DCM Embossability

It's Friday and time for another challenge over at Daring Cardmakers.  This week it's my turn to set the challenge....

'Embossability'

I'd like you to make a card / project and use embossing of some kind, either wet or dry embossing, let's see some texture!

Here is my card....  

With all the snow around at the moment, I decided to go with lots of white!  I started with embossing some kraft card using the Classical Beauty embossing folder from Sizzix and wiping Fresh Snow Ink across the top.  I added it to some musical note paper from MME Be Happy. 

I used my circle PTI dies to create the labels using paper from MME Be Happy.  The sentiment stickers are from MME The Sweetest Thing Tiny Words, they are so sweet! I added some tea roses, natural button twine and snow white pearls. 

 

I just love this tiny rose trim, it's just the right size for my A6 cards.  I added a strip of script washi tape underneath and a few more pearls to the centre of each rose. 

Don't forget to check the rest of the beautiful cards from the rest of the Design Team.  

Supplies used:

Cardstock - MME Be Happy from The Ribbon Reel, Kraft cardstock

Dies - PTI Circles 

Flowers - 25mm Off White/Pale Pink Tea Roses from The Ribbon Reel

Other - MME Tiny Words, Snow White Pearls, Script Washi Tape - all from The Ribbon Reel, Sizzix Classical Beauty folder, Sheer Rose Trim from Tim Holtz

TFL!

DCM 'The Thrill Of It All'

It's Friday and time for another challenge over at Daring Cardmakers.  It's Leo's turn to set the dare the challenge and she would like you to incorporate some kind of frill on your card. 

It could be a frilly embellishment or background or maybe a stamp you have that would work. Anything that's fun and frilly! 

Here's my card.....

I already knew that I would do a ribbon frill / pleat of some kind as soon as I saw this challenge.  I bought some new papers recently so had a look through to see what caught my eye and found some beautiful MME Meadow papers.  I loved the fresh spring colour and added a white layer to add some contrast between the patterned paper.  

To keep this crisp and clean look, I printed a butterfly sentiment from Pink Petticoat.  The butterflies are cut with my PTI die using the same Meadow papers.  

After playing around with the layout for a little while, I decided to add my frill / pleat ribbon to the bottom of the card and layer the butterflies fluttering from it.  To finish I added some pearl hearts to the centre of each butterfly.

Don't forget to checkout the rest of the Design Team's creative frilly cards and also welcome our new Guest Designer, Beckie!

Challenges:

Flutter By Wednesday #222 

 

Supplies:
Cardstock - MME Six by Six Meadow from The Ribbon Reel
Ribbon - 9mm Grosgrain Spring Moss from The Ribbon Reel
Sentiment from Pink Petticoat (sorry I cannot remember which set)
Other - Nesties and Ivory Silk Pearl Hearts from The Ribbon Reel

TFL!

TRR Challenge #44 'Winter Wonderland'

Welcome friends to another fun fortnightly challenge at The Ribbon Reel!  It's Debbie's turn to host this week.

Debbie has chosen this beautiful photo .....

and ask that you create a card / project inspired by the colours from the photo and include a
SNOWMAN or SNOWFLAKE plus RIBBON/TWINE/TRIM.

Here is my card....

MME must be one of my favourite brands and I just love these papers.  I layered the papers as the base of my card.  I used a MME journalling card, which I cut to size, distressed and used my punch to create the notebook edge.  I added a paper doily and a little black patterned paper behind it, in an attempt to create some layers (those that know me, will know layers don't come naturally to me!)

I used the fabulous star stamp from WMS as my focal point which I cut by hand and added a white glittered chipboard snowflake on top and topped with a little Christmas sentiment, also from WMS.  I added some MME washi tape and brad from MME and some rancho red seam binding, which I distressed with crushed shell Glimmer Mist.

Don't forget to check out the gorgeous creations from the rest of the Design Team.

Challenges:

Crafty Sentiments Designs - Sparkle and Shine / Glitter 

Card Mania Challenges - #CMC11 Winter Wonderland 

Creative Stamp Friends - #68 Snowflakes

Supplies used:

Cardstock - MME All is Bright from The Ribbon Reel

Ribbon - Rancho Red Seam Binding from The Ribbon Reel

Stamps - Seasons of Love Tags from WMS

Other -  MME Journalling Cards, MME All is Bright Washi Tape, MME Brad, Paper Doily from The Ribbon Reel

TFL!

DCM January Colour Combo Challenge

Happy New Year to everyone!  

And what a great start it is, Leo has set our first colour combo challenge of the year over at Daring Cardmakers and it involves one of my favourite colours, teal. 

I used a dark teal paper from MME for my base and then layered kraft cardstock that I embossed with my Sizzix Classical Beauty folder, creating a beautiful pattern which I inked with PTI Fresh Snow to help it stand out. 

