us some

Moustaches, Tashes, Mustaches and Furry Facial Hair

on your cards this week!

Here is my card :

Used Material :

Kraft and cream cardstock; Fancy Pants and MME patterned paper; Bride and groom sentiment from Pinterest; Lips and Moustache from Google; Washi tape; Lace + Ric Rac + Ribbon + Rosette lace; Gem brad; Newspaper and ink

Water, Water, Everywhere

2011-11-18T10:00:00.000Z

Welcome to another fabulous dare with The Daring Cardmakers.

Samm would like us to create following :

You could make a card with a watery theme (lakes, rivers, fishies, boats etc), or maybe you'll find a way to actually use some water in the making of your card eg colouring with watercolours

you guessing right! :0) Our theme is

WATER

Here is my card :

Have a wonderful and crafty Friday!

Used Material :

White cardstock; MME + Echo Park + Melissa Frances patterned papers; Chipboard boat + postage stamp; Pom pom trim, Seam binding, Lace flower; Embossing powder; Acrylic paint; Flower center; Gem brad; Thread; Glimmer mist

The Ribbon Reel Challenge #15

2011-11-14T06:17:00.003Z

Good morning everybody!Welcome to November's first Ribbon Reel Challenge blog.

Today is my turn to set up our challenge:
use colours from the inspiration photo to create your stunning card or project with
butterflies
ribbon,lace or twine.

Inspiration photo :

My card :

I've focused on the colours from the motivation picture and used my new MME paper pads from
The Glitter Pot ;0)

and I've used Melissa Frances transfer "Family" for the sentiment, it matched perfectly with my butterflies

I've layered and stitched orange mesh and tile blue seam binding then added two paper flowers to create this rich bow. All ribbons, flowers and lace are from The Ribbon Reel. They have really fantastic range of yummy staff.

All the cut out butterflies are from The Graphics Fairy image printed on my printer, embellished with Prima adhesive pearl and gem stones stickers for a luxury touch

May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun
and find your shoulder to light on,
to bring you luck, happiness and riches
today, tomorrow and beyond.

Have a lovely Monday!

Used Material

Cream cardstock, MME patterned papers, Graphics Fairy image, Ribbons + Lace + Paper flowers, Melissa Frances transfer, Prima Marketing adhesive pearls and gems, Pinking scissors and black ink

True meaning of the season

2011-11-12T18:42:00.000Z

You know that I am obsessed cardmaker, I've changed the page in my craft book today and created something new! There are so many christmas decoration on the market so I was thinking to create something homemade.

This is naked paper mache tree ornament before:

and after :

My true meaning of the season Joy and Peace. Love will come very soon :0)

I adhered page from some old book on to the front of paper mache tree ornament from HobbyCraft, then sticked Washi tape and added panel from My Mind's Eye A Happy Heart cardstock paper

embellished with the bow from Primark hair pin ( from summer sale ), handmade felt flower, Adornit Tiny Black alphabet stickers and adhesive gem stones

I had really fun to create this homemade decorations. I think they'll be gorgeous present for my very friends

For the pink felt flower I have chosen pinking scissors and I have forgotten to mentioned a black ink pad.
Here is some trick how to ink the edges around the Christmas tree: use a cotton bud!

Have a lovely evening! I am off to get ready dinner.

Used Material

Paper Mache Christmas tree from HobbyCraft, 2 pages from some old book, white cardstock, MME A Happy Heart cardstock paper, Washi tapes, Bows from Primark hair pins, Felt, Adornit alphabet stickers, Adhesive gem stones and black ink

Bejewelled

2011-11-11T21:13:00.001Z

Hi everyone! Happy Friday!

Today I have a little autumn card to share with you for new Daring Cardmakers challenge.

Sharon

came up with idea to create cards inspired by

piece of jewellery.

I used Cameo as an inspiration

My card :

Walk in Richmond Park gave me an idea to create a proper autumn card for this challenge

I cut out the leafs from the Basic Grey Picadelly patterned paper then I inked the edges around, drew the lines and scrunch to create distress effect

Seam binding is so easy to use. I made a big brown bow embellished with the Tiny Cameo button and two pearl stickers as a centre. Added threaded beads for the jewellery finish :0)

This gatehered lace is really vintage I herited it from my grandma.

Have a wonderful and blessed Friday and
see you soon!

Used Material

Cream cardstock, Basic Grey Picadilly patterned paper, Ribbons + lace, Fiskars floral stencil, Melissa Frances transfer, Prima Marketing adhesive pearls, Cameo button, Beads, Chalk pencil, Thread and distress ink

Chrysanthemum for Our Birthday

2011-11-05T22:35:00.001Z

Happy Saturday Everyone! Today I have another Daring Cardmakers card to share with you.It's a return of our year long celebration of flowers associated with each month.

Chrysanthemum

is for November and in translation from flower language

chrysanthemum represents cheerfulness, optimism, rest, truth, long life and joy.

Considered to be a noble flower in Asian culture. Object of meditation by

Confucius.

They are so many types of this flowers. What about to be inspired from our design team :0)

Just click here.

My card :

Have a wonderful and blessed Saturday!

Used Material :

White and blue cardstock, Prima Marketing + My Mind's Eye patterned paper, Renaissance Ornate gift tag from Etsy, pink Paislee Artisan Elements, Doilly, Maya Roas Mini kraft ticket, Ribbons, Cord fabric, Adhesive pearls, Cotton button from Tea House Bridge, White acrylic paint, Spellbinder nestabillities, Pinking scissors, Ink pads

The Ribbon Reel Challenge # 14

2011-10-31T21:48:00.000Z

It is time for a new Ribbon Reel Challenge and this time it was
Pauline's turn. She has picked a fabulous
isnspiration picture

with very fresh
hot pink
turquoise
and neutral cream
colours

My card :

Have a lovely Monday and see you soon!

