Little Bird House

I am entering this project for 3 challenges...

Divas by Design
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/12/dec-17th-team-b-anything-goes.html
CRAFT Challenge
http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/12/last-challenge-of-2014-challenge-291.html
Allsorts Challenge Blog
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2014/12/week-290291-last-minute-gifts.html

Here is my take on these challenges....

Little house was blue but spray painted it with Pink Rust-o-leum spray paint
Paper used Maja Design
Lace, fabric roses on roof and string of white pearls: Live love Crafts
Border and leave punch: Martha Stewart
Ivy Leave die: Marianne Design
Resin Crown and Wreath from my stash (Melissa Frances or Prima Marketing ????)
Flowers and Pink Pearls: Wild Orchid Crafts
Archival Ink in Rose Madder

Snowflakes and Ribbons

I am entering this card for 6 challenges.....

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge (I am the Guest Designer this week, what a privilege!)
http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/2014/12/fussy-and-fancys-featured-guest.html
Cupcake Inspirations
http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2014/12/challenge-291.html
Divas by Design
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/12/dec-17th-team-b-anything-goes.html
CFRAFT Challenge
http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/12/last-challenge-of-2014-challenge-291.html
Allsorts challenge blog
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2014/12/week-290291-last-minute-gifts.html
Craft for the Craic
http://www.craftforthecraic.blogspot.ie/2014/12/mi-na-nollaig-decembers-challenge.html
It's all about the vintage
http://itsallaboutthevintagechallenge.blogspot.com/2014/12/82-solmu-knot.html

Here is my take on these challenges...

Here is Sheryl's description of my card......

Karien your card is both stunning and creative!

What a lovely job you did paper piecing the

Holly Stocking digi!

The blue striped accents on the stocking look

great with the pretty snowflakes.

We love the fun pom-pom fringe! 

And the pretty ribbon and bells, along with the

sparkly snowflakes, certainly do make your

card festive!

Then the pretty white die cut in the background

gives the illusion of swirling snow with

the pretty blue gems you added.

 

Thanks Sheryl this is much appreciated!

 

Paper: Bobunny

Holly Stocking Digi: Fresh Brewed Designs

Bling: Bobunny

Circle snowflakes: Bobunny

Doilies: Trimcraft and Wild Orchid Crafts

Silver snowflakes, ribbon, bells, pom-pom trim and twine from my stash

Blue snowflakes: glitter cardstock and Spellbinder dies

Sentiment: Spellbinder die and Just Rite Stamps

Background cut with Silhouette

 

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas Day!!!!

 

Hugs 

Karien and our new little bundle of joy (grandson)

 

 

 

 

Christmas Pillow boxes

I am entering these pillow boxes for 3 challenges....

Cupcake Inspirations
http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2014/12/challenge-290.html
Sugar Creek Hollow
http://sugarcreekhollow.blogspot.com/2014/12/101-not-card-important-announcement.html
Divas by Design
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/12/dec-10th-team-seeing-red.html

Here is my take on these challenges...

Paper: Graphics 45
Tags and trumpet: K&Co and MM
Flowers, trimmings and ribbon from my stash
Pattern for Pillow box from Silhouette

I am "Dreaming of a White Christmas" (Oh with PINK as well)

I am entering these projects for 4 challenges.....

It's all about the vintage #81 (I am dreaming of a white Christmas)
http://itsallaboutthevintagechallenge.blogspot.com/2014/12/81-joululaulu-christmas-song.html
Craft for the Craic (Pink, green and white)
http://www.craftforthecraic.blogspot.ie/2014/12/mi-na-nollaig-decembers-challenge.html
Sugar Creek Hollow
http://sugarcreekhollow.blogspot.com/2014/12/101-not-card-important-announcement.html
In the Pink (Hope it is Pink enough?)
http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/challenge-59-christmas-in-pink-of-course.html
-for-santa.html

Here is my take on these challenges.....

Paper: Textured Cardstock
House and tree cut with Silhouette and embossed with Stampendous Frantage Shabby White
Leaves and Light Pink Poinsettias: Spellbinders
Bells, ribbon and twine from my stash
Sleigh: Cottage Cutz die
Pearls: Wild Orchid Crafts

Project 2

With this I wish everybody a Very Merry Christmas!!!