 I then used two strips of musical note washi tape either side of the silky crush ribbon band.  The central labels are from my ever growing and much loved nesties collection.  The sentiment is from WMS's Say It Loud Set, another favourite of mine.

To finish the card I added a couple of layered butterflies and a few shabby tea roses.  I didn't have the colour roses I wanted so I decided to raid my glimmer mists and see if I could create the colour I needed.  I sprayed the white roses first with Electric Blue and then to help tone the blue down, I used Crushed Shell on top.  I love the two-tone result, which doesn't seem to show too well in the photo.

This is the first of many Thank You cards that I need to send out to family and friends to thank them for their wonderful and thoughtful gifts last month.  

Don't forget to check out the rest of the Design Team's beautiful creations this week.  We'd love to see you join in the fun with this months gorgeous colour combo challenge.

Supplies used:
Cardstock - MME, Kraft
Stamps - Say It Loud Stamp Set from WMS
Ribbon - Silky Crush Teal from The Ribbon Reel
Flowers - 25mm Off White Tea Roses from The Ribbon Reel
Other - Nesties, Sizzix Classical Beauty folder, PTI Fresh Snow Ink, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and Musical Note Washi Tape from The Ribbon Reel

TFL!

TRR Challenge #43 'Nordic Noel'

Welcome friends to another fun fortnightly challenge!  It's Helen's turn to host this week.

Helen has chosen this beautiful Christmas photo .....

and ask that you create a card / project using the colours
RED, WHITE & KRAFT plus BUTTONS, RIBBON & TWINE!

Here is my card.....

This was such a fun challenge and I knew straight away to dig out my WMS stamps! The holiday ornaments set had a nordic feel to it so it was perfect. 

I started with the Cosmo Cricket paper as my background.  The kraft cardstock has been embossed and a little white ink added to the raised pattern to highlight the design (this folder is one of the new additions to my stash, how I've gone for so long with out embossing folders I don't know!).  I layered a piece of red gingham fabric over the top of the embossing and lightly frayed the edges.  I would ideally have liked to stitch the fabric to the cardstock but my sewing machine has been pushed to the back of the cupboard in search of our Christmas decorations. 

I thought the woven burlap would look great with the colour scheme so added a little snippet to the top and bottom of the card, pulling out the edge slightly, before overlaying some natural button twine.  And not forgetting my little gingham bow to top the ornament.   

I inked up the reindeer holiday ornament stamp with PTI Snow White Ink (love this ink!) and cut out with the matching nestie.  I added a little detail using a few dots of Stickles.  I wanted to add some felt on my card somewhere so cut out a small heart by hand and added a button to the top. 

I haven't had time to make many Christmas cards this year.  I struggle every year and always have the intention to start earlier the following year, but life carries on and it never happens.  Anyway, I know exactly who I want to have this pretty card, I'm sure they'll love it!

Don't forget to check out the rest of the Design Team's festive creations, and say hi to our newest team members!

Supplies used:

Cardstock - CC Tea for Two from The Ribbon Reel, Kraft Card

Ribbons - Small White Pom Pom Trim, Natural Button Twine, 10mm Red Gingham, Natural Woven Burlap - all from The Ribbon Reel

Stamps - 2011 Holiday Ornaments from Waltzingmouse Stamps

Other - Sizzix Embossing Folder, PTI Snow White Ink, Red Felt, Red Gingham Fabric and Red Button all from stash

TFL!

DCM - 'December Colour Combo Challenge'

 As it's the first Friday of a brand NEW month we have a delicious new colour challenge dare just for you over at Daring Cardmakers!

These are the colours our talented Design Team have been working with to inspire you to join us..

 .. so come along!

Here is my card...

Don't forget to check out the rest of the Design Team's cards this week!

Supplies used:
Cardstock - MME
Ribbon - White Crochet Lace from The Ribbon Reel
Flowers - 25mm Blue Roseand Orange Hydrangea Daisy from The Ribbon Reel
Stamp - WMS
Other - Fancy Pants Chipboard, MME Washi Tape, PTI Dies, Fiskars Punch

TFL!

TRR Challenge #42 Pastel Christmas

Welcome friends to another fun fortnightly challenge at The Ribbon Reel!  It's Lenet's turn to host this week.

Lenet has chosen this beautiful Christmas photo .....

and ask that you create a card / project using the colours
CREAM, BABY BLUE & PINK and some BLING!

Here is my card...

 

Don't forget to check out the rest of the design team's beautiful designs.

Supplies used:

Cardstock - Melissa Frances, Webster Pages

Ribbon - Ivory Plain Twill from The Ribbon Reel

Stamps - WMS Sentiment

Other - Paper Doily from The Ribbon Reel, Glitter Chipboard Tree from stash

 

 TFL!