Happy Anniversary Hedgehogs!!

Evening All!

Just wanted to share this little anniversary card that I put together for some friends of mine.  This cute hedgehog image is one I received from Linda - aren't they so cute!!  I coloured using my copics and highlighted the image with my clear sakura gel pen and added stickles to the heart. The image was cut out on the nesties labels and I matted it with a layer of black and cream cardstock.  I used the cuttlebug heart embossing folder and a prima flower with a felt heart embellishment for the centre.  The sentiment is from Studio G.

Thanks for coming by tonight - I always love your visits!  Take care and I hope you have a wonderful start to the weekend!

Hugs, 

Skater Dude - Cute Card Thursday Challenge

Hi everyone!

It's a late night posting so I'll be quick but I got a chance to do the Cute Card Thursday challenge today - to use letters or numbers on your card.  I took the opportunity to make an upcoming birthday card for my eldest son's best buddy who turns 11 next month.  Wow - can't believe I'll actually be ahead of myself for once, lol!!

This skater dude image was a RAK received from my dearest friend, Linda, who has been so incredibly generous to me with the sharing of images.  I coloured him up with my copics, cut the panel out with the curved rectangles nestability and doodled a bit around the border.  The paper is Basic Grey - aren't they awesome boy papers!!  The final element to the card are those super cool screw head brads - aren't they great!  I thought they added a great 'guy' touch to the card.

Well, that's it from me.  I wish you all a wonderful evening/Friday depending on when you read this post!

Thanks for paying me a visit and I'll see you on your blogs!

Hugs,

Edit

I have just seen the Copic Creations challenge for this week and it is blonde hair, so I'm also submitting this card in for that!  

Cute Card Thursday & Friday Sketchers - Gorjuss Girl

Hello!

Wow, I received very happy mail today - my sweet blogging friend, Heather, sent me some Gorjuss girl images to play with and I couldn't wait to get started!!  Thank you Heather,  I LOVE THEM!!!  Uh oh, I sense my wish-list is growing again, lol!!

So I made this card using the Friday Sketchers challenge layout - very fun!  I found these pretty papers in my stash (not sure which company, sorry!) and coloured Miss Gorjuss girl with my tombow markers.  I adore these colours - they're so fresh looking, especially the aquamarine!  I incorporated the sentiment on the card to use for the Cute Card Thursday challenge 'Happy Mail' which can be sent out to children fighting cancer and other illnesses in hospital (Post Pals). I will definitely post this out and hope it gives a child the strength to believe in herself and stay positive in her battle.

I finished up the inside too and kept it pretty simple using co-ordinating paper from the outside. The flowers are the Martha Stewart Hydrangea punch. 

Well, I wish you all a beautiful day.  Thanks for stopping by and for all your inspiring and supportive comments!  

Hugs,

Danielle x

Beautiful awards today!!

Evening everyone!

Wow, I received these awards today from Cheryl and Sue- thank you so much for nominating me for them - I am incredibly touched!  Blogging really is about sharing and appreciating other crafters and knowing your comments can make a big difference in someone elses life.  Your comments here ALWAYS uplift me and make my day an even happier one.  So thank you for supporting me and loving me with your kind words each and every day.  I appreciate each and every one of you and consider you all my dear blogging friends. 

So with all of the above, I can't just nominate 5 people!  These awards are for all of you so please, if you visit, be sure to take the award back to your blog with you and pass it on and spread the love and support!!

Hugs,

Danielle x

Thoughts of You!

Happy Monday to you all!

Had some quiet time to myself this afternoon and ignored the housework and went down to my craft room instead!!  I put together this card for the Magnolia Down Under Challenge 'Thinking of You' and also the Just Magnolia challenge which is to use stitching on your card this week.  I coloured Tilda and her wall with my Tombow markers.  Stitching is on both the blue and patterned paper panels.  

I'm making this a quick one as I have to dash out and pick my little guy up from Nursery School! Thanks for stopping by today and taking the time to look and leave a comment!  Hubby is away this week so should have plenty of time to blog hop this evening once the boys are in bed!! :)

Hugs,

Danielle x

Happy Mother's Day!

Good Sunday morning all!

Scout camp got cut short this weekend - we had a day of rain and thunderstorms yesterday and we all decided to pack up camp early!  The boys were a little disappointed but we had a lot of fun with the time that we did have there.  The upside is I'm home with the family for Mother's Day!

Other news that has just made my day even better is I got chosen in the TOP 3 for the Magnolia Down Under Challenge.  I'm so thrilled and can't wait to proudly display my blinkie!!

We don't have much planned today and the weather isn't too great so hopefully I'll get a bit of 'mommy' time and play a bit in my craft room! 

And to all you wonderful mothers and grandmothers out there - have a fantastic Mother's Day!!

Hugs,

Danielle x

Just Magnolia & Magnolia Down Under Challenges

Hi there!

I hope you are all well.  I found a little crafting time this afternoon and managed to do this card and combine 2 challenges in 1!  The sketch layout is from Just Magnolia and MDU was to create a card for Mother's Day.  This Edwin image is a cutie I received from Linda and as I have 3 boys thought it would make such a cute Mother's Day card with Edwin giving roses for his mom!  I loved the sketch - it was really fun to work with.  I coloured Edwin with my copics and I used black on his trousers for the first time - it's a tough colour to work with!  Not sure I'm happy with the end result - more practising required!!  The papers are K&Co.  I sewed around the edges for some simple detailing.  Pearl brads and a small rose/flower ensemble finishes the card off.   I also added Diamond Stickles to Edwin's wings.

To create the sentiment I stamped it with Black Stazon on shrink plastic, used a circle nestie die cut, punched a hole then used my heat gun to heat and shrink.  I am really happy with the way it turned out!  Here's a close up of my handmade charm.

Thanks for stopping by today and taking the time to look and post a comment!  I love reading all your comments, they truly make my day a happier one!

Hugs,

Danielle x

Friday Sketchers -

Hello!

Wow, my days don't seem to be slowing down at all at the moment!  I barely got a moment today but I did manage to squeeze in the Friday Sketchers challenge at last.  It was a fun sketch and I'm using this new release 'Meet the Roly Poly's' from Sunshine Designs by The Stamp Barn - isn't she cute!!  I just love her - maybe it's the whole tea thing - you know, being English and all!! 

The card details are pretty straight forward - I coloured her in with my tombow markers, the cardstock and dp is from Creative Memories and the ribbon is SU!  Flowers are from stash with a sweet lilac pearl stone for the centres.  I used the SU! word window punch for the sentiment and the D'Vine swirls CB embossing folder.  Following the sketch and using the shaped panel on this card is out of my normal 'box' but I like being challenged like that - it's good to get doing things you wouldn't normally do!

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, I love reading them all and I appreciate every single one of them!  I hope you're all enjoying a fabulous evening!

Hugs,

Danielle x

Tutorial - Collapsing Envelope Box by Marie Browning

Hi there!

I know many of you asked for this tutorial a while back when I posted the box I had made and so finally, here it is!  Many apologies for the delay but I guess better late than never!  I hope you are able to follow it - if you have any questions, please feel free to message me.

1.  Start with a sheet of cardstock measuring 8x12" and score at 2", 2", 4", 2" & 2" along the length of the paper. Turn the paper and score at 2" from the left and 2" from the right along the width.

2.  Cut out a 2" square in each of the 4 corners.

3.  Hand score and fold on the dotted lines.  

 

4.  On the end flaps, fold in each end to form 2 small triangles, as shown.  Glue down.

5.  Fold each corner to form an arrow like shown in the photo.  Glue down to hold.

6.  Tuck each of the 4 flaps behind the triangle fold and glue to hold down.

7. Fold in the middle score lines and as you do this, the box will naturally fold down and the two triangle flaps will meet in the middle.

8.  Cut a 9" length of ribbon and wrap it around the flat envelope box.  Be sure to leave a little bit of room to manouever the ribbon on and off.  Punch out a decorative piece of cardstock, decorate and finish.

My cardmaking session with the girl guides last night was a blast - some incredibly talented young ladies out there.  I hope my passion for cardmaking has ignited a desire in these young women to pursue or continue their love of crafting!  Thanks for stopping by today and please leave me a comment if you enjoyed this tutorial.  I hope to get some challenges done a little later.

Hugs,

Danielle x

Tilda available in Canada!

Good Monday morning all!

I just wanted to pass on some exciting news I received from Heather at Heather's Stamping Haven over the weekend.  She is now stocking MAGNOLIA stamps - woohoo!!!  Yep, she now has these beauties sitting on her shelves so be sure to head over and pick some up!  On top of this, she is revamping her website within the next month or two to include on-line shopping - another woohoo I think!!!!!

So, for all of you huge Canadian Tilda & Edwin fans out there, it's so fab to have a local craft store selling a favourite product!

It's been a hugely busy weekend and I haven't touched my craft table but hopefully a little later I will get a chance to play!  I teach a class tonight to a group of a dozen Brownies so I still have a little prep left to do!  I wish you all a beautiful day!

Hugs,

Danielle x