Bulbs & Bolts Collection - Tonic Studios New Launch

Happy Weekend!

I didn't get a chance to blog about the latest new release from Tonic Studios on Thursday but I thought I really should share what I have made!

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I absolutely loved this set.  The stamp set has so many puns which go really well with both the tools and the bulbs in the die set.

I was tasked with making Father's Day cards and so for my first card I spelt out 'DAD' with the tools and added one of the sentiments from the set.

For my second card I made a space themed background then added my die cut bulbs and googly eyes.  Googly eyes make me smile and I loved the sentiment from the stamp set that I used.  The 'special father' was from another new stamp set which I have referenced below.

You know, my Dad would have loved these cards.  He was always my largest fan and we both used to love giggling over puns.

See you again tomorrow for another new release!

Shabneez

Products Used:

Bulbs & Bolts Stamp & Die Set

Rainy Day Delights Stamp Set

Distress Oxides Inks

Craft Perfect Cardstock

Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive

Everything else from my stash

Let's Hear It For The Boys - Daring Cardmakers DT

Happy Friday!

What a morning - feels like I have been up forever already!  Thought I'd get a quick Sainsburys shop after the school run only to find you have to use the self serve machines as although there were many staff nobody on the tills! This meant it took a lot longer as I had done a big shop.  Will remember in future and stick to my online ones!

Today it is my turn on the Daring Cardmakers and I set a masculine themed challenge with Father's Day so near.

I made a fancy fold card using a very old paper pad from Docrafts that I bought preloved many, many years ago.  There are so few masculine themed papers so I keep and go back to the ones I have.

You can see what the rest of the Design Team have created HERE and there is a link to join.  If you share on social media please tag us as we love to see what you make!

See you again soon,

Shabneez

Products Used:

Docrafts Mr Mister Paper Pack

Katy Sue Designs Happy Birthday Banner

Everything else from my stash

Make It Masculine - Daring Cardmakers DT

Happy Friday!

No clue where the week has gone.  I went to the last Sports Day to see my youngest son yesterday which was quite sad.  Never missed a single one and loved seeing the both my boys take part over the years.

It's Father's Day in the UK on Sunday and the Daring Cardmakers would like to see masculine cards as we know many people struggle with them.  I have decided to share a card I made for a commission for a Grandad on Father's Day.  

All the elements are from Sticker Kitten's Space range, including the stamped images and the wording.  I must admit, I really enjoy using 'kits' like this as it's so easy to put a card together with all the elements being on hand.  

You can see lots more masculine inspiration by the rest of the Design Team HERE and I hope you'll join in with your own ideas!

Father's Day for me will be very bittersweet as it's the first without my Dad and we have wonderful memories with him.  The boys will certainly enjoy spoiling their Dad which reminds me, I must make him a card on their behalf!

Have a lovely weekend and see you again soon,

Shabneez

Products Used:

Sticker Kitten Celestial Paper Pack

Sticker Kitten Celestial Stamp Set

Sticker Kitten Space Dogs Ephemera

Sticker Kitten Celestial Ephemera

Everything else from my stash

Got Your Number - Daring Cardmakers DT

Happy Friday!

I think all the running around has caught up with me as I'm under the weather with a cold.  Hopefully a rest on Sunday will help get me back on track again though.

Ruth has set the challenge on the Daring Cardmakers this week and she wants to see numbers on your cards as both her children celebrate birthdays this month.

I decided to go for a masculine card this time and used paper piecing with a die to create this:

In fact it's all dies on this other than the cardstock.  A fun card to make!

You can see lots more inspiration from my fellow DT members HERE and I hope you'll join in with this fun challenge.

Have a great weekend!
Shabneez

Products Used:
First Edition Number Dies
Tonic Sneaker Die
Tim Holtz Sentiment Die
Simply Creative Paper Pad
Everything else from my stash