CCT Pets

This weeks theme at CCT is Pets. I have made a start on my mini album and here are 3 pages which I will stick to the base pages later, as I will decide on the order of the pages when I've made them all. The papers are Graphic 45 and I have just used various punches for the embellishments. Not too sure about the cat page but can't decide what else to add to it if anything!

CCT Buttons and Bows

The challenge at CCT this week is Buttons and Bows. I have made a little tag using a Hanglar and Stanglar image which I coloured with Distress Markers. The papers are MME which I was lucky enough to win from Michelle you can visit her fab blog The Card Grotto here. I have added some lace and some flowers and a swirl punched with EK Success punches. The bows are in her hair and the button is in the centre of the flower.

I hope you have a good Easter, I don't think we will be doing much apart from lots of extra dog walks and hopefully some bike rides if the weather is nice and I will try and sneek some crafting time!

CCT Stars

The theme at CCT this week is Stars. I have made yet another very quick and simple card, the star is punched out of red embossed card and I have added some ribbon and a bow. The sentiment is a very old one from QVC which I have embossed in silver.

CCT Dies and Punches

Another nice and easy challenge at CCT this week, we would like you to use dies and punches on your card. I have used one of my new Tonic dies, Beautiful Bramble Square and a Spellbinders labels 1 die on my card. The image is Penny Black, which I coloured with Copics and the leaves are punched with a Martha Stewart punch. 

I have just treated myself to a Grand Calibur and a couple of A4 embossing folders and a few Tonic die sets, they are fast becoming my favourite range of dies and there are a few more sets that I have my eye on!

I hope you can join us this week as we have another great prize.

CCT Celebrations

The theme at CCT this week is Celebrations and seeing as I'm so far behind with my Christmas card making I have decided to make another 1 for this challenge. I have used the Stampin Up Joyful Christmas set again and also the Gorgeous Grunge set in the background. The border is a Martha Stewart punch and the swirls are EK Success. 

CCT Hip To Be Square

This weeks challenge at CCT is Hip To Be Square. I used Kraft card for my card base and a very old Stampendous stamp which I have had for well over 10 years and has never been used before. The image has been stamped and embossed in white and I added a piece of DP, a punched scrap of white card and a ribbon. Another quick and easy card.

I decided not to buy much Christmas stuff this year so I have got 1 set of stamps from Stampin Up called Joyful Christmas and I'm going to see how many different cards I can make with that set! Here is the set I bought - wish me luck!

I'm enjoying a bit of extra crafty time at the moment as I'm off work ill with a injured knee and can't do much else. I was running in the fields last week and one of my spaniels ran straight into the side of my knee at full speed! 

CCT Die-ing For a Punch

This weeks theme at CCT is die-ing for a punch. I have made a photo frame using the Sizzix Vintage Cabinet die and also the Easel die so the frame will stand up. The papers are My Minds Eye and the photo is a Photo Chip from Darkroom Door of the Charles Bridge in Prague. The flowers are Hero Arts and I have punched 2 fronds and added a doiley, some pearls and a piece of velvet ribbon.

I hope you'll be able to join in this weeks challenge as we have another fab prize from Whiff of Joy.

CCT Butterfly Kisses

We have a fab theme at CCT this week and its Butterfly Kisses. I have been having a bit of a change from card making and decided to decorate a canvas. I have painted the back with gesso and then made a stencil using a Tim Holtz movers and shapers die. I applied modelling paste through the stencil and then painted the canvas with acrylic paints. I added a little gold paint from a Tim Holtz paint dabber over the swirls and some flowers cut with an EK Success punch. I distressed the flowers and added a pearl to the centers. The background text was stamped on to tissue and applied with Mod Podge and the butterflies are cut with an X Cut punch and embossed with Fran-tage Shabby White embossing powder. I got the quote from the internet. I really enjoyed making this canvas and have a few more waiting to be decorated.

I hope you will be able to join in this weeks challenge as we have a fab prize from Whiff of Joy. 

CCT Easter Parade

 The challenge this week at CCT is Easter Parade. I have made an Easter card using an old Tilda stamp which I have coloured with Distress Inks. It has been so long since I made a Tilda card and probably just as long since I coloured with DI!! I'm not sure what the papers are because I have managed to loose the front cover. I have used a Martha Stewart  punch on the yellow strip and added a couple of punched leaves and mulberry flowers to finish.

I hope you have a good day. Today is my 21st wedding anniversary, I can't believe how the time has flown!! I forgot to book the last night and tonight off work though (guess who's not very popular) so I won't be seeing much of hubby as I will be spending most of today asleep.

CCT Fairy Nice

This weeks challenge at CCT is to use a fairy on your card or project. I have used an old Swiss Pixie stamp and some Cosmo Cricket papers. I have coloured the image with Copics and added some flowers punched with  EK Success punches. 

Thanks for popping by, have a good week.

CCT Punch Drunk

The challenge at CCT this week is Punch Drunk. For my card I have used a Saturated Canary image which I've coloured with Copics. The papers are Cosmo Cricket (I think) and I've used Stampin Up, Leone Em and EK Sucess punches.

I hope you'll be able to join in this weeks challenge as we have another fab prize! Enjoy your Thursday.

Daring Card Makers 'Going Dotty'

It is so long since I have joined in with a Daring Card Makers Challenge but I have finally got round to it!! Their theme this week is to make a non Christmassy card which has dots on it but they have to be equal sized and spaced dots! I have used another cute image from Bildmalarna which I got from Bunny Zoe Crafts and Cosmo Cricket papers. The image has been coloured with Distress Inks and the heart 'button' has been cut on the Cricut.
Have a good Monday!

