Merry Shaker Card!

I really enjoy making shaker cards and know that this Chunky Merry die from Simon Says would be perfect for one.  

First I die cut the base using the background section of the Merry die, then I randomly stamped some snowflakes over the card and embossed with some glittery powder. I then added the acetate and glues on the merry die cut.

I used a selection of red, gold and silver sequins for the shaker element. this was a very simple design to make up, but I love all the shimmer.

 

I shall add this card to the SSS Flickr challenge "Creating for the holidays"

Its a dull old day here, perfect weather to make me want to stay in my craft room!

Have a great day

Hugs

Sally

Two more Christmas Cards!

I have just got a new embossing folder from Simon Says called Crystal Distortion and I couldn't wait to have a play with it. My first card is using the L'il Gnome die also from Simon Says layered up onto my embossed piece of white card.  I also added the glitter card base layer and lots of gems to the cross points of the background.

For the Gnome's hat I have used a snippet of patterned paper so am adding this card to this months Christmas Kickstart challenge blog.

I will also add it to the Simon Says Flickr group challenge "Creating for Christmas".

Next I used the embossing folder on some lime green glitter card which created a lovely sparkly card. I then added some die cut trees also from Simon Says , added some gems and love how this card is so glittery in real life. 

 I will also add this card to the SSS Flickr group challenge.

Gradually getting on top of my Christmas cards although I am bound to need more as my daughter usually claims a few!!

Have a great week

Hugs

Sally

Christmas Slimline card!

A slimline Christmas card for a couple of challenges!  For this card I die cut my white slimline blank and then distressed with Cracked Pistachio and Salty Ocean ink, I then used the Simon Says falling snow stencil and added some Nuvo Glimmer paste. 

Next I die cut the Simon Says with the  Ho Ho Ho die and added to the card with some glittery die cut snowflakes.  The Penguin stamp is from Heffy Doodle and I have coloured with Zig markers.  Lastly I mounted onto a red card blank.

 I am adding this card to both the Die Cut Divas November challenge "Slimline" and the SSS Flickr group challenge "Creating for the holidays"

Have a great week

Hugs

Sally

Christmas box card!

After seeing a few box cards in the internet I decided to have a go and make one using stamps from Heffy Doodle and Clearly Besotted and the tree die from Simon Says. I stamped coloured with Zigs and die cut my images. After making my box I then covered the edges and top with snippets of patterned paper.  The back was distressed to make the cloudy sky using a homemade cloud stencil.

I really had fun putting this together, a bit time consuming but worth the effort and it folds flat to fit in a standard envelope.

 I am adding this card to the current Christmas Kickstart challenge "Christmas Snippets" and also the Love handmade cards Flickr Challenge.

Have a great weekend.

Hugs

Sally

Christmas Shaker!!

I love making shaker cards and Christmas is the perfect excuse for lots if bling and sparkle! To make this card I used the older "Pile of Gifts" die from Simon Says which I cut into a circle blank and added some acetate.  I then distressed a large rectangle in the area behind my window with a rainbow effect. I used lots of pastel sequins for the shaker element.  The Holly is cut with the Poppy Stamps "Holly side Strips" die and coloured with Zigs, I then added the sparkly berries and a gold embossed sentiment.

 I am adding this card to the current SSS Flickr challenge "Creating for the Holidays"

I have also been busy over the last few weeks making a large cot  quilt and with the left over fabric I also  made a  pram quilt for my daughter who is expecting her first baby this month, also our first grandchild so very exciting!

I have only made two other quilts so kept it simple with a square design. 

I am really pleased with the end result.

Hugs

Sally

Teenager card and full front shaker!!

I needed to make some family birthday cards recently , this first one for a sweet 4 year old.  I really wanted to make a full front shaker and as this little boy loves monsters I went with this patterned paper I had in my stash. I die cut it to shape and used lots of sparkly sequins.

Such a fun easy card to make and Harrison loved it.  I am adding this card to the "Anything goes" challenge over at the Simon Says Wednesday challenge. 

This second card is for a youngster just becoming a teenager, again this was simple to make, I found the image on the internet printed, coloured and fussy cut it.  I had the background paper in my stash, added the sparkly dots and layered the skater girl up on foam tape for some dimension.

 I will also add this card to the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge.

Off to make some more Christmas cards now as I still need a few more.  Have a great weekend.

Hugs

Sally

Green Christmas!

A quick Christmas card using the Simon Says "Outline Merry Christmas " Background stamp and a Memory Box die cut!

I stamped and embossed the background with white embossing powder and then distressed with Cracked Pistachio and Salty Ocean Distress Oxides.  I then water coloured in the Merry Christmas to make it stand out. 

 

 I then added the die cur "Country Landscapes" and lots of glittery stars.  Love this slimline design.

I am adding this card to both the Love handmade cards Flickr group challenge and the Simon Says Flickr group challenge, both Anything Goes this month!

Hugs

Sally

Another Gnome card!

Made this card for a couple of challenges, the "Lets Squash it " challenge this month is "Double Emboss"

So for the base of this card I have dry embossed using the Tim Holtz Border folder (I always think this looks like ice!) and then I brushed with my embossing pad and heat embossed with gold.

I then added the die cut gnome and snowflakes all from Simon Says.  Just love this gnome in gold and pink, so pretty!

 I am also adding this card to both the Love Flickr group challenge and the Simon Says Flickr group challenge!

Hope you are enjoying your weekend.

Hugs

Sally

Christmas Gnome

Love this cute "L'il Gnome" die from Simon Says , it makes a great santa !  Made this card using lots of glittery card stock and the Outline Merry stamp , also from Simon Says, I stamped and embossed in gold for even more shine!

Also decided to make a slimline card, such a fun shape !

 I am adding this card to the current Christmas Kickstart Challenge "Make for a loved one" and also the Simon Says Flickr Group challenge "Anything Goes"

I am still building my energy up and also finding my mojo again after the operation.  Slowly getting there!

Hugs

Sally

White and Gold!

After making the green tree shaker card I decided to make this white and gold one for a more elegant design.

I die cut the tree and then ran the card through my Tim Holtz snowy edge folder, I also added some glimmer paste to the edge to give the card lots of shimmer.

I added gold sequins behind the shaker element and then added more trees using the same Chunky tree die from Simon Says.  The sentiment is computer generated.

 Really pleased with this card , I will definitely make this again in other colours. I am adding this card to both the Die Cut Divas challenge of "Anything Goes" and the SSS Flickr group challenge "Emboss it"

Hope you are enjoying your week, I am getting stronger by the day and managed a 3 mile walk at the weekend!

Hugs

Sally