Used Material :

White scallop card for the base, Melissa Frances patterned papers and tag, Tissue paper, Ribbons, lace and paper flowers all from The Ribbon Reel, Melissa Frances + WHSmith transfers, Adornit Tiny Black alphabet stickers, Martha Stewart snowflake punch, Maya Road wings chipboards, Prima pearl stickers, Glitz glitter glue, Tulip 3D paint, Thread and ink pad

Fantastic Felties

2011-10-31T21:07:00.000Z

Hello everyone! This week was the Design Team from The Daring Cardmakers very busy.

Nat came up with really fantastic challenge to

create some cards with using a felt.

"This week I want to see you get creative with felt.

I just love the stuff but seem to always do the same old same old with it... so I'm really looking forward to seeing what creative ideas you come up with.

You can use felt to make your own handmade embellishments (even include some threading and beading if you're feeling energetic), use some pre-made felties, or even raid the accessories sale bins for something unique to add to your project!"

This is my card:

Christmas card and

Christmas decoration in one

Hope that I have given you some idea how to make this year Christmas cards or decorations?

:0)

Get creative!

Used Material:

Cream card for the base, Blue cardstock, Echo Park For The Record patterned papers, Felt snowflake and flower from HobbyCraft, Martha Stewart border and snowflake punch, Lace, Prima adhesive pearl stickers, Papermania alphabet stickers, Letraset alphabet transfer, Large eyelet, Cover button, Pinking scissors, Twine, Thread and ink pad.

Sketch Challenge

2011-10-26T09:52:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone. I am so happy to be back on the board after my laptop collapsed :0)

So here I am with a new machine and new creative ideas.

Today I want to share with you my design for Daringcardmakers - Sketch Challenge.

And here is my card:

I tried orange and blue combo this time

I punched out the crochet flower from Martha Stewart new edition of punches all over the page. I cut the edges then ruffled muslin trim from Tea House Bridge and layered on the vintage printed label.

All patterned papers are Melissa Frances Kitchy Papers and the orange cardstock just a perfect match.

'Happy Halloween' sentiment is also Melissa Frances :0)

I think her collection is my new obsession :0)

All the buttons I used are from Tea House Bridge you should go and check their side they've got interesting staff to buy ;0)

Have a lovely and crafty Wednesday!

The Ribbon Reel Challenge # 13

2011-10-17T22:08:00.000+01:00

It is Monday that's mean another exciting Ribbon Reel challenge for us. This time with very talented Clare.

She has chosen for us this inspiration image :

and our task was to create card using the colours from the photo and also use flowers

Here is my card:

A Little Bird Told Us . . .

2011-10-15T17:36:00.000+01:00

Hello Daring Cardmakers :0) This week talented Rein set up another great dare for us and as you will see it's :0)

Tweet - tweet
A Little Bird told us

to create a card with some bird on it.

Wait the minute there is something more!

A fabulous prize from

to be won. Tempting ?

Look what you can win :

More tempting ?

Come to The Daring Cardmakers blog and you will found out how to enter our bird challenge and to see more fabulous designs from our talented Design Team girls

Here is my card:

I went for the soft pastel colours.

I used Bazzill Kraft cardstock for the base card than

I layered Melissa Frances Kitschy Kitchen and Vintage Attic Treasures patterned papers and

look how wonderful is the Gathered Crepe from MME Lost and Found Happily Ever After Trim collection

I inked the bird chip from The Birds of a Feather Mini Chipboard set

from The Maya Road

Seam binding and silver ribbon created perfect bow embellished with the Prima Marketing shiny stone

and for the sentiment I used The Royal Brush rub - on from The HobbyCraft

Have a blessed weekend and see you soon!

Used Material :

Craft cardstock, Melissa Frances patterned papers, Bits N pieces Hessian Embossed card, Lace + Ribbons from The Ribbon Reel , Maya Road chipboard set, Prima Marketing pearsl and stone stickers, MME Happily Ever After trim, Fancy scissors, Royal brush 'Happy Birthday' rub - on, Thread and ink

October's Flowers

2011-10-07T21:08:00.001+01:00

The birth flowers for the month of October are

Calendula and Cosmos

in language of flowers

Calendula : summer bride

Cosmos : balanced universe

Welcome to The Daring Cardmakers first Friday of the month dare. As you know this dare is next in our series of 'Flowers of The Months' challenges.
If you want to see more fabulous designs just pop to our blog :0)

Here is my card :

I went for the summer bride

Maximum simplicity : printed image, pom pom trims and tiny buttons

I used green cotton fabric trim instead of ribbon and printed sentiment with lots of yellow ink

Have a relaxing and calming evening!

The Ribbon Reel Design Team Call

2011-10-03T09:59:00.000+01:00

We will be sadly saying goodbye to one of our design team girls at the end of this month when their current term comes to an end. However, the good news is that we are looking for someone new to join our team and fortnightly challenges!

If you are interested in applying for the team, enjoy a challenge and of course using lots of gorgeous ribbons, laces, trim, etc., on your projects (as supplied by our Ribbon Reel shop), then check out the requirements below and send us your entry.

DESIGN TEAM REQUIREMENTS:

You will need to have a blog and actively post on it!
You must create at least one card or project every fortnight for our Monday fortnightly challenges!
You must be willing and able to work with the ribbon packs supplied by our shop, as well as the future possibility of sponsor supplied products, which may include items such as digital images and papers, stamps and templates.
You must be willing to comment on our fortnightly submissions. You will be assigned two numbers and you will be required to comment on submissions ending with these numbers over the fortnight.
You must be able to meet the fortnightly deadlines and submit projects in a timely manner, as well as having your blog post go live in conjunction with our challenges, linking back to The Ribbon Reel Blog and any of our sponsors, including The Ribbon Reel shop!
It is preferable if you speak fluent English.
You must be able to commit to a minimum six month term with the design team (with the option to extend).
You must be able to create and host challenges following a rota (currently every 10 weeks).