Here is a little peep into my Lounge this Christmas...............enjoy!

Merry Christmas

Christmas Milk Carton Gift Boxes

I am entering these boxes for 6 challenges...

Cupcake Inspirations
http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2014/12/challenge-290.html
Sugar Creek Hollow
http://sugarcreekhollow.blogspot.com/2014/12/101-not-card-important-announcement.html
Divas by Design
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/12/dec-3rd-team-b-feeling-festive.html
Craft Challenge Blog
http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/12/challenge-288-4th-of-december-christmas.html
Fussy and Fancy Challenge Blog
http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/2014/11/fussy-and-fancy-challenge-128-happy.html
The Ribbon Girl
http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/december-card-challenge.html

Here is my take on these challenges....

Paper: DCWV and K&Co
Pegs with tree and sweet-Crazy Store
Ice-cream stick from my stash
Tags, bell and gold border: K&Co
Velvet Ribbon from my stash
Stripe ribbon: The Ribbon Girl
Box patterns from Silhouette America

Pinkie Santa (Oh my even Santa loves Pink)

I am entering this card for 9 challenges....

Sugar Creek Hollow
http://sugarcreekhollow.blogspot.com/2014/11/100-vintage-christmas-cards-with-twist.html
In the Pink
http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/challenge-58-diecuts-and-punches.html
Divas by Design
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/11/jingle-bells.html
4 Crafty Chicks
http://www.4craftychicks.blogspot.com/2014/11/4-cc-222-die-cuts.html
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge
http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/11/challenge-287-27th-of-november.html
Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge
http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/
Little Red Wagon
http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2014/11/challenge-264-layer-it-up.html
As you like it challenge (Vintage/Shabby Chic)
http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/favourite-xmas-style-modern-or.html
Creative Moments
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

Here is my take on these challenges...

Paper: DCWV and Textured Card Stock
Card pattern, bells, tree and sleigh cut with Silhouette
Dies: Doohickey Magnolia (tags), Cottage Cutz (holly) and Spellbinders  (poinsettia and leaves)
Ribbons and Twine form my stash
Rhinestones: Wild Orchid Crafts
Pom-pom for hat: The Ribbon Girl
Metal snowflakes from BoBunny and Reindeer painted with Pink Rust-o-leum
Stamps: Paper Sweeties and Bobunny
Stampendous Frantage Embossing powder in Shabby white and Shabby Pink
Image: Cottage Rose Graphics Etsy.com

Christmas Greetings

I am entering this card for 9 challenges....

Sugar Creek Hollow
http://sugarcreekhollow.blogspot.com/2014/11/100-vintage-christmas-cards-with-twist.html
Divas by Design
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/11/let-it-snow.html
4 Crafty Chicks
http://www.4craftychicks.blogspot.com/2014/11/challenge-221-make-it-sparkle.html
Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge
http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/2014/11/fussy-and-fancy-challenge-127-pairs-or.html
Cardabilities
http://cardabilities.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/sketch-111-new-design-team-reveal.html
Little Red Wagon
http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2014/11/challenge-264-layer-it-up.html
As You Like it Challenge
http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/favourite-xmas-style-modern-or.html
I love making vintage or shabby chic Christmas cards and using non traditional colours
Aud Sentiments Challenge
http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2014/11/challenge-120-use-sentiment-for-any.html
Creative Moments
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

Here is my take on these challenges....

Paper: K & Co, DCWV and Colormates
Doily: Trim Crafts
Image: The Graphics Fairy
Dies: Spellbinders and Memory Box
Ink: Colorbox
Pearls: Wild Orchid Crafts
Stamps: Donna Salazar and Just Rite Stamps (stamped the back ground with a script stamp and embossed it with gold
Embossing powder in Gold
The flower flourish was inspired by a post on Spellbinders blog page

"Believe" Christmas Card

I am entering this card for 4 challenges.....

