Out of this World - Daring Cardmakers DT

Happy Friday!

A really quick blog post from me today.  It's been a mad week with preparations for the boys' school fete tomorrow and helping out a friend in need which has left me with very little free time.

The Challenge set this week is by Joanne who asks:

For as long as people have been communicating

it seems we've told stories of the fantastic and unexplained. Let's

see some imaginary or mythical beings this week - fairies, mermaids,

aliens, unicorns, hobbits, dragons... where will your imagination take

you?

For my super quick creation this week I used files from the Silhouette Store.  These have been designed by Sarah Hurley and go together so well.

The waves are a stencil file which I used as a backgound by taking alternate pieces out, I loved the effect it gave.  The mermaid silhouette I cut out of glitter as I wanted some bling, besides I think I've made so many male cards recently I needed to go girly!  Finally, the sentiment is a cut file but I changed it to a write file.  The sentiment is just fabulous - don't you agree?

Enjoy the summer sunshine!

Shabneez

Products Used:

Silhouette Files designed by Sarah Hurley

Adhesives and card base by Stix 2 Anything

Everything else from my stash

In A Teacup - Daring Cardmakers DT Challenge

Happy Friday!

It's been a mad week full of meetings and to round it off it's Sports Day today so I'm off to cheer the boys on!

The challenge set this week by Leo is to use a teacup and fill it with something different.  I didn't have anything teacup related in my stash so I used a free SVG that I cut with my Cricut for the base card.  I decorated it with Sweet Nothings paper and lace.

I punched out butterflies and heat embossed the wings on the pink butterflies before adding pearls to the centres and a sentiment.

There are some wonderful inspirational cards by my fellow DT members over on the Daring Cardmakers Blog.  I hope you'll find time to visit over the long weekend and join in!

Have a great Bank Holiday Weekend!

Shabneez

Products used:

First Edition Sweet Nothings paper pad

Docrafts Butterfly Punch

Tonic Nuvo White Embossing Powder

Craftwork Cards Sentiment

All adhesives from Stix 2 Anything

Everything else from my stash

Going Crackers! 'Decorate it' Daring Cardmakers Challenge

Happy Friday!

I've had a hectic but fulfilling week with the children's Christmas parties and pantomimes, meetings, celebrating my birthday and working on Christmas commissions.

The Daring Cardmakers are stepping away from the cards one last time this year. The challenge was about adding those little extras to 'Decorate it!'.  I decided to use a ready die cut cracker from Stix 2 Anything.  I used it as my base and added ribbons, foil tape and a die cut snowflake that I covered in gold glitter.  I added a metallic red candy to the centre.

I do hope that if you've made anything suitable you'll join in with the Challenge here and check out the other fabulous inspirational makes this week. 

Enjoy your weekend!

Shabneez 

Products Used:

Stix 2 Anything Cracker Die Cuts

Stix 2 Anything Snowflake Die Cuts

Stix 2 Anything Adhesive

Craftwork Cards Card Candy

Everything else from my stash

Let It Snow! - Christmas Song or Carol DCM Challenge

Happy Friday!

It was a sunny but chilly start to the day here in Essex. I don't mind the cold so much if the sun is out. Sunshine is magic - makes me happy :)  We even had a few flakes of snow in the afternoon.

On to the latest challenge at the Daring Cardmakers! This week's challenge is to draw inspiration from a Christmas song or carol. The song I chose is an old one by Frank Sinatra - Let it Snow. Thing is, I can't get it out of my head! It happens when I walk into a shop sometimes and I hear something playing in the background.

For my inspirational card I've used the Trimcraft Dear Santa range by Helz Cuppleditch for the background paper, doily and stamp set. I've coloured the stamped image with First Edition markers and added glitter glue to the snowflakes and ground on the image.

You can see the fabulous cards the rest of the Design Team have come up to inspire you further here!

Enjoy your weekend,
Shabneez

Products Used:
Trimcraft Dear Santa paper pad
Trimcraft Dear Santa gems
Trimcraft Dear Santa doilies
Trimcraft Dear Santa clear stamps
Trimcraft Basics Twine
Dovecraft Glitter Glue
First Edition Markers
Stix 2 Anything Tape and Glue Pen

All Things Foil and Glitter

Happy Thursday!

I'm very excited. I was sent items from Stix 2 Anything and asked to make samples that will be displayed on their show on Create & Craft today. I've seen a couple on the website already. 

The first lot of samples were made using a specific kit which included glitter, beads, die cut stars, double sided strong tape, card stock, glue and foil. 

The second lot of samples were made using this:

I enjoyed experimenting with the craft iron along with the adhesive sheets and intend to do another detailed blog post in the future. These are the samples I made using it:

I kept the cards simple so the foiling was the most prominent feature on them. 

Thanks for looking and any comments are much appreciated. 

Shabneez

Products Used:

Stix 2 Anything Iron on Adhesives

Stix 2 Anything Double Sided Craft Fian Pads

Stix 2 Anything Craft and Mixed and Media Iron

Stix 2 Anything Tri Pak

Stix 2 Anything Ultra Clear Tape

Stix 2 Anything Die Cut White Stars

Stix 2 Anything Clear Foam Pads

Personal Impressions Stamp Set

Everything else from my stash