Tilda blowing kisses ... a kleenex box project

Hi there!

Thanks for popping in today to see my little Tilda project.  I've been asked to make up some of these kleenex box covers and I thought I would do a valentine one using this sweet Tilda.  I have altered it slightly so that she is blowing hearts - isn't she cute!

I followed the tissue box cover tutorial over on Splitcoaststampers - super easy to follow!  Each side and the top is embossed with this sweet daisy flower design (just given to me by a friend, Lilia, thank you!)  I sponged Spun Sugar distress ink on the edges and over the embossed flowers to add in a gentle hint of pink.

I used the MS Deep Edger heart border punch for the bottom border of the box and trimmed it with this gorgeous pearl lace.  I added some punched hearts in both red and pink.  Tilda is coloured with copics and trimmed out and sitting on top of the hearts.

I decorated the top of the box with some flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and the leaf punch from MS. The oval is die cut using a testability.

Thanks for your visit today - it's greatly appreciated, as are any comments that you may leave!  It took me all day to get this done today.  It was my day off work and I had hoped to get a lot more done but unfortunately my 10 yr old son, Joel, had an asthma attack at school.  He is doing ok now but it's always a scare when it happens.

Have a great evening everyone ... not sure when I'll be able to post again.  I seem to be averaging one a week at the moment.  I'm loving my job but it sure does get in the way of my crafting, LOL!!!

Hugs, Danielle x

Ahoy there me matey ....

Hello there!

Thanks so much for stopping in today!  I managed a little crafty time and wanted to make a boy card and decided to use Pirate Edwin which had yet to see ink!  He's coloured with copics and I found this fab paper in my stash which is eons old.  I applied a new copic technique to this image ... colouring in fabric folds.  Can you see them on the bottom of his pants?  Love how it turned out!  I pulled out some burlap (hessian to the UK folks!!) which adds a nice touch to the card.  I also added the charm.

In keeping with my New Year crafting resolution, I finished the inside of the card.  This one is ready to be packaged up and hopefully get sold.  Unfortunately I don't have time to scour through the challenges that are out there at the moment but I do thank you for popping in and for any comments that you may leave.  I will try my hardest to return each one.

See you again soon!

Danielle x

Tilda - As cute as can Bee ... and some sad news

Hi there!

Yippee ... I got some more time in the craft room today!  And I decided to ink up a 'new to me' Tilda stamp that I had purchased back in the Fall.  I have to admit to being a little scared to pick up my copics again after not colouring with them for so long, but after a few minutes I was in my 'zone' and happily off in copic land!  The papers are from an SU! pad.

It took me forever and an age to embellish this card - I just couldn't find the right stuff until I found this felt and beaded flower.  I adhered the two together and I think it's the ideal finishing touch I was looking for!  I've also made a commitment to myself this year that any cards I make I will finish off the inside before I walk away from my desk.  So, this card is complete and ready to be sold!

I'm sure there are plenty of challenges out there right now but I don't have the energy to sit and wander through them all.  Maybe next time ...!!

Some sad news which I need to share is that PaperWorksCo is closing it's online store.  I have been a part of Peggy's fabulous DT team for 2 years and I am going to miss her and the team terribly.  She had a fabulous 4 years with her online store but commitments and priorities have changed and she and Mike have decided to move on to pastures new.  I wish them all the best in their new ventures and can't thank them enough for the generosity they've shared with me and the beautiful friendships that I've made through PWCO.  Goodbye PaperWorksCo ... you will be sorely missed.

Thanks for stopping in today - great to see you here!  And thanks for any comments that you should leave - I love reading them and they are very much appreciated!  Until next time ....

Hugs, Danielle

At last ... my first post of 2012!

Hi there!

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year!  Unfortunately it was a bit of a 'sick' one in our household and I am only now getting a chance to sit at my craft table!  It was also my first Christmas season working so things were pretty hectic and disorganized!  Hopefully with the boys back at school on Monday normal scheduling will resume!!