If you interested in please visit The Ribbon Reel Challenge blog for the Design Team Call challenge informations

Good Luck Everyone!

The Ribbon Reel Challenge #12

2011-10-03T06:05:00.000+01:00

Good morning everyone! It's early morning still dark behind the windows :0) but I am so excited to share with you my new card for The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blog that I couldn't sleep any longer :0)

Debbie from Simply Treasures is our lovely host for this week and she has chosen this wonderful autumnal inspiration photo for us all .....

and here is my card :

Have a beautiful morning and see you soon!

Used Material :

White card for the base; MME patterned papers; Free Halloween printables from Pinterest; Ribbons + Lace + Twine + Paper flower all from The Ribbon Reel ; Prima and Hobby Craft pearl stickers ; Thread and Ink

Ooh La La and Wuderbar !

2011-09-30T14:42:00.003+01:00

Hello, It's Friday! Hooray :0) Well, this weeks Daring Cardmaker dare is a little bit retro. As it is the

European Day of Languages today.

Lythan is our theme maker :0) and she would like us to create a card to feature a foreign language.

I wanted to create some card in French but there was a request from my hubby Boris to create it in my mother language - Slovak.

Here is my card :

Translation : Pre Teba means For You

have a wonderful and blessed Friday in all languages

Used material :

Cream card base, Pink Paislee + OA + MME patterned papers, Papermania letter stickers, Ribbon + Laces from my stash, Martha Stewart doily border punch, Felt, Hand crochet flower, Paper roses, Prima pearls and crystals, Washi tape, Thread and Ink pad

Green Eggs and Ham

2011-09-26T12:57:00.000+01:00

Can you recognise these words?

So all we could do was to

Sit!

And we did not like it.

Not one little bit?

Yes you are right there are written by Dr. Suess.

This week it's Jo's turn at The Daring Cardmakers and she would like us to see Dr. Seuss inspired cards - whether they feature Green Eggs and Ham, The inhabitants of Whoville, The Cat in the Hat or are inspired by the colours, font or rhyming phrases.

Here is my creation :

I created Cat in the Hat card

It's easy to print Cat in the Hat image on the Graphics Fairy music patterned paper

Don't be scarred to use doily. It is perfect structure paper! I have used it like a background for my flower corner :0) then I embellished left side layered panels with the baker's twine and red mosaic stones.

Hand stitched in two colours : white and blue. Little tip for you : if you got scallop edge paper, don't adhere the edges you can bend them like I did.

Wishing you happy crafting and see you soon.

Used Material :

Bazzill Basics Kraft, Murano white, MME Lost and Found; OA patterned papers;
Vintage music sheet from The Graphics Fairy; Cat in The Hat printable image from the seussville.com;
Letter stickers; Route Scenic rub - on; Paper doily; Baker's twine from The Ribbon Reel; Paper flowers; Papermania mozaic stones; Ink pads and threads

The Ribbon Reel Challenge #11

2011-09-20T12:16:00.000+01:00

Welcome friends to another fun fortnightly challenge which has been set this week by Keilly. She's chosen this beautiful inspiration photo for us all .....

with this instructions :

create a card or project for your inspiration PLUS it must have a BIRTHDAY theme AND use RIBBON/LACE and/or TWINE.

Click here to see other fantastic creations from the design girls

Inspiration photo :

... and my card :

This card was created from all the snips found on my working table with one big exception :
All those fabulous ribbons, laces and the paper rose are from The Ribbon Reel .
Beautiful!

I layered strips of assorted patterned papers for background adhered on the peppermint cardstock card

White is really beautiful match with baby blue. I love this combination!

And some eye catchy sentiment. Would do you think? Am I right? I went for the black letter stickers.

Have a blessing afternoon !

Papercraft Inspiration

2011-09-20T11:11:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone! I am back after long time and very busy weekend :0) Oh dear! Whole Saturday in Sandown Park in Esher for Creative Craft Show spending my secret savings :0) and on Sunday go karting with Boris. My hands and arms are aching like crazy. I haven't realised that those small racing karts don't have any power steering :0)

And know I have something exciting to share! You can find me in Papercraft Inspiration October Issue 91

Page 83 : Your Questions Answered !

'Did you know?... hair clips can ambellish'

Have a lovely day!

Flutterby

2011-09-10T09:12:00.000+01:00

K is for Kind, Krafty, Kin

K is for my most loving sister Kate

and

K is also for Keilly who set up this week her very first Daring Cardmakers dare.

She would like us to use the colours from the photo and the butterflies!

Grab your cuppa and pop to The Daring Cardmakers blog for more fantastic inspirations!

Inspiration Photo :

My Card :

For you Kate. I love you very much !

I used Pink Paislee Parisian Anthology, MME Lost and Found Portobello Road 'Party' Looking Glass, Wild Orchid Doily Heart, Bazzill Smooth and Artoz papers for backgrounds.

Pleated velvet ribbon and Prima Marketing pearls stickers for soft look

Never ever throw tissue paper away ! You can make your own fantastic flowers. I add some Provo Craft die cuts to the flower cluster ( Picnic in the Park paper ) and Bay leaf seam binding from The Ribbon Reel.

I painted the Rayher chipboard letter with Acrylics then distressed with my scissors I love how it came up :0) For the first time I used Spellbinder impressabilitie to embossed butterfly pattern on the pink Artoz paper then highlighted with Versa Color ink and die cut with Martha Stewart butterfly punch.

Wishing you fantastic, blessed, krafty and loving weekend !

Used Material :

Pink Paislee + MME + Making Mamories Vintage Findings + Picnic in the Park + Bazzill Smooth + Artoz papers; Wild Orchid Doily Heart; Provo Craft dies; Zara Jeans Chipboard tag; Rayher chipboard letter; Pink tissue paper; Martha Stewart Butterfly punch; Prima Marketing pearl stickers; Velvet ribbon ( from my mum ) ; Seam binding ( from The Ribbon Reel ); Acrylics; Thread and Ink pads

The Ribbon Reel Challenge #10

2011-09-05T11:10:00.001+01:00

Good morning to you all! Here in Kingston is beautiful sunshine morning. Hope that all week will stay sunny and warm.

Did you have a nice weekend? Hope that you did.

I was crafting for The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blog it was my turn to set up another fortnight challenge and here is what I came up with : to create a card using the colours from inspiration photo

PLUS using SCHOOL ELEMENTS and RIBBON/BAKERS TWINE!

Inspiration photo :

My card :

Have a beautiful sunny Monday !

Used Material :

Bazzill Swiss dot paper; Cosmo Cricket + Picnic in the Park + MME patterned papers; Adornit + Wilkinsons + Papermania letter stickers; OA Rub ons ; Ribbons and twine all from The Ribbon Reel ; Make up sponge; Ink

(What's the Story) Morning Glory . . .

2011-09-03T20:28:00.003+01:00

We starting September one of my favourite month of the year. Not only I was born in September :0) but most of all because I love autumn nature. All those fabulous colours!

Well, now on to the Daring Cardmakers this week's challenge.

It's the first dare of the month so you right about the flower theme :0)

Asters and Morning Glory

are associated with September.

I went for Asters. In flower language for

daintiness, love, from Greek word for "star." Asters are believed to have healing properties.

Don't forget to pop to Daring Cardmakers to see all fabulous DT creations.

I was playing with structures and vintage colours.

MME Lost and Found together with Ooh La La For Her Accessory Sheet are my patterned background papers

I think the best rub ons ever made are from Melissa Frances :0) Here is my 'thanks' sentiment rubed on the Label Four nestie and inked with the Versa Color

Asters are hand fringed and layered die cut circles embellished with the brown buttons for the centres and adhered on the organza fabric petals

This card is also for my Boris who took care about me last week while I had really bad chest infection.

I am fully recovered and ready for crafting :0)

Hope that you are all having fantastic and loving weekend.

See you soon

Used Material :

Bazzill white and grey cardstock; MME patterned papers and chipboards; Lace and ribbon; Wool string;Melissa Frances rub on; Spellbinder Nestabilities; Assorted circle punches; Buttons; Fabric petals; Thread; Ink pad

Feeling Krafty

2011-08-26T20:45:00.010+01:00

Hi everyone! It's Friday and long bank holiday weekend ahead :0) Daring Cardmakers have another fabulous dare on.This week for first time with

Fran

'Feeling Krafty'

is her fantastic theme.

There is a catch though - you must use 3 natural items not just a bit of kraft card!

I loved to create my card . Here is natural material what I used :

Tiny acorns from our local park :0)

Wooden squares - cuts from our window blinds ( we had to cut them for perfect fit )

Cotton belt fabric

Heavy duty juta twine

Here is my creation :

Natural items are for me always associated with earth colours.

I adhered the acorns using a heating gun. What a pretty row :0)

Layered cotton fabrics, pink lace and heavy juta twine embellished with the paper flower and heart shape button

I came up with the idea to use some wood in my card. I think everybody knows wooden window blinds. I used the cuts from our little DIY cutting job, it was pity to threw them out :0)

Have a wonderful and loving Friday

Used Material :

Kraft Cardstock; Cosmo Cricket and MME patterned paper; Melissa Frances rub - on; Magnolia Doohickeys leaf; Cotton belt fabric; Green cotton; Lace; Twine; Wood; Acorns; Paper flower; Button; Leaf beads; Thread; Ink pad and heat gun

The Ribbon Reel Challenge #9

2011-08-22T07:31:00.012+01:00

Welcome to The Ribbon Reel Challenge. Pauline is our fantastic hostess. Her theme
is ' Sugar Plum '

to create card using the colours from the inspiration photo

- plum, green, silver or grey

And I need to tell you one exciting news. We have a new Ribbon Reel DT member very talented

Fran

Inspiration photo :

My card :

I went for the heart shape and some unique flower top

Cut out two hearts. Distress the edges. Layered and stitched them together. Then adhere the fabric flower embellished with the shiny glass button

For the background I used Pink Paislee and MME paper with fabulous satin pleat plum ribbon, crochet lace and the leftover from the fabric flower

I found perfectly matching Glitz rub - on. Even the name is matching 'Crazy Plum' :0) and tied two cute bows above the heart

Have a beautiful morning!

Used Material :

Daler Rowney Azure blue cardstock ; Pink Paislee + MME patterned papers; Glitz rub ons; Tesco jewel gems; Ribbons and lace from The Ribbon Reel; Green linen trim; Button; Threads; Versa color ink pad

Banksy

2011-08-21T08:58:00.006+01:00

Hello! Here I am after holidays. Fresh, relaxed and ready for this week
Daring Cardmakers challenge

' Inspired By Banksy '

Who is behind this fabulous dare?

Samm

So now is your chance to dig out those stencils, use that paint, throw in a few ironic sayings and give your card some 'street life'

I admire Mr. Banksy's satirical street artwork . So I made two cards :

Chicago Pram - original by Banksy

Just Arrived - by me

I printed Chicago pram image on to blue stripe Craftworkcards paper

Layered patterned papers panels embellished with the vintage lace and heavy duty twine.
The tag was very easy to made with Letraset Promarkers I added wall structure and graffiti sentiment.

