A floral card in a box

Good morning everyone! 

I hope you are well? As I type this, the sun is shining, so this morning I'm sharing a very summery card...

This card has been made for Keiran's Nanna for her birthday today. I haven't made a box card for a while so this was fun to do! I started with an A4 piece of card and scored it along the short edge at 7x7cm, then along the long edge at 7, 14, 21 and 28cm, but just as for as my first scoreline. 

I added 3 strips of card inside the card to hold the flowers, each was 9cm x 1cm and scored at 1cm from eacn end. I used various Stampin' Up! flower and butterfly stamp and punch sets to create this lovely summer display!

I finished with a die cut butterfly from the Butterfly Thinlits and the sentiment from Memorable Moments. The great thing about this style of card is that they can be folded flat for postage...isn't that brilliant?!

I hope you have a lovely day planned....I think we are having a day in Southport :)

See you tomorrow with my DT card for CAS-Colours and Sketches.

Lizy xx

Some 'big' birthdays!

Good morning!

Ok so I know I haven't posted for a couple of days, but I just haven't caught up after my weekend in London! I hope to get back on track this weekend, and also share a few piccys with you, from what was an incredible weekend!

Anyway. today I have my DT card for CAS-Colours and Sketches to show you today. Here is our sketch....

And here is my card...

I have a few 'big' birthdays this year and these 2 have now both gone out and should have been received, so I'm ok to share! The gorgeous DSP is Watercolour Wonder and looks gorgeous teamed with these different ribbons, don't you think?

I used the sentiment from the free Sale-a-Bration set, Simply Wonderful, and I inked the stamp with my Stampin' Write Markers before I stamped it. 

The numbers on each card are made using Simply Pressed Clay and the Alphanumeric Simply Pressed Clay Mould. I do love this clay as there is so much you can do with it, you don't need to cook it, and it is so light, giving no real weight to your cards! 

I rubbed the numbers with Encore Gold and Silver inks to add a bit of glam, and with the sequins I think these cards look pretty special, don't you?

So these two cards go out to my very dear friends Sarah (40) and Elaine (60)...happy birthday to you both! I have been friends with Sarah for 36 years...wow! :)

Have a lovely day everyone and hopefully I'll be back tomorrow!

Beyond the comfort zone!

Good morning!

As I promised yesterday, here is the card that pushed me so far out of my comfort zone that I actually enjoyed it!

 I was asked to make a card with 'sewing' things on it, so here it is...

Most of you who know me know that I am very much a CAS gal these days, so this card kind of came as a shock to me when I'd finished it! I just kept adding all sorts of things to it, but the more I added, the more it came together!

I used the Dress Up Framelits for the mannequin and partially embossed it using a retired EF. The papers are Sweater Weather from the Seasonal Catalogue which I chose for their fabricky (it is a word, honest!) look. The tape measure is the Measuring Stick Wheel Builder wheel.

 I distressed all the edges with the Distressing Tool and Baked Brown Sugar ink, applied with the Foam Sponges. I also distressed the Pool Party Seam Binding by dabbing with BBS ink, spraying with water and scrunching up then allowing to dry before opening out. I finished with a Crochet Trim, Naturals Designer Button, pearlised pins and Pool Party Baker's Twine bundle, and some scattered pearls. 

Like I said, there's a lot on this card, but I think I like it! I just hope my customer does!

Supplies

Designer Series Paper - Sweater Weather

Framelits - Dress Up

Ink - Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana

Stampin' Around Wheel - Measuring Stick

Ribbon, etc - Pool Party Seam Binding, Crochet Trim, Baker's Twine, Naturals Designer Buttons

If you would like to purchase any of the products I have used here, please do visit my online store where you can also be entered into this month's Mystery Hostess club for your chance to win this month's hostess freebies!

Alternatively, please feel free to contact me with your order, or any queries you may have. 

Challenges

The Shabby Tea Room - #187

Sentimental Sundays - Happy Birthday including Doily, Pearls and Ribbon/Lace

Dream Valley - Buttons

My Time To Craft - Shabby Chic or Vintage

Please do let me know what you think of my effort at Shabby Chic...is it chic or is it just shabby??

The Book Card!

Good morning!

As promised, I'm here with the book card I made for my friend's Mum's 60th Birthday last week...

I have a template for this card that I made in Word ages ago, and I just alter it as needed for the correct occasion. I have used Certainly Celery and Wild Wasabi Designer Series papers stuck onto plain white card. I distressed the edges using Always Artichoke for a shaded affect.

The inside is filled with photos of the recipient and her family, and a verse chosen by my friend. I also distressed the edges of the photos to give them an aged look.

I finished with flowers from Secret Garden and Butterflies from Papillon Pot Pourri, stamped in pinks and purples. The book is held together with Very Vanilla seam binding.

 I made a box to match and wrapped it with matching seam binding and a tag with 'Mum' printed from the pc.

I think the card has the looks of a spring garden, don't you?

Supplies

Cardstock - Whisper White

Designer Series Paper - Subtles

Stamps - Secret Garden, Papillon Pot Pourri

Ink - Always Artichoke, Elegant Eggplant, Wisteria Wonder, Perfect Plum, Rose Red, Pink Pirouette

Framelits - Secret Garden, Bitty Butterfly, Apothecary Accents

Ribbon - Very Vanilla Seam Binding

There is an incredible offer at the moment where you can get £25 extra of free products when you join, or if you host a party with sales of £250 or more! Please see here, or contact me for more details as I'd love you to be enjoying using the products as much as I do, and this is an unmissable offer!!

Challenges

Addicted To Stamps and More - Anything Goes

Card Crafter's Circle - Dies and/or Dry Embossing

Crafty Cardmakers - Matching Card & Box

Creative Card Crew - Handmade Flowers

Divas By Design - Butterflies and Birds

Dream Valley Challenges - Happy Birthday

Make It Monday 

Shopping Our Stash - Text or Letters

Well, I hope you liked the card...I loved making it!

Have a fab Friday!