Anyways, I finally got to put together my first calendar page ... woohoo!!  My lovely friend, Sheena, had her other half make these gorgeous calendar stands for me.  I'm so thrilled with them as I have been dying to participate with my friend, Christine, in making these beautiful calendar pages each month.  So although this first page is pretty simple, I love how it's turned out and Edwin on his toboggan is a perfect image for January in Ottawa!!

Here's a close up of the image and page ... the top panel is embossed with a snowflake embossing folder.  Edwin is coloured with copics and cut out.  The calendar page I found here.

Thanks for stopping in today and huge apologies for my severe lack of posts recently.  Also, some news to share is that I have stepped down from my DT position with the Winter Wonderland Challenge  Blog.  My new work commitments are just leaving my crafting time so depleted right now but hopefully my mojo and energy levels will return back to normal soon and I'll find time to at least participate in a few challenges.  I hope you're all enjoying your weekend!

Hugs,
Danielle x

A Very Merry Christmas...

Hi there!

I know you're probably all wondering where on earth I've disappeared to but life has been incredibly hectic of late.  I have been dealing with a slipped disc myself, which has prohibited me from long periods of sitting, as well as continuing to work and take care of the family.

Nevertheless, I hope the new year will bring a more settled routine for myself and my crafting.  Also, I have decided to step down from the Winter Wonderland DT - this was a very hard decision to make but I know it was the right one for me at this time.  I cannot find the time to dedicate myself properly to anything crafty right now and I certainly don't want to do anything half-heartedly.  I hope you're still able to pop on over to the challenge blog and join in with their fabulous challenges!

I WISH YOU ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND EVERY 

BEST WISH FOR 2012!

I hope to have some cards to show you after the holidays once I get a chance to relax and sit at my craft table!!

Hugs,

Danielle x

Photo Inspiration at PaperWorksCo!

Hi there!

Sorry for the delay in posting up my PaperWorksCo Friday Recipe ... yesterday was a busy day and after a week of dealing with back pain, Friday just couldn't come quick enough!

Anyways, it is a pretty simple card but my idea behind the colouring in warm greys is that the little girl is putting up her christmas stockings in a darkened room, just before Santa arrives.  I really do like the finished look and to be honest, it looks much nicer in real life too!  The background is velvet paper which I ran through a holly cuttlebug embossing folder.  It is very lush and elegant!

If you pop on over to the PaperWorksCo blog you'll find the inspirational photo for this weeks challenge. Now we take a blog break from December 15th so the challenges going on right now are purely for inspiration only and hopefully a help to you in getting some of those christmas cards finished and mailed off!

Have a great weekend everyone!  I plan on doing some Christmas baking with my brand new KitchenAid ... wooohoo ... I don't think I've ever been excited about baking before!!  :)

Hugs,

Danielle x

Let's Pig out Together!

Hello!

I have my last Anything But a Card project for the month of November with PaperWorksCo.  I've decided to use the super cute Patti the Pig from the new Barnyard Buddies Collection which was recently released.  I made this Milk Carton Box which I thought would be a really cute and fun way to package up some chocolate truffles to gift someone with.  I think this container makes giving chocolates really fun and humorous! 

The colour combo is not something I normally go with but I'm glad I did ... red/pink/brown together is pretty funky ... especially with the red card stock being a little sparkly too!  I attached the sentiment on the top with the binder clip and added some pink ribbon which matches the circle tag.  The dp is MME Lost & Found - such pretty papers!

I hope you like my project today.  I will be back doing Recipe Fridays with PWCO for the month of December.  I hope you're able to join in with some of the fun ... you have until the end of November to submit a project and be in to win 2 PWCO stamps OR the Papercardkit ... so what are ya waiting for??!

Enjoy your Sunday ... it's my son's birthday today ... Joel is 10!  I don't know where the years go to!  We'll be enjoying dinner at Pizza Hut tonight - his personal request!  Thanks for stopping in and taking the time to leave a comment - they are always very much appreciated!

Hugs,

Danielle x

Safari Friends Boxed Card Set ... with a twist of hot pink!

Hi there!