Finally I embellished tag with the handmade crochet flower; and tea paper rose for softness. As I was digging in my ribbon draws I found some light blue cotton trim so I thought it is just perfect to make a little bow for my tag.

Used Material :

MME Kraft + Bazzill cardstock; Pink Paislee + Cosmo Cricket + Craftworkcards + Melissa Frances patterned papers; printed picture from Banksy.com ;
Crochet flower; Paper tea rose; Cotton trim; Juta twine; Ribbon; Corner chomper; Distress tool; Thread; Ink;

Letraset Promarkers; Marvy 1122 pen

The cover of Banksy's 2005 compilation,
Wall and Piece

And my reflection of the recent London street situation

I printed Banksy rioter image on the pink stripe Vintage rose paper, coloured his bouquet of flowers and adhered woodware assorted buttons. No stitches no ink - I wanted simplicity :0)

Crochet vintage lace with tied cotton cord. I was playing with sentiment. First I wrote WELCOME then I adhered Papermania foam letter stickers.

Used Material :

Bazzill pink and white + MME cardstock; Craftworks Vintage rose paper; Spellbinders Nestie; Lace; Cotton cord; Button; Paper rose; Papermania Alpha Minies; Letraset Promarkers

The Ribbon Reel Challenge #8

2011-08-08T16:58:00.001+01:00

Today we have Monday another fabulous and exciting Ribbon Reel Challenge. This time with Clare. Look at that fantastic colour combination! I can't help myself I am in love with those colours :0)

And here is my card :

Used Material :

Kraft and cream cardstock; Echo Park patterned paper; Spellbinder nestabilities; Scenic Route Rub - on; All ribbons and twine from The Ribbon Reel; Foam roses; Pearl stickers; Needles; Butterflies beads; Inks and distress tool

Poppies and Gladioli

2011-08-05T12:12:00.001+01:00

Welcome to our Daring Cardmakers challenge. As it is the first Friday of the month we continue with our flower theme. August is associated with Poppies and Gladioli. In flower language red Poppy means pleasure and extravaganze. Gladioli sincerity and strenght of character.

Pop to The Daring Cardmakers to see more fantastic flower creations.

Here is my card :

Red Poppy is associated in England with Remembrance Day. Traditionaly we wear red Poppy flower in memory to those who sacrificed their lifes for us in wars.

I used red silk paper to create red Poppy flower. Black die cut circle with distress edge and embellished with some stiches and large black fabric button (from my mum) fot the flower centre.

Layers of patterned papers - Crate Paper, Echo Park, Cosmo Cricket and white cake doily. Hand stitched for smooth edge :0)

Baby pink seam binding is fabulous match with heavy duty juta twine. For the yummy detail touch I adhered yellow mini rose on the knot

I am on my summer holidays driving thru the old continent :0) The weather is beautiful hot and sunny. I wish you were here with me :0)

Used Material:

Kraft, cream and black cardstock; Crate Paper, Echo Park, Cosmo Cricket and MME patterned paper; Cake doily; Red silk paper; Melissa Frances Rub- on; Martha Stewart edge punch; Zig zag scissors; Button (from my stash); Juta twine; Seam binding ( from The Ribbon Reel ); Paper rose; Thread; Ink

Cute As a Button

2011-07-29T10:16:00.002+01:00

Hello my dear friends and welcome to the Friday's Daring Cardmakers challenge. This time first time ever with our new talented teamie

Sharon .

She would like us to create card using buttons not just as an added embellishment, but button in main feature of our card.

Here are some inspirations for you from the daring Cardmakers Design Team.

And here is my card :

I went for the shabby look. Ribbons are girls cardmakers' best friends :0)

I printed out text on cream cardstock and cut it out the tag, sew it three little buttons and hang it on the satin ribbon. I love to use cotton cord for hanging :0)

Here is some close detail. When I was in John Lewis I discovered vintage summer cake doilies, you can also find them here. It looks fantastic for the layered background.

Sheer roses and satin ribbon what a fabulous combination! Little hint of Mini cream roses for the detail touch.

I wish you all a beautiful weekend full of love.

Used Material :

Cream cardstock for the base, Webster's Pages and Sandylion Kelly Panacci patterned paper, Cake Doilie, Spellbinder Nestabilitie, Woodware assorted buttons, Sheer roses from The Ribbon Reel, Satin ribbon and cotton cord ( from my stash ), Mini roses from The Wild Orchid Crafts, Threads and ink.

The Ribbon reel Challenge #7

2011-07-25T08:49:00.001+01:00

Good morning everybody! It's Monday. Did you have a nice relaxing weekend? I am getting ready for my holidays. So I was checking my wardrobe to pack my suitcase. We leaving on Friday :0)

Anyway I found some time for crafting. Welcome to The Ribbon Reel Challenge #7.
Debbie
set up theme for this week challenge.

She would like us to create a card inspired by the photo using White or Cream, Aqua, Pink and Flower with Ribbon and/or Lace.

Picture for inspiration :

My card :

I love to use flowers for shabby and romantic look.
On this card I used Pink Gardenia Blossom and White Hybrid Tea Rose

I've been playing with the idea to make my own artisan fimo frame for such a long time. So here is my little treasure :0) I love how it came up on this card.

I tied up Pink Button Twine and adhered the white heart shape button embellished with the cream pearl sticker on the knot and centered Melissa Frances Vintage transfer above it.

May Arts Natural Crochet Lace with Ivory Twill and fabulous Light Blue Velvet are all from The Ribbon Reel
and at the end I adhered Prima Marketing Say It In Pearls swirl.

