A Christmas Mouse ~ punches

Hello bloggers today we have a Christmas card featuring a mouse made from punches.

This card has been made using a 4x4 red card blank.  First I cut a piece of patterned cardstock into a strip and adhered it down the centre of the card.  Next using some grey cardstock I punched out the mouse face using Stampin Up 'bauble' punch.  The ears were also punched from the same cardstock using a circle punch.  The hat was made from punching red and white cardstock with the Stampin Up 'petite pendant builder' punch.  It was then layered up and part of the white pendant cut off so that it makes the fur for the hat.  The top was bent over and a punched flower from white cardstock was adhered on the end as the pompom.  Using some pink cardstock I punched out the ear inners using a circle punch.  The nose was hand cut from the same cardstock.  Next I began to layer up the mouse by attaching the ears together and attaching them to the head.    The hat was then adhered to the head also.  Next the eyes were punched from brown gingham cardstock.  These were adhered to the mouse face and googly eyes were added.  The nose was also attached to the face.  The whole mouse was then adhered to the card.  Next I stamped my sentiment using Stampin Up 'sparky and bright' stamp set and  gold ink.  The sentiment topper was then cut to size and adhered to the card.  Finally I randomly stamped gold stars over the cardstock using a star stamp and gold ink pad.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Happy birthday

Hello bloggers today's card is a simple happy birthday card.

This card began as a sheet of A4 pink cardstock that I cut down and scored to make a card  5.5" x 4".  First I cut a mat from gingham cardstock and adhered it to the card.  Next I cut another mat from some patterned paper and stamped a sentiment onto this paper using staz-on ink and a sentiment stamp.  Sorry but I don't know where the sentiment stamp came from.  The patterned paper was then adhered to the card.  Next I cut a strip of gingham cardstock to go vertically down the card.  This was matted with some pink cardstock which is the same as the card blank was made from.  The strips were then adhered to he cardstock.  Next I stamped the flower three times using staz-on ink pad and an unknown flower stamp.  The flowers were then coloured using pencil crayons and then fussy cut out.  They were then mounted up using foam pads.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Bootiful ~ stampin up

Hello bloggers today I have gone for a Halloween themed card using some fabulous stamps.

This card began as a piece of purple cardstock that I embossed with a  polka dot embossing folder.  I then scored and folded to make a 4x4 card.  Next I adhered a strip of plain purple ribbon across the card front.  I then adhered a thinner polka dot ribbon across the center of the plain ribbon.  Next I stamped my topper onto white cardstock using Stampin Up 'bootiful occasions' stamp set and Staz-on ink pad.  This was then coloured in with gel pens.  Next I die cut my topper using spellbinders 'ovals' die set.  Using  some purple card stock I die cut  some mats for my topper using Spellbinders 'scallop ovals' die set.  The topper and mats were assembled and adhered to the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Sending lots of smiles your way

Hello bloggers today we have a simple card with a lovely sentiment.

This card began as a white hammered 6x6 card blank.  To the front I adhered a mat slightly smaller than the card blank using some silver textured holographic card stock. Before sticking this down completely I wrapped  black bakers twine around the mat. Next using some vintage papers from my stash I die cut four banners using Spellbinders 'ribbon banner LG' die set.  I then adhered three of the die cuts vertically down the card.  On the fourth banner I stamped my sentiment using black soot distress ink and Polka Doodles 'sensational sentiments' stamp set.  The banner was then adhered across the card.  Next I stamped my tag using Spellbinders 'holiday tags' die set and black soot distress ink.  Whilst still in the die I inked the tag using antique linen distress ink.  This was then tied to the card using the bakers twine.  Finally I adhered a faux pearl in each corner of the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Back to School ~ spots and dots

Hello bloggers today we have a card for everyone going back to school, college or university as the holidays are nearing an end here in the UK.

The photo doesn't show up the colours very well, the cardstock and papers are green with the spotted cardstock being a jade green colour.  This card began as a white hammered 6x6 cardstock.  To the front I adhered some silver textured holographic cardstock cut slightly smaller than the card blank.  Next using some jade coloured topsy turvy cardstock I embossed this with That Special Touch 'polka dot' mask.  I then inked through the mask with clear perfect medium.  Cosmic Shimmer 'true white' embossing powder was then poured onto the perfect medium dots and then this was heat embossed.  Next I cut the cardstock to make a mat and adhered it to the card blank.  Using Crafter's Companion Popcorn The Bear 'school days' stamp set I stamped the topper image using black soot distress ink.  This was then coloured with ProMarkers and die cut with Spellbinders 'labels H' die set.  I also cut a mat from the topsy turvy cardstock using the next die up in the set.  This was turned over so the lighter colour was showing and adhered to the card.  The topper was then adhered on top after inking the edges with a ProMarker.  Next I stamped the sentiment using the Crafter's Companion 'flower fairies friends heliotrope' stamp set and evergreen bough distress ink.  This was die cut using spellbinders 'labels 14' die set.  A mat was also cut using the same die and jade topsy turvy cardstock.  The mat was cut in half lengthways and adhered to the back of the sentiment.  This was attached to the card on the top left side.  Finally with some jade coloured ribbon I tied a bow and adhered that to the top of the sentiment.