Welcome to my PaperWorksCo ABAC posting for today.  I have this little boxed card set to show you ... a really sweet way to gift some of your beautiful handmade cards!  I used the Safari Friends stamp set which I just inked up using Memento Rich Cocoa and left the images uncoloured - I like the effect it gives!

The box is a 4"x4" square with an acetate sleeve to fit over the top.  I decorated the acetate with some bling.  Each card is slightly smaller than 4x4" so they fit snugly in the box.  The safari paper is a pad by DCWV and I used the paper to match the cards and box.  I added some hot pink ribbon and some gem stones to each of the finished cards.

Thanks for stopping in today!  I hope you enjoyed my little ABAC project today and remember if you get a chance to do a project don't forget to link it up over on the PWCO blog to be in with a chance of winning a couple of free stamps or the November PaperCardKit! 

The weather is turning cooler here today with some rain and possibly snow on its way.... ahh well, can't complain as the temperatures we've had up until now have been so mild!  Have a great Sunday everyone and a wonderful start to your week!

Hugs,

Danielle x

Awww what a cutie for Winter Wonderland!

Hi there!

I have this cutie to show you today for the Winter Wonderland Christmas challenge this week hosted by the lovely Kate.  We're looking for any cute christmas image on your card that makes you go 'awwww'!!

I've used this Penny Black hedge singing carols - he sure is cute isn't he!  The papers are a mish mash of BG Wassail and American Crafts.  The image is coloured with my copics and the ribbon, flower and jingle bell are all from stash.  I embossed the black panel with a music score embossing folder through the cuttlebug.

I have the kids home today as they're all off on a PD Day. They sure do need the break and a 3 day weekend will be very welcome.  I, however, have to work later so had best get my skates on get organized!  We had our first fluttering of snow yesterday ... not much but it certainly marks the end of the glorious mild weather we've been having up to now!

Well that's all for now folks.  Thanks for stopping in today and with only 36 days until Christmas I sure hope you're able to join in with our challenge over at Winter Wonderland and add to your christmas card stash!  I appreciate each and every one of your comments and the extra time you take to leave one!  Thank You!  Have a great Friday everyone!  

Hugs,

Danielle x

Anyone for tea?

Hi there!

Wow - this has been a busy week!  So sorry I haven't been able to post much recently - this whole 'work' lark is really getting in the way of my crafty time, LOL!!  Plus we've been having the most glorious Fall weather - second week of November and we're still experiencing double digits of 14 and 17oc!  I'm sure once the snow hits my craft room will beckon me with greater and renewed enthusiasm!

Anyhow, onto todays posting which is my ABAC project for PaperWorksCo.  I've used the super cute 'Orest the Owl' from the new Forest Critters Collection which was recently released ... aren't those eyes just adorable!!  I've made this sweet Teabag Holder - it's the perfect way to send a little thank you or miss you to a loved one!  I've used the sentiment 'Thanks for Owl you do' which accompanies this stamp.  Papers are from Cosmo Cricket 'Earth Love' collection which Peggy currently has in the Blowout section of the store at some amazing prices!  Orest is coloured with copics.  The branches are the oak leaf MS punch.

Here's a side view of the project showing the sentiment which I placed down the spine of the holder.  When you open it up this is the treat inside ... it contains two pockets for teabags or you could easily place a gift card in one of the pockets should you wish.  There are so many different ways you could use this.  And of course you could dress it up for a Christmas gift too!

I found the tutorial here should you wish to make one yourself.  They are quick and easy ... just my kinda project!  I hope you enjoyed my ABAC project for today.  I just love trying out all these little handmade gifts ... this one has been received very well to the friends I've shown it off to which means I will make more!  :)

I hope you're all enjoying a wonderful Sunday!  Thanks for stopping in at my blog today - I really do appreciate it.  And if you're crafting I hope you can find the time to make a 'Anything but a Card' project and join us at PaperWorksCo ... remember you don't have to use a PWCO image to join in but you'll get an extra entry in the prize pot if you do!  Until next week ... but hopefully I'll have a card or two to show you during the week!

Hugs,

Danielle x