Let's Scrap
http://www.letsscrapsketches.blogspot.com/2014/11/weekly-sketch-11-19-14.html
Lili of the Valley
http://ideastoinspire.blogspot.com/p/challenge.html
Divas by Design
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/11/let-it-snow.html
4 Crafty Chicks
http://www.4craftychicks.blogspot.com/2014/11/challenge-221-make-it-sparkle.html

Here is my take on these challenges...

Paper: DCWV and Textured Cardstock
Stamp and embossing: Couture Creations and Bobunny
Dies: Spellbinders, Marianne Designs and Cottage Cutz
Stampendous Frantage in Shabby Chic White
White fine point pen to do stitching
Image: Lili of the Valley

CARA

I am entering this project for 5 challenges....

Cupcake Inspirations
http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2014/11/challenge-287.html
In the Pink (not easy to keep it simple)
http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/challenge-57-kiss-keep-it-sweet-and.html
Crafty Little Fairies
http://craftylittlefairieschallenge.blogspot.com/2014/11/november-not-square.html
4 Crafty Chicks
http://www.4craftychicks.blogspot.com/2014/11/challenge-220-fairies.html
Allsorts Challenge Blog
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2014/11/week-285-anything-but-card.html
Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge (I used 2 pairs of the same)
http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/2014/11/fussy-and-fancy-challenge-127-pairs-or.html

Here is my take on these challenges....

Wooden blank painted in soft pink and then cover with  paper letters

Paper: Maja Designs
Bling: Prima and from my stash
Flowers: Petaloo and Wild Orchid Crafts
Martha Stewart leave punches
Bobunny stamp
Stampendous Frantage Shabby White embossing powder
Resin Faires: Prima Marketing

25 December

I am entering this card for 4 challenges.....

Lili of the Valley
http://ideastoinspire.blogspot.com/p/challenge.html
Crafty Little Fairies
http://craftylittlefairieschallenge.blogspot.com/2014/11/november-not-square.html
CRAFT Challenge
http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/11/challenge-284-6th-of-november-winter.html
The Ribbon Girl
http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/november-lovely-lili-challenge.html

Here is my take on these challenges...

Paper: Textured Cardstock and DCWV
Flowers: Wild Orchid crafts
Ribbon and Berries: The Ribbon Girl
Bells from my stash
Twine: We R memory keepers
Snowflake: Melissa Francis
Pine leaves, card and tree cut with Silhouette
Tags: Magnolia Doohickey's
White craft paint: Dala
Stampenous Frantage Shabby White
Doily: Trim Craft
"25" Making Memories
Image: Lili of the Valley

Kitchen Delight Recipe Book

I am entering this project for 1 challenge....

Sketchabilities
http://sketchabilities.blogspot.com/2014/10/sketch-126-reveal7-dots-studio.html
with this sketch.....



I made a Recipe Book Cover......I have taken out the face of the person on the photo as it was made for a client and don't want to get sued!!! LOL

Paper: Carta Bella "Homemade with Love"
Stickers: Carta Bella
Glitterspray-Deep Sky: Enmarc
"Kitchen Delights": Enmarc
Flowers: Petaloo and Wild Orchid Crafts
Leaves: Martha Stewart Punch
Ribbons, rings and charms from my stash

Shabby Chic Altered Art

I am entering this Altered/Recycled projects for 3 challenges...

Sugar Creek Hollow
http://sugarcreekhollow.blogspot.com/2014/11/99-recycling-and-re-purposing.html
In the Pink
http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/challenge-56-luscious-lace.html
Crafty Little Fairies
http://craftylittlefairieschallenge.blogspot.com/2014/11/november-not-square.html

Here is my take on these challenges....

A friend gave me set of spoons tied to a cute little wooden cut-out, I have used that little cut-out to make this project...

I used white craft paint to cover the front of the cut-out.
Paper: Maja Designs
Pink Lace: Live and Love Crafts
Pink ribbon, roses and pearls: Wild Orchid Crafts
Frame and heart: Prima Marketing
Embossing Ink and Stampendous Frantage in Shabby Pink used on heart and frame
Leaves: Martha Stewart Punch
White Color Box Ink
Image sourced from the internet