This card is being entered into the following challenges:

One Stop Craft Challenge 240  ~ Spots and Dots

You can check out the details here: http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/challenge-240-spots-and-dots-and-goodbye.html

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 283 ~ Back to School

You can check out the details here: http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/challenge-283-back-to-school.html

Fussy and Fancy Challenge 96 ~ Back to  school
You can check out the details here: http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/challenge-96.html

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Daisy and Dandelion Sketch

Hello bloggers today I have made a card using a sketch from a card challenge.

This card began as a white hammered 6x6 card blank.  For this card I followed a sketch for the design.  First I adhered some patterned paper to the front of the card blank.  Next I added a piece of glitter card down the right hand side of the card.  Using some more co-ordinated patterned papers I added a strip of card across the middle of the card.  The final piece was the striped panel on the left of the card which was adhered into place. Next I stamped my image using DoCrafts 'daisy and dandelion' stamp set and black soot distress ink.  This was then cut out using Spellbinders 'scallop labels one' die set.  I then inked the edges with dusty concord distress ink.  The topper was then adhered to the card centre.  Using a circle punch I punch two circles from patterned paper making sure a flower was in the centre of each one.  These were adhered bottom left and top right of the card,  The sentiment was stamped using black soot distress ink and Creative Expressions 'button florals' stamp set.  I then cut it out by hand and used a corner rounder on the corners.  The edges were then inked with dusty concord.

This card is being entered into the following challenges:

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge 221 ~ sketch

You can check out the details here http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/challenge-221-22nd-of-august-sketch.html

ABC Challenge ~ T is for Thank You 

You can check out the details here http://abc-challenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/t-for-thankyou.html

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Rudolph, fabric and faux stitching

Hello bloggers today's card uses fabric, faux stitching and die cuts.

This card began as a white hammered 6x6 card blank.  To the front I adhered some green checked cotton  fabric and then cut it to size.  With a ProMarker I added some faux stitching around the edges.  Next I die cut the frame from some music paper using Spellbinders 'labels fourteen' die set.  Next using a page from an old book I die cut the flower using Spellbinders 'spiral blossom three' die.  This was rolled up and adhered into place.  Once dry this was inked up on the edges with festive berries distress ink.  The frame and flower were adhered to the card blank.  Using some tartan ribbon I tied a bow and adhered it to the bottom of the frame.  Next using some brown leather look paper I die cut the reindeer using Spellbinders 'fanciful holiday' die set.  To the nose I added some red glitter glue and once dry this was adhered to the card inside the frame.  Finally I die cut the holly and berries four times from white cardstock using Spellbinders 'poinsettia frame' die set.  Whilst still in the die I inked through with pine needles and festive berries distress inks.  The holly berries were adhered to each corner of the card.

This card is being entered into the following challenges:

Crafty Catz Challenge  ~ #195 stitching real or faux with optional material

You can check out the details here http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/crafty-catz-challenge.html

Winter Wonderland Challenge ~ Rudolph 

You can check out the details here http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/rudolph.html

2 Sisters Challenge 158 ~ Square cards

You can check out the details here http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/challenge-158.html

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Poinsettia Winter Wishes

Hello bloggers today we have a winter wishes card, this could also be used for a winter birthday or Christmas.

This card began as a white hammered 6x6 card blank. First I cut a mat slightly smaller than the card blank from some cream patterned paper.  This was then adhered to the card.  Next I die cut my focal flower using some red waxed paper and Spellbinders 'poinsettia' die set.  Whilst still in the die I inked through with black soot distress ink to highlight the details on the petals.  This was then layered up and a faux pearl was added to the centre, that was coloured with a ProMarker.  Using Spellbinders 'foliage' die set I cut the leaves from some green pearlescent paper.  Whilst still in the die I inked through with pine needles distress ink. I recycled some pages of an old unwanted book and used some red waxed paper to make my swirls.  These were die cut with Spellbinders 'venetian motifs' die set.   The sentiment was stamped onto white card stock using Crafter's Companion 'the snowman' stamp set.  It was then die cut using Spellbinders 'labels 14' die set.  I inked the edges with antique linen distress ink.  Finally all the pieces were adhered to the card blank.

This card is being entered into the following challenges:

Papertake weekly challenge ~ flower power

You can check out the details here http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/flower-power.html

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Shabby Chic easel card ~ love

Hello bloggers today's card is a pretty shabby chic easel card.  The first photo is the card when it is closed and the second photo is when it is open

This card began as a 6x6 white hammered card blank.  First I folded the front cover in half to make my easel card.  Next using some vintage papers from my stash I die cut a scalloped square using Spellbinders 'grand scallop squares' die set.  I die cut two of these one for the front of the card and one for the inside.  As the vintage paper was flimsy I die cut another scalloped square out of white card and adhered the paper die cut to it for strength.  This was then adhered to the front of the card.  The embellishments on my card were from my stash and are self adhesive so I attached the heart and love to the front of the card.  The butterfly was die cut using Spellbinders 'les papillions' die set and vintage paper.  This was attached to the card with dries clear adhesive.  Next I added some flower embellishments to the bottom of the card.  The strawberries were mounted up with foam tape to make the stopper for the easel card.

