Always be Thankful

This is the first time that I have managed to join in the challenge at Vintage Stamping Challenge.  I feel that it is some progress that I have managed to join in this month's challenge.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Vintage Stamping Challenge - More than 3 layers
http://www.flonzcraft.com/vsc/2016/03/16/challenge-42-lots-of-layers-at-least-3/
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/03/AG-NO-79.html

I have used a paper, borders and tag from a paper pad by Kaisercraft called "Secret Garden".  The image is from Flonzcraft, stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black and then coloured with copic markers.  I added some Stickles to the butterfly and the flower centres.  I also added a red pearl from Rosie's Studio to the tag.  Matting is pink cardstock.

Vintage Lady

I don't stamp much these days - but I pulled out the stamps and stamp pad for this one.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Vintage Stamping Challenge - Tic Tac Toe (Twine + Vintage colours + People)
http://www.flonzcraft.com/vsc/2015/09/07/challenge-36-tic-tac-toe/
Robyn's Fetish Challenge - Square or Rectangle Card
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/09/challenge-283-square-or-rectangle-cards.html
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/09/anything-goes-challenge-no-53.html
CHNC Patterned Paper - October Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.nz/2015/10/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-october.html


I only used one person so I'm hoping my line still qualifies!  I used a paper from a pad called Vintage Rose Garden from Couture Creations.  I added some bakers twine to the left side of the card.  The image is from Flonzcraft and has been stamped using Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black.  I added some colour with copic markers V91, V95, E00, R59, G17, E35.

Making A Cake

I have used nice bright summery colours for this card - partly because it is so bleak here at the moment (I'm sick of the cold of winter!).  I also associate baking with summer time as that is when I feel more enthused to bake.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Victorian Stamping Challenge - Hot Sunny Colours
http://www.flonzcraft.com/vsc/2015/05/20/challenge-33-hot-sunny-colours/
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2015/06/challenge-268-always-anything-goes.html


I have used a paper from Rosie's Studio.  The image is from Flonz Craft.  The die is a Spellbinders die which I inked with Distress Ink - Mustard Seed.  I also used some mesh ribbon and some pearls from Rosie's Studio.

April Page

I am on a bit of a roll with this non-date calendar!  I have now managed to also complete the page for April.

I would like to enter my page into these challenges:
Vintage Stamping Challenge - Shabby Chic
http://www.flonzcraft.com/vsc/2015/05/05/challenge-32-shabby-chic/
Robyn's Fetish Challenge - Not A Card
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/05/challenge-262-anything-goes-532015.html

I have used cardstock inked with Distress Ink - Vintage Photo.  I used a stamped image from Flonzcraft.  I also added some tags, etc from the reverse side of the paper from Graphic 45 and added a chipboard diecut from the same set.  I also used some ric-rac style braid and some Liquid Pearls.

My Calendar - February

Another page for next year's calendar completed!

I would like to enter my calendar into these challenges:
Love to Create - Colour Inspiration
http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/challenge-143-color-inspired.html
Vintage Stamping Challenge - Anything But A Card
http://www.flonzcraft.com/vsc/?p=1918\


I have used Distress Inks - Tumbled Glass, Pumice Stone and Peacock Feathers for the background.  The images are from Flonzcraft and inked with Distress Ink - Crushed Olive which I felt gave a softer look than black.  I coloured the Jazz image with copic markers RV29 and BG13.  The treble clefs are cut from Textured Cardstock from DCWV using a Memory Box die.

Christmas Giving

A stamped image rather than a digital image for a change!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
CHNC - Head with or without a hat
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/chnc-challenge-200-if-you-want-to-get.html
ABC Christmas Challenge - Very Merry Christmas
http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/v-is-for-very-merry-christmas.html
Completely Christmas - Add A Sentiment
http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/completely-christmas-challenge-35.html
Robyn's Fetish Challenge - Faux Stitching
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/challenge-235-stitching-real-or-faux.html

I have used a present themed paper from Kaisercraft.  The image is an acrylic stamp from Flonzcraft.  I coloured with copic markers.  I added some faux stitching using a Distress Marker.  The embellishment has been cut from the same cardstock as the matting using a Mariannes die and then embellished with some pearls.  The sentiment is from the challenge at ABC Christmas challenge (Link above)

Round Easel Card

I haven't made a round easel card for a while!  With the shape of this image, I was inspired to create another one.  When the easel is closed, the card looks like this:

And here it is opened up:

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:
Vintage Stamping Challenge - Black, Orange, Purple, Red or Green.
http://www.flonzcraft.com/vsc/?p=1873
CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/challenge-280-9th-of-october-christmas.html
CHNC - Something Round
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/chnc-challenge-198-something-round.html
The Sailing Pineapple - In The Round
http://sailingpineapple.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/challenge-19-in-round.html

I have used some green cardstock to create the basic easel.  The patterned paper I have used comes from one of the new Christmas paper pads by Kaisercraft.  The 25 topper is from the same paper pad.  The snowflakes around the border are the waste from a snowflake border die by Memory Box.  I embellished these with some tiny pearls.  The ribbon is grosgrain ribbon from Sugar and Spice Studio.  I added some larger pearls to the base of the easel card.

The image is an acrylic stamp from Flonzcraft.  Colouring is with a combination of copic markers and water colour pencils from Faber Castell.  I used all the colours in the colour challenge at Vintage Stamping Challenge although there is not much black there.

Kitty Birthday Wishes

I pulled out one of my acrylic stamps and used that with some wet embossing (which I also haven't done in ages).  I wanted to try something I read in a magazine.  But .... I couldn't find the article so I tried to do it from memory!  Not sure if I got it right or not.

I am entering my card into these challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - Sketch
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/challenge-273-21st-of-august-sketch.html
QKR Stampede - Monochromatic
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/qkr-stampede-challenge-102-monohrome.html
Vintage Stamping Challenge - Summer Days
http://www.flonzcraft.com/vsc/?p=1568

I have used some Kaisercraft paper for the background.  The image is from Flonz and is an acrylic stamp.  I coloured the kitty initially with white acrylic paint and then added colour with copic markers once dried.  I matted the image on to some glitter cardstock from DCWV.  I also added a digital sentiment, some polka dot ribbon from American Crafts and some pearls from Rosie's Studio.

Another Blue Christmas Card

This is my final post for tonight - using yet another of the sponsor images for the CRAFT Challenge:

I am entering my card into these challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - Christmas in July
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/challenge-268-17th-of-july-christmas.html
Winter Wonderland - Blue Christmas
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/07/blue-christmas.html
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Jolly Holiday
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/its-jolly-holiday.html
Christmas Cards All Year Round - Non Traditional Colours
http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/july-challenge.html
Christmas Inspirations - Keep It Simple
http://natalduranteoanotodo.blogspot.co.nz/2014/07/desafio-062014-simples.html

I have used a blue paper from a Kaisercraft paper pad called "Blubelle".  I added some soft blue lace and some blue pearls.  The image is from Flonz and is an acrylic stamp.  I added a bit of extra blue colour with a blue colouring pencil.

Autumn Owls

I decided to go with a monochromatic look for this card:

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - Autumn/Halloween
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/challenge-228-10th-of-october.html
Trimgym - Anything Goes
http://trimgymsdigistampsandimages.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/october-challenge-anything-goes.html
QKR Stampede - Anything Goes with Circles
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2013/10/qkr-stampede-weekly-challenge-60.html
Robyn's Fetish - Square Cards Only
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/challenge-181-square-cards-only-10132013.html
Friday Sketch Challenge - Sketch
http://fridaysketchchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2013/10/sketch-54.html


I have used two background papers from Trimgym.  The image is an acrylic stamp from Flonz which I stamped using Adirondack - Cranberry.  I die-cut the image using a circle die from Spellbinders.  The larger circle has been cut by tracing around a CD canister which happened to be the perfect size!  I have also added some red pearls from Sullivans as embellishments.

The layout is from the sketch at Friday Sketch Challenge - link above.

Merry Christmas Lady

This is a beautiful vintage image of a lady which I decided to give a strong colour treatment to.  It seems to work okay.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - Colour Inspiration
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/challenge-225-19th-of-september-colour.html
CHNC - Stamped Image (no digis)
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/chnc-challenge-143-stamp-stamp-stamp.html
CHNC - Anything Christmas
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/chnc-challenge-extra-for-september.html
Trimgym - Anything Goes
http://trimgymsdigistampsandimages.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/september-challenge-better-late-than.html

The paper comes from Trimgym.  The image is an acrylic stamp from Flonz.   I coloured using copic markers BG49, BG09, BG15, B000, E29, E25 plus some Stickles - Crystal.  I also added three small brown pearls to the corner of the image.   I have also added some chocolate brown grosgrain ribbon from American Crafts.

I have made a few cards this week using this colour combination.  I've just loaded the first one up to the CRAFT challenge and noticed only a few entries.  Considering three papers were available as freebies on the Trimgym blog, it is surprising.  Unless of course, everyone is even more last minute than me in getting their completed projects uploaded!!!

Angels On High

A stamped image for this card:

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Friday Sketch Challenge - Sketch
http://fridaysketchchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2013/08/sketch-50.html
CHNC - No Sentiment
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/chnc-challenge-138-no-sentiment.html
CHNC - Anything Christmas
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/chnc-challenge-extra-for-august.html

I have layered this card using green paper from a paper scrap pack and some lovely paper from Publikado.  The image is from the sponsor at Friday Sketch Challenge - Flonz.  This is an clear acrylic stamp.  I have added some colour to the image using my copic markers.  The banner die is one from Spellbinders which I cut and embossed then added two different sized pearls to.  The snowflakes are also a Spellbinders die and I added some pearls to the centres of those as well.

Owl Doorhanger

A doorhanger for my son's room - he loves owls especially when they are realistic looking owls.

I am entering my door hanger in the following challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - Door Hanger or Bookmark
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/challenge-219-8th-of-august.html
QKR Stampede - No Squares Allowed
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/p/challenge-rules.html

I used a template for a door hanger that I found here:
www.polyvore.com
I have stamped several stamps from Flonz over the doorhanger at various angles using a Tuxedo Memento inkpad.  I coloured the images using my copic markers.  The letter stickers spelling my son's name are from my stash.

Pink and Purple Hummingbirds

I know hummingbirds aren't pink and purple but I felt like using a nice bright summery colour scheme.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - Photo Inspiration (nature)
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/challenge-216-18th-of-july-inspiration.html

I have used a Kate Knight tropical paper for the background.  I have added some bright pink grosgrain ribbon.  I coloured some white ribbon flowers with copic marker RV06.  The image is an acrylic stamp from Flonz.  I have used copic markers RV06, RV04, G17, G14, BV02, BV000 for the image.

Vintage Car

I always have trouble creating masculine cards - but this one seemed to just come together. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/pinspirational-challenge-62.html
CRAFT Challenge - Recipe
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/craft-challenge-212-20th-of-june-recipe.html

I have used a couple of papers from MME for the background.  Matting is brown cardstock from Rosies Studio.  The image is an acrylic stamp from New Zealand company Flonz.  The ribbon is from American Crafts and the pearls from Sullivans.  The sentiment is from Sans Designs.

Traditional Christmas Tree

A traditional christmas card using a tree image and green!

The card is for the following challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/challenge-202-11th-of-april-christmas.html
CHNC - Anything Christmas
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/chnc-challenge-extra-for-april.html

The card uses both the front and reverse of one of the papers from a paper pad by MME.   I couldn't decide which side to use so have used a bit of both!  The image is an acrylic stamp by a New Zealand company called Flonz.  I have matted throughout the card using green cardstock which sets off the image and background papers well.  The embellishment is a glitter tree button that I bought from a clearance bin a couple of weeks ago.  In a way, this is a good time to be working on next year's christmas cards as many of the shops have last years christmas embellishments at not much more than cost price!