Wishi Washi

It's Jo's turn as dare-setter this week over at Daring Cardmakers and her challenge is a fun one ; Wishi Washi!

She would like you to create 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

For my card I've used some pink polka dot Washi tape and some cute American Crafts stickers. I would urge you try Washi tape - it's a fantastic addition to your craft kit, with so many possibilities! 

Love is in the air!

This week we are all loved up in The Shabby Tearoom! Char is our wonderful host this week and asks we create a Valentine's project and include one "Mail and/or postage" item and use the colours in the photo! 

For my card I have used 'Your Special Day' medallion labels, 'Always & Forever' medallion labels & 'Greetings from Paris' stamps available from our sponsors this week who are the wonderful Justrite, and our lucky winner will receive a fabulous prize (tbc) 

The Shabby Girls:

Debbie Marcinkiewicz - Deb's Simple Treasures

Charlene Cundy - Expressions Of Me!

Cindy Holshouser - Sweet P Paperie

Melissa Bove - Creating From The Heart

Sheri Holt - My Sheri Cards

Sparkly & Bright

Hello and welcome! This week sees the wonderful Debbie as our host in The Shabby Tearoom and she has chosen this gorgeous pic to inspire you. She asks we create a card / project using the colours White, Cream, Silver, Neutrels and a hint of Pink.

I have gone for a soft, pretty Love themed card this week, inspired by this Heartflet Roses digi stamp from our sponsor this week, The Digi Doodle Shop who are offering a $10 gift certificate for this weeks Winner.

Stop by the Shabby Girls blogs for some wonderful inspiration!

Debbie Marcinkiewicz - Deb's Simple Treasures

Charlene Cundy - Expressions Of Me!

Cindy Holshouser - Sweet P Paperie

Melissa Bove - Creating From The Heart

Sheri Holt - My Sheri Cards

New Year, New Start

Over at The Ribbon Reel  blog we welcome you to another fun fortnightly challenge! Zuzana is our fab host for this week and has chosen the theme New Year, New Start and asks you create a card / project with your
NEW YEARS RESOLUTION and RIBBONS / TWINE and a BUTTON.

For my 'resolution' I've chosen a Time theme - it won't wait for anyone. This applies in two ways - to be more organised and to get on and go for things in life!

I have gone a tad grungy for this one a la Tim Holtz.  Lots of distressed edges, inks and metal embellishments. It's the first time I've tried a wax seal, and they are so fun to do! I thought the 7Gypsies clock face wax 'stamp' was perfect for this card. The beautiful ribbons are: Ivory Crochet Lace, Silk Ribbon, Gold Silky Crush, Antique Gold Velvet ribbon all from The Ribbon Reel.

Gorgeous Gateaux

Welcome to a new challenge over at The Shabby Tearoom and this week I am your host and ask you create a card or project using the colours Grey, Lilac, Peach & Pink plus Lace and a metal embellishment.

The sweet flower bunch image is from Bugaboo Stamps who are offering 7 digi images for our Winner this week!

The card blank has been cut with a Tim Holtz On The Edge die and I've layered punched borders and Labels 18 (again!). I've used these fab fabric, crochet and lace net flowers which are highlighted with paint and topped with a flower and tag. A soft seam binding bow adds softness, while my metal embllishment comes in the form of a pin which I've added some beads onto.

 Check out the Shabby Girls blogs to see what they have been creating this week!

Debbie Marcinkiewicz - Deb's Simple Treasures

Charlene Cundy - Expressions Of Me!

Cindy Holshouser - Sweet P Paperie

Melissa Bove - Creating From The Heart

Sheri Holt - My Sheri Cards

Vintage Boudoir

Cindy is our lovely host this week in The Shabby Tearoom  and has chosen this fabulous pic for us to work with and asks we create a card/project using the colours in the inspiration photo and one item related to sewing.

I wanted to do something completely fresh after all the Christmas cards, and I think this is rather Spring-like. I've used a combination of Pink Paislee and  Prima Pixie Glen papers and chipboard shapes, which are my current craft room love! For dimension I cut elements from Pixie Glen papers and added punched and die cut shapes for interest. For the sewing elements I've used a pin and buttons.

The gorgeous Shutters stamp is from our sponsor this week Tiffany Doodles digi stamps, who are giving away 4 prizes this week! Grand prize - 10 digis, 1st place - 6 digis, 2nd place - 4 digis, 3rd place - 2 digis. Good luck!

  

Challenges:

 Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

The Shabby Girls Blogs -

Debbie Marcinkiewicz - Deb's Simple Treasures

Charlene Cundy - Expressions Of Me!

Cindy Holshouser - Sweet P Paperie

Melissa Bove - Creating From The Heart

Sheri Holt - My Sheri Cards

Polka Dots in Pink!

Welcome to the new week! Time to get back into the swing of things with a new challenge over at  The Ribbon Reel Challenge blog. Pauline is our host this week and asks we create a project using Pink and Polka Dots, with Ribbon / Bakers Twine.

Well this is the first outing for my new Labels 18 Nesties, which were a much wanted Christmas present, and I can see it will be the first of many outings! I've layered up with stamped and die cut doilies. The chipboard heart has been painted and covered with Crackle Accents and decorated with Liquid Pearls and a greeting.

I've finished off with this beautiful lace and organza bow and finished with some pretty buttons.

Cotton Candy Bakers Twine,  Pink Spot Organza, Pink Twill and Pink Crochet Lace all from The Ribbon Reel

Challenges:
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Time Flies

Hello and Happy New Year to you! This week it's Sheri is playing host over at The Shabby Tearoom and she has chosen this wonderful inspiration pic for you to work with. Create a card / featuring something with Wings!

 

I've coloured this sweet digi stamp from Robyns Fetish Digital Stamps who are giving away 5 digital images to the Winner of the Tearoom this week.

To complement the Waking Up Birdie image, I've used these gorgeous soft pastel papers from Prima's 'Pixie Glen' range. A little twine bow and knotted tuille net have been added to finished off this simple and sweet card




Check out the Shabby Girls blogs for some great projects!

Debbie Marcinkiewicz - Deb's Simple Treasures

Charlene Cundy - Expressions Of Me!

Cindy Holshouser - Sweet P Paperie

Melissa Bove - Creating From The Heart

Sheri Holt - My Sheri Cards