Challenge 36 at Crafty Ann's

This is a first for me, 2 challenge cards in 1 day.
I am trying to enter a few more of my blogging friends challenges and this one is for
Crafty Ann's challenge this week, which is
Sketch or Spring or combine both
Here is my card


RECIPE:

6 x 6 Scalloped Card Blank
Backing Paper - Mottled Stone Collection 1 from Crafty Ann's Digi Shop
Shapeabilities Pendants Die - Fleur De Lis & Lotus
Silkies in shades of Pink Lace, Blue Brocade & Sunset Satin
Martha Stewart Deep Edge Punch
Gems
Fabric Rose

I put a few drops of the silkies onto my craft mat, spritzed with water then swooshed a piece of Glossy Card over the mat to pick up the colour.
Once this had dried I used the Fleur De Lis Die to cut out the shape.
The centres are from the Lotus Die to which I have added a fabric rose.
Pink gems and a few punched flowers complete my card.

Thanks for taking the time to look at my blog and I appreciate any comments you may wish to leave.

Bah Humbug Challenge 10

Good afternoon to you all,
Over at Bah Humbug this week, the ladies have chosen 'APERTURES' for this weeks challenge.

This set me thinking as I wanted to try making an aperture from my Nestability Dies.
So here is my card

I used Silver Pearlescent Card 5 x5 and used the larger of my Nestie Scalloped Circle Die to cut the aperture.

I had already had this Sarah Kay image stamped onto Hammered Card so all I had to do was colour her using Promarkers. I bought this stamp in 2009 when I shopped whilst on holiday, at The Craft Barn and this is her first outing.

I added a little sparkle for her fur trim using Glamour Dust

I inked the edge of the die cut using Shabby Shutters Distress Ink.

Another card to my growing pile and it's all down to my friends at Bah Humbug

Rainbow Lady's Challenge - Best Friends

Good morning fellow bloggers, it is Thursday again which of course means time for the latest challenge from Rainbow Lady which today is BEST FRIENDS

This week we, the DT's have been given lovely digi images to work with from our Sponsor
Chi Chi Memories

Here is my DT card

This super image has been printed onto pearlescent card which I had cut using a Nestie Die.
The edges of the die have been distressed using Victorian Velvet Distress Ink
I coloured using my Promarkers, thanks to Chi Chi I am beginning to feel more comfortable using these.
My backing paper is from Pink Petticoat - Vintage Rose Collection, this beautiful pad came free with one of the magazines I subscribe to.
To complete the card I punched our several sizes of flowers and added pink gems to the centres.

We hope you will join us again this week, we look forward to visiting your blogs and leaving comments.

Challenge 35 - Birthday

Good evening all, on a roll today. As football is on tv tonight I decided I would join in with my good friend Ann's challenge, which is 'BIRTHDAY'
Ann's challenge finishes at midday tomorrow, so just made it in time.

RECIPE

Pearlescent 5 x 5 Card
Backing Paper from Basic Grey - Porcelain Pad
Marianne Die cut using pearlescent card from my stash, I can't remember who I got it from other than it was at the NEC last year.
Happy Birthday Sentiment bought from Sincerely Yours Craft Show earlier this year.
Flowers made from punches using the same backing paper to which I added a Gold Pearl.

Thanks for looking, I appreciate any comments you might like to leave.

Bah Humbug Challenge 9

3 Quick and easy cards from me this afternoon as I wanted to join in with the 'Bah Humbug' ladies challenge this week, which is
EMBOSSING

I always seem to be last minute so as I had my Cuttlebug on my desk I decided to try
'Stencil Embossing'

2 of the stencils are on loan from my Sister, the larger Christmas Tree stencil came in a freebie pack with Docrafts Creativity Magazine.

All have been sanded with my new Tim Holtz sanding block.

I hope Ann & Max think they are acceptable for this weeks challenge, and I know have 3 more to add to my Christmas Card Box.

I am entering my card into CNCH Challenge No 10 which this week is also 'Embossing'

Thanks for looking, I appreciate you leaving me comments.

CD SUNDAY - IRISH/ST PATRICK

A good morning to all my followers and welcome to our latest challenge over on
CD SUNDAY

Thanks for your entries last week, not so many but we loved seeing your creations and leaving comments.

As this is the first Sunday in the month we have

A NEW SPONSOR

plus

A NEW GUEST DESIGNER

Our Sponsor for this week's challenge is 'The Art of Craft'.
One lucky participant will receive a voucher of £20 to spend in their shop.

Our Guest Designer for the month of March is the lovely 'BERYL'

Here is my DT card

RECIPE:

Green Pearlescent Card Blank
Backing Paper from - ATC Assistant CD - Joanna Sheen
My lovely lady topper is from - Vintage Feedsacks - link is on my side bar, they have lots of beautiful FREE images to download.
I printed her onto Glossy Photo Paper then cut her out using a Nestability Die
Sentiment is from - Vintage Holiday Crafts - link is on my side bar, another great site for FREE Clipart. Again printed onto Glossy Photo Paper, then attached to a matt which I had put through my Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder.
3 Fabric Daffodils and a Bow complete my card.

We hope you will join us in celebrating St Patricks Day, remember you need to use something from a CD in your design and say which CD you have used.

Do pop over to our blog to see what my fellow teamies have created this week, you won't be disapointed.

I have scheduled this post as I will be on my way to Silverstone by the time you read this, so I am hoping Mr Blogger behaves.

Thankyou for visiting and feel free to leave a comment