Perfect Words

Hi everyone,

 

Just wanted to share a card I recently created with the lovely Paisley Petals DSP.  I really like the bold, bright print on the DSP and there are so many wonderful colours in this DSP.

 

The colours for my card have been inspired by the colours in the DSP and I have used Not Quite Navy for the base of the card.

 

A strip of Early Espresso which I have twisted and folded on itself and then I sanded the cardstock to give it a a little bit of a distressed look.

 

The lovely butterflies have been die cut in River Rock and Bravo Burgundy using the Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Perfect Words

Card: Not  Quite Navy, Early Espresso, River Rock, Bravo Burgundy, Old Olive, Tangerine Tango, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Ink: Not Quite Navy

Accessories:  Modern Label Punch, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, Blossom Party Dies, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Designer Sanding Blocks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have also used the Blossom Party Die to create the flower and the sentiment is from the Perfect Words Hostess stamp set.

 

Of course there is always bling – it has to be my most used embellishment.

 

 

I would like to enter this card at the following challenges:

 

Sketch Frenzy Friday – SFF021712 Sketch Challenge

DYSU – #61 Things with Wings

Flutter By Wednesday - #192 Open Challenge

Cute Card Thursday - #206 Signs of Spring Challenge

2 Sisters Challenge Blog – # 80 Anything Goes

Always Crafting - Anything goes

Our Creative Corner – Over the Edge

Fairy Tale Challenge Blog – # 35 Spring

 

 

Have a wonderful Friday and thanks for visiting…… Meg

Happy Birthday

Hi everyone,

 

I have created a birthday card using the colour challenge from Create with Connie and Mary and the sketch layout from Sketch Frenzy Friday.

 

Both challenges can be seen below:

 

 

 

 

I have used Riding Hood Red for the base of my card and I have used the lovely butterfly from the Strength and Hope set.

 

I have flipped the sketch and replaced the bow with the butterfly.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Strength & Hope, Perfect Punches, Just Believe

Card: Peach Parfait, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla 
Ink: Peach Parfait, Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze

Accessories:  1-3/8” (3.5 cm) Circle Large Punch, 2” x 1-3/8” (5 x 3.5 cm) Oval Extra Large Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, 3/16” (0.5 cm) Corner Small Punch, 3/8” (1 cm) Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

I found the colours to put together a little challenging – LOL,  but I am pretty happy with the end result.

 

What do you think?  Keep creating…… Meg x

It’s Black & White with a Splash of Green

Hi everyone,

 

How was your weekend?  Hope your week is off to a good start!

 

I did go to the movies with my Mum and saw “Water for Elephants” – it was a very good movie but I the circus master was a very cruel man! 

 

I know that they say that the book in normally better than the movie but for this movie I do not believe I could read the book.  I must say the elephant in the movie was beautiful – as beautiful an elephant can be !

 

On to crafty things and I have a card to share with you.

 

The colours have been inspired by the challenge at The Play Date Cafe – It’s Black and White with a touch of Green.

 

The sketch layout was from Sketch Frenzy Friday – this sketch has closed but I liked the simplicity of it:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have used Basic Black for the base of the card and I have embossed the Whisper White in the Big Shot with the Elegant Lines embossing folder.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Clearly for You, Pocket Silhouettes

Card: Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories:  1-3/8” (3.5 cm) Circle Large Punch, 1-3/4” (4.4 cm) Scallop Circle Extra-Large, 1-1/4” (3.2 cm) Basic Black Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Elegant Lines Embossing Folder, White Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

This was a really quick card to do and I just love the large striped grosgrain ribbon.

 

What do you think?  Leave me a message if you get a chance and visit again soon! 

 

 

Meg x

Happiness

Hi everyone,

 

It’s Anzac Day today and a day were Australians and New Zealander’s remember all our fallen soldiers.  It is the anniversary of the first major military action which was fought by Australian and New Zealand forces in the First World War.

 

ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and if want to know more about the ANZAC’s and the history of Australia Day you can visit the Australian War Memorial if you click here.

 

My card below has just one word on it.… happiness.

 

The sketch for this card is from Sketch Frenzy Friday and the colours from ColorLab’s current colour challenge:

 

 

 

 

 

I have used Pink Pirouette for the base of the card and the petal image from the Printed Petals stamp set.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Printed Petals, Priceless, Warm Words (retired)

Card: Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Ink: Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Pink Pirouette

Accessories:  Elegant Lines Embossing Folder, Distressing Tool from Cutter Kit, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

A simple card with soft colours.

 

 

On today, I am happy and thankful for every soldier and what they have done and continue to do for this country.

 

This is a day of remembrance of all the good and bad times, ones that make us cry and ones that make us laugh with happiness.

 

 

Take care and keep safe, please visit again soon…… Meg x

For You Challenge

Back again, this time with a creation that has been inspired from the Colour Challenge at PPA and the sketch challenge from Sketch Frenzy Friday.

 

Both challenges are below and you can view the sites if you click on the images:

 

 

 

I have used Pear Pizzazz for the base of the card and the main image is from the Artistic Etchings stamp set.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Artistic Etchings, Elements of Style

Card: Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla 
Ink: Crumb Cake

Accessories:  Photo Corners Extra-Large Punch, 1” (2.5 cm) Circle Medium Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

I really like these colours – isn’t the Daffodil Delight a great yellow colour.

