Make It Shake! - Daring Cardmakers DT

Happy Friday!

I absolutely loved making this card and I felt it was perfect for an 18 Year old with the mix of sweet treats and flowers!

The card is for the latest Daring Cardmakers challenge which I set and involves using an element on your card that moves!

I ended up making a shaker card and added really pretty flower sequins to the 18.

I used a mix of products from different companies.

Have a lovely weekend,

Shabneez

Products Used:

Crafters Companion Everyday Numbers

Heffy Doodle Alphabet Set

Tonic Studios Sequins

First Edition Oh So Sweet Paper Pad

Katy Sue Designs Happy Birthday Sentiment 

Everything else from my stash

Chamfered Gift Box - Tonic Studios Craft Kit 84

Happy Friday!

As it's the 20th of the month there is a new release of the monthly craft kits from Tonic Studios.  The Chamfered Gift Box Kit is fabulous and you can see the unboxing on my instagram (simplyshabneez).

My affiliate links, at no cost to you, with thanks:

UK: http://shrsl.com/4onei

USA: http://shrsl.com/4onek

The Craft Kit has all the dies and stamps you need to create a gift box which you can see more clearly underneath.  It also contains a brand new 8" x 8" paper pad which is so pretty and I made full use of!

The box is very easy to put together and is a good size.  There are a number of sentiments you can add as a tag although I decided to stick mine on the front.  I added Nuvo drops from the Kit to finish.

Of course, I wanted to show off the papers from the pad a little more so used them to make a card with one of the dies and the ribbon in the Kit.  Something a little different.

I decided to use the papers and sentiment for an insert in my card too.  It finishes the card off beautifully.

Have a great weekend!

Shabneez

Products Used:

Tonic Studios Craft Kit 84 - Chamfered Gift Box

Leafy Lushness - Daring Cardmakers DT

Happy Friday!

This is the first of 2 blog posts today.  I feel a bit like a bus, none for ages then 2 together!  I really enjoyed making this card and it's perfect for an autumnal card for a friend.

The card is for the Daring Cardmakers latest leaf themed challenge and very appropriate for the time of year.

Everything on the card is new - stuff I had bought but not used so it may not be recent but new to me and at least I've used it now!  The card fold is also new to me and is one I will definitely be making again.

You can see more inspiration from the rest of the Design Team HERE and if you are interested in being a guest DT member please do let me know!

See you again at 4pm for the latest Craft Kit release from Tonic Studios!

Shabneez

Products Used:

Tonic Studios Foliage & Simple Sentiments Stamp & Die Set

Studio Light Paper Pad

Everything else from my stash

On or at The Ball - Daring Cardmakers DT

Happy Friday!

It's been a while I know but lots going on with the boys back at school.  In fact we were out late at a school event last night.

The Daring Cardmakers have a fun challenge this week using a ball on your card or going to the ball!  I just happened to have a football themed order to make so this worked out very well for me!

I used a decoupage football set from Katy Sue Designs but didn't decoupage the main picture.  You can see the decoupage on the smaller square though.

I added patterned paper to brighten it up and some very old Kanban sentiments to finish.

You can join in and see more inspiration from the rest of the Design Team HERE.

Have a lovely weekend,

Shabneez

Products Used:

Katy Sue Designs Football Decoupage Topper Sheet

Kanban Sentiments

Everything else from my stash

Butterflies & Bees - Daring Cardmakers DT

Happy Friday!

There's been a lot going on this summer so my blog posts haven't been as regular.  We had break in Suffolk exploring with family and were so lucky with the weather too.  My eldest passed his GCSEs so celebrated that and now getting uniforms etc ready for when school starts again next week.

I have set the challenge for the Daring Cardmakers giving a nod to the butterflies and bees this summer.  

I've used a mix of different companies and collections for this card and I really enjoy doing this.  You can see the butterfly and a die cut bee too.

See you again soon,

Shabneez

Products Used:

Katy Sue Designs Birdhouse Garden Collection

Hunkydory Sentiments 

Everything else from my stash

Prom Me To You - Tonic Studios Craft Kit 83

Happy Tuesday!

The 20th of the month means the latest craft kit from Tonic Studios is launched.  I absolutely loved this kit and the possibilities are endless.  My affiliate links, with thanks:

UK & Rest of the World: http://shrsl.com/4nb4r

USA: http://shrsl.com/4nb50

The Kit enables you to make outfits perfect for a wedding or a prom.  I thought outside the box on this one and made an Indian wedding card using all the elements.  Indian wedding outfits are often bright and colourful.  The scallops on the background are dies from the Kit too.

I used vellum to create the side scarf and folded it to make it look more realistic.  Nuvo drops were added to finish.

See you again soon,

Shabneez

Products Used:

Tonic Studios Craft Kit 83 Prom Me To You 

Craft Perfect Vellum

Discreet Drawer Gift Box - Tonic Studios Launch

Happy Thursday!

I am sharing the launch of the latest Showcase Die Set from Tonic Studios - the Discreet Drawer Gift Box.  Here are my affiliate links, with thanks:

UK & Rest of the world - http://shrsl.com/4n4n1

USA - http://shrsl.com/4n4n5

This is such a beautiful gift box and I loved creating it.  I embellished it with flowers die cut from vellum to give a delicate feel and added Nuvo drops to the centres. Both the flowers and leaves are dies from the set.

The beauty of the box lies in the surprise drawer attached to the lid where you can place another present for the recipient.

You can see the drawer open and the chocolates I have placed inside.

See you again soon,

Shabneez

Products Used:

Tonic Studios Discreet Drawer Gift Box

Craft Perfect Cardstock

Nuvo Drops

Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive