Thursday, April 11, 2013

Floral Handbag

I am entering this handbag gift box for 2 challenges...
The Shabby Tea Room
http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/2013/04/week-161-shabby-spring.html
with this beautiful photo inspiration.....

Divas by Design
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/04/flowers-with-lili-of-valley.html
Here is my take on these challenges...





















Paper: Textured Cardstock and Colormates
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts and Prima
Ribbon and Pearls from my stash
Martha Stewart Leave Punch
Handbag Pattern: Silhouette Cameo
White Colorbox Ink

Sunday, April 7, 2013

"Thank You" card

I am entering this card for 3 challenges...
1.  Divas by design
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/04/spring-colours.html
2. Cupcake Inspirations
http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2013/04/challenge-205.html
3. In the Pink
http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/challenge-18-lets-fly-away-in-pink.html
Here is my take on these challenges...

 
 
Paper: Colormates, Imaginisce and Pastel Paper
Butterflies Punches: Martha Stewart
Card pattern: Cameo Silhouette and cut with Cameo Silhouette
Bling: Wild Orchid Crafts
 

"Tea Time"

I am entering this card for 3 challenges...
1. The Shabby Tea Room
http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/2013/04/week-160-beautiful-blues.html
with this photo inspiration...

2. Sugar Creek Hollow
http://sugarcreekhollow.blogspot.com/2013/04/56-fabulous-flourishes.html
3. Cute Card Thursday
http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2013/04/challenge-263-something-borrowed.html
Here is my take on these challenges...

 
 
 
 
Paper: Colormates and Kraft Paper from the inside of a giftwrap roll (borrowed)
Flower: Prima
Tag: Cuttlebug Dies
"Sentiment" typed on computer and printed in Blue
Pearls: Zva Creations
Bling: Basic Grey
Ribbon and string from my stash
Pattern for Teapot form Cameo Sillhouette
Ink: Colorbox

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Sexy Sole Gift Set

Morning to you all from a wet and cold Newcastle (South Africa).....I think winter has arrived!!!
Today is the last post-release for My Time Made Easy for April.
http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_5&products_id=747&zenid=a287cd0bc86c62f74d8b780c98744454
I have used the "Sexy-sole" template.....



 
 
Products used:
Sexy-sole shoe template
Shop till you drop stamp set (printed directly on the patterned paper and then cut out and added the rest of the pockets, sling and buckle of the handbag)
Sole mate stamp set
Purse Patterns Paper
Flowers, ribbon, bling and brads from my stash
Jewellry one of my own designs
 
Thanks for stopping by and please be sure to pop over and check what the rest of the teamies have created for your inspiration today:
 
Lauren Meader
Dawn Barwick
Debbie Marcinkiewicz
Jackie Randolph
Kimberly Morrow
Lisa Kind
Lori Hairston
Lori Kalus
Mary Vogel
Pattie Goldman
Romaine Rancier
Tangii Crain
Tracy Holmes
Wendy McGaffey

 Until next time..
Hugs
Karien

Challenges:
Cute Card Thursday
http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2013/04/challenge-263-something-borrowed.html
the black ribbon on the shoe ....recycled from an old gift box I received my ipod in.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Shoe Box Gift Set

Hello Crafty Friends!
Today is Post release day for me over at My Time Made Easy......I have enjoyed making this Shoe Box from start to finish...
http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_5&products_id=746


















Products used:
Shoe Box Template - My Time Made Easy
Pricey Pocket - My Time Made Easy
Purse Patterns Paper - My Time Made Easy
Flowers, ribbon, tulle and bling from my stash.

Thanks for stopping by and please be sure to pop over and check out what the rest of the teamies have created for your inspiration:

  • Lauren Meader 
  • Kimberly Morrow
  • Lisa Kind 
  • Tangii Crain

  • Challenge:
    Charisma Cardz
    http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-12-happy-birthday.html

    Hugs
    Karien

    Monday, April 1, 2013

    Handbag Gift Set

    My Time Made Easy Release Day
    Hello Crafty Friends!
    Thanks for stopping by, hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend.....
    I have chosen the Handbag Template for release day.....I would love to have a real handbag like this!







































    Please be sure to pop over and check what the rest of the teamies have created for your inspiration today:


  • Lauren Meader
  • Debbie Marcinkiewicz
  • Jackie Randolph
  • Karien van der Westhuizen
  • Kimberly Morrow
  • Lisa Kind
  • Lori Hairston
  • Lori Kalus
  • Mary Vogel
  • Pattie Goldman
  • Tangii Crain
  • Tracy Holmes

  • Products used:
    Handbag Template
    Purse pattern Paper
    Shop till you drop Digital Stamp Set
    Bill fold cut file
    Ribbon, flowers and bling brads from my stash
    Punch and Piercing Pattern on pockets from the net
    Metal flower: Bobunny
    Green ribbon slider from MM

    I think this is so cute......
    So good to recycle..


    Challenges:
    Charisma Cardz
    http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-12-happy-birthday.html
    Divas by Design
    http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/03/use-metal.html
    Cute Card Thursday
    http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-262-brass-in-pocket.html
    Bye for now........
    Hugs
    Karien

    Sunday, March 31, 2013

    70th Birthday Card

    I am entering this card for 4 challenges.....
    Divas by Design
    http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/03/use-metal.html
    Cupcake Craft Challenge
    http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/2013/03/cupcake-235-cool-men.html
    Cute Card Thursday
    http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-262-brass-in-pocket.html
    Mojo Monday
    http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2013/03/mojo-monday-286.html
    with his sketch...

    Here is my take on these challenges...
























    Paper: My Minds Eye and Textured Cardstock
    Image of Accordian  from the internet
    Stickers from my stash
    Metal Square: Bobunny
    "70" My Minds Eye
    Weathered Clock Die: Tim Holtz
    Pearls: Zva Creations