Supplies
Stamp: Bildmalarna- Mimosa on the Bench
Tools: Distress Inks, Cricut, Fiskars Punch, EK Success Punch, Glossy Accents, Stardust Stickles
DP: Cosmo Cricket

Just Magnolia 'It's Christmas' Challenge

This weeks challenge at Just Magnolia is to make a Christmassy card. I have used Tilda with Vintage Roses which I coloured with Distress Inks.The papers are Basic Grey Wassail and the flower and branches have been punched.
My Magnolia Stamp Club kit arrived today and I can't wait until Sunday to have a play with the new images.
Enjoy your weekend.

Supplies
Stamp: Magnolia - Tilda with Vintage Roses
Tools: Distress Inks, Nesties, Wizard, Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder, Martha Stewart Punch, Leone Em Punch, EK Success Punches, Pearls, Paper Rose
DP: Basic Grey

Cute Card Thursday 'Sew Beady'

This week at Cute Card Thursday we would like to see some beads on your card. At first I didn't think I would be able to join in this week as I have no beads but then while having a clear out I found some old oriental charms and one had these 2 beads hanging from it. I have used another CC Designs stamp, this one is Nora, isn't she a cutie. I have coloured the image with Distress Inks and used some MME papers. The mats have been cut with the Wizard and Nesties.
Have a good Thursday!

Supplies

Stamps: CC Designs - Nora
Tools: Distress Inks, Glamour Dust, Wizard, Nesties, SU Punch, EK Success Punches, Gems
DP: MME

Everybody Art Challenge Red + Green

This weeks theme at Everybody Art Challenge is red and green. I have made a stocking shaped card using Santa Birgitta from CC Designs. The papers are from Basic Grey and I have coloured the image with Copics.
Supplies
Stamp: CC Designs - Santa Birgitta
Tools: Copics, Cricut, SU Punch, Fiskars Punch, Ribbon, Glamour Dust
DP: Basic Grey

Just Magnolia + Magnolia Down Under Challenges

Here is a card for the Just Magnolia challenge which is to make a card for someone special, this is for my mum and the Magnolia Down Under challenge to have lots of sparkle etc on your card. I have use d Christmas morning Tilda and some Bo Bunny papers. Tilda has been coloured with Distress Inks and the snowflake is cut with Nesties.
I think I have nearly finished my Xmas cards now, just a couple more to make and then everything can go away again for a few months. Have a good Monday!Supplies
Stamps: MAgnolia - Christmas Morning Tilda, Stampin Up - Sentiment, Penny Black - Snowflake Swirl
Tools: Distress Inks, Fiskars Punch, Nesties, Wizard, Diamond Dust, Button
DP: Bo Bunny

Cute Card Thursday 'Girls + Swirls' Challenge

The challenge at Cute Card Thursday is Girls and Swirls. I have used a super cute Bildmalarna image which I got from Bunny Zoe Crafts, called Mimosa's Birdhouse. I decided to use Xmassy colours and to make the bird look like a robin, hopefully it's ok!!! I have coloured the image with Distress Inks and added swirls punched with an E K Success punch. The flowers and leaves are Prima and the papers are Basic Grey.

I didn't get round to using my Whiff of Joy stamps today as I was too busy playing with Tilly! Supplies
Stamp: Bildmalarna - Mimosa's Birdhouse
Tools: Distress Inks, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, Punches, Gems
DP: Basic grey

My Time To Craft 'Winter Pals'

Wow 2 posts in 2 days, I must be on a roll!! This is the card I have made for this weeks My Time To Craft challenge where the theme is Winter Pals. I love this stamp which I bought a couple of years ago but unfortunately I can't remember the manufacturer. I have coloured the image with Distress Inks and just added a few snowflakes and gems and a piece of lace. A very quick card as I need to get on with my Xmas cards and do a bit of tidying around the house!
Have a good Tuesday.Supplies
Stamp: Unknown
Tools: Distress Inks, Wizard, Nesties, Gems, EK Success Snowflake Punch, Lace, MS Icicle Punch, Glamour Dust
DP: Basic Grey

Magnolia Down Under and Stamp With Fun Challenges 'Christmas'

This weeks challenge at Magnolia Down Under and Stamp With Fun is Christmas. I have used Silent Night Tilda for my card. This is such a pretty image and lovely to colour. Tilda has been coloured with Distress Inks. The flower has been distressed and I have sprayed it with Glimmer Mist so it is really sparkly but it doesn't show up in the photo.
Have a good Monday.

Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Silent Night Tilda, Merry Christmas Seal
Tools: Distress Inks, Mc Gill Punch, EK Success Punch, Glamour Dust, Flower
DP: Craft Creations, Basic Grey

Cute Card Thursday

This weeks challenge at Cute Card Thursday is to make a card for a boy. This is the perfect challenge to use one of my new Magnolias. This one is Edwin Riding on a Sledge, isn't he cute, I hope we get enough snow to go sledging this year! I have used Basic Grey papers and Nesties to cut the snowflake which is covered in Diamond Dust. I have coloured Edwin with Distress Inks and added lots of Glamour Dust.
I hope you will be able to join in this weeks challenge as we have a great prize. Have a good Thursday.Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Edwin Riding on a Sledge, Hero Arts - Sentiment
Tools: Distress Inks, Martha Stewart Punch, EK Success Punch, Nesties, Wizard, Glamour Dust, Diamond Dust
DP: Basic Grey