 

The layout is quick and effective – next time you should have a go too!

 

Please visit again soon…. Meg x

Great Friend

Hi everyone, thanks for visiting once more and seeing what I am up too.

 

When you are reading this I hope that all is well and that you have managed a little time to do some creating ?!

 

I have created a card using the colour inspiration from Scrapmaster’s Paradise and the sketch layout from Sketch Frenzy Friday.

 

Below are the challenges and you can visit each site if you click on the image:

 

 

 

I have used Basic Grey for the base of my card and some of the Lap of Luxury DSP.  This is such a great colour challenge, as the colours compliment each other very well.

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Great Friend, Every Moment

Card: Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, Basic Grey
Ink: Basic Grey, Pretty in Pink

Accessories:  3/8” (1 cm) Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon, Scallop Edge Border, Mat Pack for Paper-Piercing, Lap of Luxury DSP, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

I haven’t really used the Every Moment stamp set but I think it suits this layout and of course the verse from the Great Friend stamp set, just adds that extra touch :)

 

Let me know what you think by leaving a comment and thanks for visiting once more.

 

See you again soon….. Meg x

For my Friend

Hi everyone,

 

Just posting another card I have created and inspiration is from a couple of challenges:

 

Blogger’s Challenge – For the Birds

 

ColorLab Colour Challenge # 35

 

 

Sketch Frenzy Friday SFF032511

 

 

 

I have changed the sketch to a landscape card, used the ColorLab Colours and used one of the little birds from the Cheep Talk stamping set.

 

The base of my card is Chocolate Chip and I have used Elegant Eggplant for the verse.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Cheep Talk

Card: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant, Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant

Accessories:  Scallop Trim Border Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

A quick little card and I love the saying….  until next time keep well.. Meg x

Let’s Celebrate

Hi everyone, it’s Friday night and the weekend is here  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

This past week has been a little crazy but that’s ok, these little things help keep you focused and grounded.

 

 

 

 

I have created a card for the Sketch Challenge at Frenzy Friday – the sketch number is SFF030411.  This is the sketch and you can visit Sketch Frenzy Friday’s site if you click here.

 

 

 

 

 

I have used the Party This Way stamp set and the co-ordinating DSP Celebrations.

 

The Celebrations DSP contains the lovely bright colours of Pacific Point, Real Read mixed with some milder tones of Pear Pizzazz and Bashful Blue.

 

I have create the card as close to the sketch as I can and I think it’s a very happy card to give someone for their birthday.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Party This Way, On Your Birthday

Card: Real Red, Pacific Point, Whisper White
Ink: Pacific Point, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories:  1” (2.5 cm) Circle Medium Punch, Clip Assortment, 1/2” (1.3 cm) Pear Pizzazz Stitched Poly Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

Unfortunately you may not be able to see clearly the basic rhinestones on the little traffic light which have caught the glare of the camera but they look good in real life!

 

I am happy with this little creation – what do you think?

 

Enjoy your weekend…… Meg x

Hummingbird - Sketch Frenzy Friday

Back again, with this card I created using the lovely Elements of Style stamp set.

 

This sketch challenge was from Sketch Frenzy Friday # SFF022511 and the layout is below or you can click here to visit their site.

 

 

I decided to just use the flower image from the Elements of Style stamp set and I stamped the image over the base card which is Crumb Cake cardstock.

 

I then stamped the flower image on Cajun Craze and for the next two squares I have lined up the flowers from the Cajun Craze image.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Elements of Style

Card: Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Marina Mist, Whisper White

Ink: Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Marina Mist

Accessories:  3/8” (1 cm) Taffeta Marina Mist Ribbon, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

This was very time consuming to create but this was a challenge : )

 

The more I look at the card the more I like it.

 

Thanks again for stopping bye… leave  comment it like…. Meg x

Sketch Frenzy Friday # 21811

Sketch Frenzy Friday posting this sketch challenge on Friday 18 February 2010.

 

You can visit their site if you click here and a copy of the sketch layout is below:

 

 

 

 

I have used the Lap of Luxury DSP paper, I love the words on this paper ‘Life is Beautiful’. 

 

The base card is Concord Crush and I have used the Sale-A-Bration stamp set Sweet Summer.

 

I cut out the stamped butterfly images and placed some bling in between them down the side of the square image.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Sweet Summer (Sale-A-Bration set)

Card: Concord Crush, Pretty in Pink, Basic Gray, Whisper White
Ink: Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories:  Lap of Luxury DSP, 1-1/4” (3.2 cm) Square Large  Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

Thanks for visiting once more.

 

Please come back again soon…. Meg x

Sketch Frenzy Friday Challenge #SFF021111

Yes, I have completed another challenge.

 

This sketch is from Sketch Frenzy Friday and the sketch number is SFF02111.

 

 

 

 

I have used the I {Heart} Hearts Stamp set and my card is below:

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: I {Heart} Hearts

Card: Rose Red, Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Ink: Rose Red, Pink Pirouette

Accessories:  Full Heart Extra-Large Punch,  3/8” (1 cm) Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

I am on to the next challenge so until next time  - thanks for stopping bye once more and keep creating! ……….. Meg x