Used Material :

Bazzill kraft cardstock, Crate Paper and Pink Paislee patterned papers, Flowers + Ribbons + Lace + Twine all from The Ribbon Reel, Artisan frame ( made by me ), Prima Marketing pearl stickers, Melissa Frances rub - on transfer, Oval X-cut punch,White acrylic paint, White chalk pencil, Button and thread

Whish You Were Here

2011-07-23T18:01:00.001+01:00

It's Friday with another fantastic Daring Cardmakers challenge on. This time with lovely Lynda :

I'd like to see what your idea of the perfect getaway destination is. Is it a Sandy Beach, a Tropical Paradise, Camping/Caravaning, Countryside or even a City Break!

Here is what our talented design team have created.

And my card :

We are enthusiastic car travellers. Next Friday on the road again :0)

I embellished Doodlebug cute cardstock die cut car with the red string, large black We R Memory Keepers eyelets and Prima Marketing stickers. The micro caravan is cut out from the white cardstock

Blue seam binding and red lace finished with little bow embellished with a button and mini rose

Making Memories Passport Varnished Postmark patterned paper was just perfect for my mountain scenery

Used Material :

White cardstock, Making Memories + Crate paper + OA patterned papers, Doodlebug die cuts, OA rub -on transfers, Seam binding ( from The Ribbon Reel ) , Laces + cotton cord + strings ( from my stash ), Paper roses, Prima Marketing stickers, Woodware button, Ink pads

It's all very Pinterest - ing!

2011-07-20T14:29:00.006+01:00

Here is my creation for Daring Cardmakers last Friday challenge :

So the dare this week is to create a card using a "pin" for inspiration.

We want to see what inspired your creation so make sure you include the original "pin" (ideally using the handy Embed feature that appears to the right of the image on Pinterest) alongside your card project in your blog post.

If you're not a member of Pinterest you can still play along - you can either browse/search Pinterest for inspiration and still embed the "pin" in your blog post or simply share whatever pic you have used as inspiration for your card.

Nat, thank you for fantastic theme, it's really PINTEREST -ing!

My "pin" :

My card :

I love this colour combination. Pink and blue are just perfect for each other.

Two soft paper silk flowers with dyed seam binding, lace and cotton cord just perfect choice for romantic look

Pearls stickers { just see that one peeled off :0) } and fabulous Dress it up angel button when I saw it in the shop I was immediately in love.

Used Material :

Bazzill cardstock, Echo Park patterned paper, Artoz paper, Silk pink paper from WHSmith, Pink lace + Cotton cord + Satin ribbon from my stash, Seam binding from The Ribbon Reel, Pearls + Thread + Angel button from Hobby Craft, Mellissa Frances rub -on transfer, MME stickers, Martha Stewart border punch, Versa color ink, Letraset promarker pen.

Sunday crafting

2011-07-18T10:47:00.004+01:00

Hi, I am so happy to be back on my blog. Last week was so busy for me. Oh gosh! But I managed it and I am finally here to share my quick card what I made on Sunday

I used summery tones and lots of details.

I used my old trick with the Primark hair pin to take off yellow fabric flower :0) added fancy sun shades button; stripy black and white ribbon for colour contrast

Melissa Frances rub - on transfer and some foax stithes for change this time

Used Material:

MME and Echo Park 6x6 pads; Bazzill cardstock; Tattered Angels frame; Flower; Buttons; Ribbon; Lace; Melissa Frances rub-on; Martha Stewart doily border punch; Sakura pens

The Ribbon Reel Challenge #6

2011-07-11T10:46:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone. Did you have nice weekend? I did. I met one of my best friend after 2 years. We spent all Saturday together in central London. Coffee, chat ... old times...memories. You know you don't know where to start and then when to stop :0)

Anyway, that was my Saturday. Sunday was crafting time! I've made card for another Ribbon Reel fun challenge which has been set this fortnight by Keilly! She would like us to use the sketch provided ......

You are welcome to visit The Ribbon Reel Challenge blog to see other fantastic DT cards.

Here is what I've created :

Toffee + blue color combo for the sketch challenge.

Gorgeous lt. blue silky crush wired, toffee satin and bay leaf binding are from The Ribbon Reel. The scrapbook twine is from my last summer holidays :0)

Spellbinder Nestabilities labels 18, We R Memorie Keepers white large eyelet and OA Rub-on transfer Rest a While were used for the tag

This fabulous embellishment is from a Primark's hair pin. They've got really shabby vintage accessories at the moment. I took of the metal pin and adhere the lace flower on the MME die cut. Then I added two heart pins decorated with the metal earring stud finding.

Have a lovely beginning of the week and see you soon.

Used material :

Bazzill Monochromatics; Crate Paper and MME patterned papers; Doilies; Spellbinder nestabilities; Ribbons; Twine; Primark hair pin and hair band; Rub on transfer; Large eyelets; Zig zag scissors; Thread; Inks and Corner chomper

Pack Your Suitcase

2011-07-08T10:21:00.003+01:00

Hello! How are you today? It's Friday. Are you ready for the weekend and another fabulous Daring Cardmakers challenge? This time Rein set up our dare. She would like us to use any kind of

SUITCASE

or anything what you pack in to your suitcase for holidays.

Don't forget to see what The Daring Cardmakers Design Team created for your inspiration here. There is still some prize to be won.

Here is my card :

One of my dream is to travel around the world.

Here is the steampunk map of the world. Printed out then coloured in with the Letraset Promarkers added some of the Chalboard Glimmer mist from Tattered Angels and before the mist dried I used color versa ink to achieve a deeper tone.

Little suitcase chipboard is from Angel Crafts. They've got a huge summer sale at the moment :0)so why not little shopping :0) Baby pink seam binding and the green twine is from The Ribbon Reel

Flower bouquet is mix of the inked cherry blossoms from Wild Orchid Crafts

then plastic rose beads from our local bead shop and some felt rolled roses made by me.

Used Material :

MME and Crate patterned paper; Graphics Fairy map image; Suitcase chipboard; Letters stickers; Cherry blossoms; Rose and pearl beads; Seam binding and twines; Thread; Papermania mosaics; Acrylic colour; Letraset promarkers; Tattered Angels glimmer mist; Inks and fancy scallop scissors.

Water Lily Tutorial

2011-07-03T22:52:00.002+01:00

You will need two paper circles ( 6cm and 8cm diameters ) and chiffon fabric

Pin the paper circle with the layered fabric

turn it over and cut out seven circles

fold to create triangle petal - like shape

stitch through

until all seven petals are on the thread

tie the two ends of the thread together tightly this will shape up your petals into a flower shape

than repeat all steps above with the small petals

so you create two flowers

layer and stitch them together or adhere them if you don't have enough time

use Letraset Promarker for the flower centre

Hope that you have enjoyed my first ever tutorial. I had really fun to create this Water Lily. Now is your turn :0). So get started!

I wish you happy crafting!

July Flowers

2011-07-01T10:28:00.002+01:00

Welcome to the Friday Daring cardmakers challenge. First of all we'd like like to introduce you to Angela

who is our fabulous new Guest Designer for the month of July.
Our second piece of news is that we have a wonderful prize donated by our sponsor this week: online store Crimson Cloud to offer one lucky winner this week.

Pop to The Daring Cardmakers to see what is the prize you could win and what are the rules to be followed.

Now on to this week's challenge

As this is the first Friday of the month our dare is to create card with the flowers associated with the month of July

the Larkspur and the Water Lily

Here is my creation:

I went for the Water Lily for purity of heart in flower language.

First I made three panels, two of them have stitches around. The leaf is from core'dination cardstock.

Bakers twine for touch of red and rub - ons for the sentiment.

Old page from the book. I tore off chapter seven because of the July :0). Than I stitched and layered petals and used letraset for flower centre. Just thinking I should give you a tutorial in my next post.

Used Material:

Bazzill and Core'dination cardstock; October Afternoon,Melissa Frances patterned papers and one page from some old book; Scenic Route Paper and Daisyd's rub-ons; Bakers twine (from the Ribbon Reel); Fabric (for the flower); Papermania Dew drops; Letraset promarker; Marvy 1122 pen; Thread

The Ribbon Girl Challenge #9

2011-06-28T13:50:00.003+01:00

I couldn't resist this time. Fabulous pink and cream combination that is something for us girls. Like my card :0)

And my card :

Pretty in pink and cream.

The foam flower is from Hobby Craft decorated with the cream vintage lace than pink velvet and white organza ribbons all are from my stash ( heritted from my mum )

Pom pom trim is from Crafts U Love and you can find some satin ribbon on this card too :0) that one is from Fabricland.

I think you noticed I am in love with the Lost and Found MME collection. Can't help myself it's absolutely stunning :0) Shabby heart pearl stickers are from Hobby Craft and for adding some structure Martha Stewart doily lace punch inked with the Versa Color ink.

The Ribbon Reel Challenge #5

2011-06-27T06:17:00.000+01:00

Welcome to Ribbon Reel Challenge #5. This time it was my turn to pick the challenge I came up with something summery and fresh.

Receipe

two items of ribbon/trim/twine
one or more brads
at least one summer fruit element

Here are the other fabulous designs from the TRR design team

inspiration photo:

and my creation

Something really fresh for the sweet days of summer. Cup cake with an ice cream.

I stiched Avalanche Pom Pom trim to create yummy ice cream with rub on strawberry on the top. Corrugated cup cake case is decorated with Ambrosia seam binding, Parrot green leaf trim and felt flower.

Two beach chairs brads on the hot sand beach :0)

And the flag hanging on the wooden coctail stick

Used Material:

Bazzill Cardstock, Crate Paper and Pink Paislee patterned paper, Fancy Pants title strips, October Afternoon Rub-On Transfers, Acetate, Black brass bead, Coctail stick, Ribbons all from The Ribbon reel, Felt flower, Beach chair brads, Thread, Ink pads.

Something Old and Something New . . .

2011-06-24T10:08:00.000+01:00

Make a card with something old and new - if you can manage borrowed and blue as well that would be great! That's Daring Cardmakers challenge this week. Our hostess is Lythan and in honor of her sister in law she came up with this fantastic idea for our challenge.

My cards key :

Old - lace and silk paper
New - pearl beads
Borrowed - idea how to make a paper flower
Blue - cotton cord and label

Fresh colours for just married couple :0)

Detail with the little punched heart adhered on the panels. Two halves are joining in to one - just like a marriage :0)

Paper flower is made of old silk paper. For the flower center I nested pearl beads than I added some gingham and yellow foam rose.

Used Material:

Bazzill kraft and smooth cardstock; MME patterned paper; K&Co Die cut Cardstock; Silk paper; Letraset transfer letters; Laces and Gingham (from my stash); Cotton cord and pearl beads (from local bead shop); Bakers twine (from the Ribbon Reel); Rose (from Hobby and Craft); Heart punch; Distress tool; Thread;
Ink pad

Relaxing weekend

2011-06-20T21:38:00.000+01:00

After relaxing weekend ( not mentioning a whole night beeping house alarm on our street and first floor neighbours moving out the following day ) I found some time for crafting ;0)

This is what I've created :

I love vintage style so I add little vintage details like some twine, satin ribbon bow with the pearl decoration or white edge inking.

I used the satin ribbon for the bow from the Fabric Land sprayed with the Glimmer Mist and for the eye catching decoration I made my handmade brad ( made of the brass ring and pearl stud earring )

Used Material :

Cream, MME and Core'dination cardstock, Bazzill orange peel, Botanica tag from Etsy, October Afternoon patterned paper, Melissa Frances transfer, Spellbinder Nestabilities, Provo craft embossing folder, Martha Stewart doily border punch, Glimmer mist, Brass ring, Large pearl stud earring, White acrylic colour, Pearl stickers and brown ink pad.

