February Elemental Challenge - Daring Cardmakers DT

Happy February!

The first Friday of the month can only mean one thing - the elemental challenge over on the Daring Cardmakers.

I'm still in Valentine's mode so I decided to make a love themed card.

I used the First Edition Oh So Sweet paper pad for my backing, cut out some hearts and added die cut doughnuts and wording.

This is the moodboard from which you need to choose 3 elements, colours count as one.  I used the doughnuts, colours, hearts and flowers.  You can join in and see lots more inspiration from the rest of the Design Team HERE.

Have a lovely weekend,

Shabneez

Products Used:

First Edition Oh So Sweet Paper Pad

Time for Tea Designs Heart Panel Die

Tonic Studios Bell Jar Stencil & Die Set

Everything else from my stash

That's All White Then - Daring Cardmakers DT

Happy Friday!

I wasn't going to make a card for this challenge but don't tell the others on the DT (Ha!).  However, guilt got the better of me and I have joined in with the theme which is basically go as white as you dare!

I needed a masculine Valentine's Day card so I didn't go totally white but added a few elements of blue with the die cut hearts and stamping.  I think it works quite well, don't you?

Lots more inspiration by the rest of the Design Team HERE and a link for you to join in as well.

Have a lovely weekend and see you again next week,

Shabneez

Products Used:

Tonic Studios Spectacular Starburst Patterned Panel

Tonic Studios Love Tag Stamp & Die Set

Everything else from my stash

My Sweet Valentine - Daring Cardmakers DT

Happy Friday!

So I am pleased to report after 2 consecutive negative tests my little one went back to school on Tuesday only to find out that it's half term next week! 

With Valentine's Day coming up the Daring Cardmakers want to see your cards for the occasion.  I must admit I am not one to wait for Valentine's Day to tell someone I love them!  I loved creating this card though as it's a mix of paper and stamps - my favourite combination!

I started out with the Tonic Studios Loveable Library collection and used the typewriter die and a few stamps.

I then used the papers from the First Edition Making Memories pad to add a little more interest.

You can see the rest of the DT's creations HERE and I hope you'll join in!

Have a lovely weekend.

Shabneez

Products Used:

Tonic Studios Loveable Library Stamp & Die Set

Nuvo Alcohol Pens

First Edition Making Memories Paper Pad

Everything else from my stash

Share The Love - Daring Cardmakers DT

Happy Friday!

Almost Valentine's Day and I promised I'd share another love themed card today so here it is!  This one is for the Daring Cardmakers latest challenge - Share The Love.

I've stamped and die cut the images, colouring with my Chameleon pens as always.  I've then die cut the card base and all the matt and layers with various hexagonal dies using a mix of cardstock and a paper pad.

You can see lots more inspiration from the rest of the DT HERE and I hope you'll join in!

I'm very much looking forward to the weekend as it's the beginning of our half term break so a week off home school! 

Enjoy your weekend,

Shabneez

Products Used:

Time for Tea Designs Buzzing For You Stamp & Die Set
Time for Tea Designs Bee Happy Hexagonal Die Set

First Edition Making Memories Paper Pad
Sizzix Hexagon Nesting Die Set
Chameleon Pens

Everything else from my stash

Someone or Something You Love - Daring Cardmakers DT

Happy Valentines Day!

Most of this week has been spent trying to find replacement school uniform trousers for my youngest.  The tale of the two trousers goes like this.  On Monday my little one came home and said he had accidentally cut his trousers with scissors.  There were a lot of holes but after having words I thought at least we have another pair in reserve.  On Tuesday coming out of his classroom at home time he fell and, you've guessed it, he tore his trousers.  He was tearful after this episode so I just hugged him.  He did say that he used to fall over a lot and his trousers never tore which got me thinking.  I checked the material of his old trousers and these new ones and there is a big difference.  So I've been trying to find a decent pair but no joy as yet.

Anyhow, I hope you're not asleep after that tale as I have a bright and cheerful card to share for the latest Daring Cardmakers challenge.  Dawn has set the challenge and she would like to see something you love feature on your creations - food, person, object, favourite craft product etc.

I've used a favourite Time for Tea Designs stamp set featuring bees and honey, both of which I am also very fond of and the card is for my husband who I also happen to love - good job eh?!!!

I used a couple of stencils - a heart mask and then a honeycomb one on top of it.  It was fun seeing how it would turn out.  I used the ink blender brushes for the first time and let me tell you they are a game changer!

Loads of inspiration can be found by my fellow team members HERE.

Have a great weekend!

Shabneez

Products Used:

Time for Tea Designs Bee Happy Stamp & Die Set

Time for Tea Designs Small Heart Masking Stencil

Time for Tea Designs Beehive Stencil

Chameleon Pens

Distress Oxide Inks

Everything else from my stash