Let's rock . . .

2011-06-17T09:58:00.000+01:00

Hooray! Friday is here :0). You don't need to guess what is today. Yap! Another exciting Cardmakers challenge. It's Kathy's turn and she would like us to make cards that rock, or wobble because they have a curved base or for a double dare make it a Rock and Roll themed card too :0)

Daring Cardmakers design team made fabulous cards again. So why not to join in with your entry.

Here is my card :

I used dollhouse picture frame for Melissa Frances "Baby" transfer. You can play with the frame using Distress ink like I did. Flowers are from the Wild Orchid Crafts.

I attached garland on the twine with the large brass brads from the Paperchase and I customise John Lewis pearl pins using some yellow wooden beads.

Used Material:

Bazzill and MME kraft cardstock, MME Lost and Found patterned paper, Tissue paper, Doily, Melissa Frances transfer, Papermania Alphaminis, Picture frame, Cotton ribbon (from The Ribbon Reel ), Twine, Brass brads, Pearl pins, Wooden beads, Distress tool, Thread, Ink pads

Ribbon Reel Challenge #4

2011-06-13T07:33:00.002+01:00

Welcome to Ribbon Reel Challenge # 4. This time with talented Pauline. She came up with the idea to create a card or project using the inspiration photo plus colours Blue, Kraft, Black and Grey/Silver (with the added option to make a Father's Day/ masculine card).

Here you can find what our team created don't forget that we got some fabulous prize to win.

Inspiration photo :

And here is my vrrrrm vrrrrm card .... and message for my dad : "I love you "

and my car temlate for free download

Used Material :

Bazzill and Core'dination cardstock, Crate paper, Making Memories artisan trading cards, K&Co Tag pad,Provo Craft embossing folder, Ribbons ( from The Ribbon Reel ), Crushed velvet and fabric brads, Circle punch, Papermania Alpha Minis, Ink pads

New Baby

2011-06-12T18:47:00.002+01:00

A baby is cuddles and tickles on toes,
The sweet scent of powder, a kiss on the nose.
A baby is teddy bears, rattles, powder, and pins,
Meals at midnight, giggles, and grins.

This card is for one very special couple and their first new baby arrival :

I pleated the ribbon for the milky illusion :0) and added some shabby details

Here is my little confession : this is the first time what I've used the acetate

My baby bottle template. Click on the picture than save and enjoy :0)

It is 100% size.

Used Material :

Cream and kraft cardstock, Bazzill Dotted Swiss, Cosmo Cricket, MME, Crate Paper, Spellbinders Nestabillities, Ribbons and lace, Flower bead and metal safety charm, Acetate, Kaser Craft Rub ons, Prima Marketing pearl stickers, Brown and turquoise ink pads, Thread, Piercing tool

Father Christmas

2011-06-10T10:12:00.000+01:00

It's Daring Cardmakers Friday again and this time super talented Jo is our host. She has chosen Father Christmas as the theme. That is fantastic because I love Christmas cards! There are so many possibilities and ideas in my head :0) My Christmas picture is every time connected with magic of snow and calmness, festive and meeting my dearest family. What about yours?

Enjoy more inspiration from The Daring Carmakers Design Team here

"Ho ho ho Meeeeerry Christmas" :0) from my Father Christmas :

I used felt, cardstock, circle and oval punch for Santa. Some stitches for his mouth. Glitter glue on the nose and pom poms ( I stitched 3 together ) for the hat.

Rub ons with "Ho Ho Ho" sentiment on the mounting pads for dimension

Used Material :

Cream card for the base, Red and white cardstock, MME + Crate Paper + K&Co (Assorted Tags paper), Bo Bunny rub ons, Martha Stewart snowflake punch, Woodware circle and oval punch, Corner chomper, Paper crimper, Lace, Cotton cord, Glitter glue, Mini pom poms, Mounting pads, Threads, Ink pads.

Beep Beep

2011-06-08T20:41:00.003+01:00

For celebration and honoring our fathers I've made some quick card ... of course with a beep beep on :0)

Used Material:

Bazzill cardstock, MME and Cosmo Cricket patterned paper, Splellbinder die, Doodlebug cute cuts, Ribbons, Paper flowers, Fabric ( for the flower ), Button, Large eyelets, Brads, Dew drop, Melissa Frances transfer, Latter stickers, Distress tool, Paper crimper, Thread, Ink pad

Roses and Honeysuckle

2011-06-03T09:57:00.000+01:00

This week are Daring Cardmakers returning to their First Friday of the Month series of Flower challenges. The flowers for June are the Roses and Honeysuckle. I went for the pink and white roses.

In flower language roses represent :
white - eternal love, silence or innocence, wistfulness, virtue, purity and secrecy
pink - grace
and the Honeysuckle represent devoted affection, bonds of love

Here is my card :

Used Material :

Cream blank card, MME patterned papers, Flowers, Spellbinder Nestabilities, Provo craft embossing folder, Lace and ribbon, Letter stickers, Rub - ons ( Glitz ), Pearl stickers, Pink thread and ink pad.

The Ribbon Reel Challenge # 3

2011-05-29T23:23:00.002+01:00

Welcome to The Ribbon Reel Challenge # 3.

This time with very talented Clare and she came up with an idea to create a card using the sketch below.

If you want to see more from The Ribbon Reel design team just click here.

Here is what I've made :

I' ve used the wired seam binding to create the flower and the large brad attached on the black button for the flower center

Used Material :

Kraft cardstock, MME and Glitz design patterned papers, Crate rub - on accents, Spellbinder Nestabilities, Ribbons and lace from The Ribbon Reel, Pearl heart sticker from Hobby and Craft, Papermania brad, Button, Ink pad, Thread for stiching.