This card is being entered into the following challenges:

Crafty creations challenge 236 - shabby chic 

You can check out the details here http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/challenge-236-shabby-chic.html

Charisma cardz challenge 33 - more than one fold

You can check out the details here http://charismacardz.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/challenge-33-more-than-one-fold.html

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Snowflakes ~ We're Floating in the moonlit sky

Hello bloggers today I have a Christmas card for you.

This card began as a white hammered 6x6 card blank.  First I embossed  the front of the card with That Special Touch Mask 'snowflakes'.  Next I inked up the card with tumbled glass distress ink.  Using some Christmas patterned paper I die cut the largest snowflake using Spellbinders '2010 snowflake pendant' die set.  I then die cut some white pearlescent paper using the same die.    Using the same patterned paper I then die cut the next snowflake using spellbinders 'snowflake wonder' die set.  The last snowflake for the topper was die cut from the same pearlescent paper and used Spellbinders 'create-a-flake three' die set.  The snowflake dies were then layered up using foam tape and glue.  Finally a faux pearl was adhered to the centre of the top snowflake.  Next I stamped my sentiment using black soot distress ink and Crafter's companion 'the snowman' stamp set.  This was then die cut using Spellbinders 'fancy framed tags one' die set.  Whilst still in the die I inked just the fancy edges with tumbled glass distress ink.  The topper and sentiment were adhered to the cardbase.  Finally I die cut three snowflakes using white pearlescent paper and Spellbinders 'snowflake wonder' die set.  These were adhered to the card  and faux pearls adhered to the centres.

This card is being entered into the following challenges:

Crafting boot challenge - Christmas in August.  

You can check out the details here  http://craftybootschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/christmas-in-august.html

Creative inspirations challenge 228 - Christmas in August

You can check out the detaisl here http://cinspirations.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/challenge-228-christmas-in-august.html

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Love is in the air - wedding

Hello bloggers today I have a wedding card for you with some lovely ribbon.

The card began life as a 6x6 white hammered card blank.  First of all I roughly measured my ribbon into lengths. I then attached some super sticky redline tape to the back of the ribbon and then attached it down the sides and across the top and bottom of the card leaving an equal gap all the way round.  Next I cut a mat for the topper from some silver holographic cardstock using Spellbinders ' labels one' die set.  I then stamped my image using black soot distress ink and Stamp'in Up' love and laughter' stamp set onto some white cardstock.  This was then die cut using Spellbinders 'teardrop circles' die set.  Whilst still in the die I inked through with fired brick distress ink.  The topper was layered up onto the mat and adhered to the cardstock.  Using the same red ribbon I tied a bow and attached it to the card.  Finally four small red rose embellishments from my stash were attached to each corner where the ribbon overlapped.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Miracle

Hello bloggers for today's card I have gone for a brown theme with a chinese proverb.

This card began as an 8x8 white hammered card blank.  To the front I adhered some natural coloured handmade paper and then cut it down to size.  Next from some brown handmade paper I die cut the edges of the card using spellbinders 'asian accents' die set.  The paper was folded in half and two were cut at a time.  These were then adhered to the card edges using dries clear glue.  Next I printed the chinese proverb from My Craft Studio 'more than words' CD-ROM onto pearlescent paper.  This was then die cut using Spellbinders ' asian motifs' die set.  With some different shades of  brown paper I die cut three more of the same die I used with the proverb.  These were layered up at different angles so that the end effect looks like a flower.  This was then adhered to the card stock.  Using some copper coloured holographic mirror board I die cut four tags using Spellbinders ' back to basic tags' die set.  These were then attached to each other to make a frame using brads through the tag holes.  This was then adhered to frame the proverb.  The inner waste from the tags was then cut in half and adhered at the corners of the decorative edge.  A faux pearl was added on top in each corner.  Using the copper holographic mirror board again I die cut the shapes that are in each corner of the card it looks abit like a fleur de lys but was die cut from Spellbinders ' asian accents' die set.  The waste from this die was then made into a little flower and a faux pearl added it was then attached to the card in the bottom left corner of the proverb.

This card is being entered into the following challenge

Country View Crafts  challenge 6 - quotations and sayings

You can check out the details here  

http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/its-august-and-its-challenge-6.html

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Yesterday's post

Hello bloggers if you missed yesterday's post please scroll down past todays it is there I just forgot to change the time so it didn't go live until 9:30pm last night.thanks xx Hazel

Enjoy your day!

Hello bloggers today's card is a card suitable for any occasion as it just states 'enjoy your day!'

This card began as a piece of green topsy turvy cardstock that I cut down and scored to make a card approx 6" x 4".  I then adhered a strip of cream cardstock down the centre of the card.  Next I made my flower using Creative Expressions 'button florals' stamp set and Kanban 'lace' stamp set.  First I stamped the Kanban' lace' stamp onto white cardstock three times using peeled paint distress ink.  I then overstamped with the Creative expression 'button florals' stamp set and cut them out. You can check out the flower making technique in detail here  http://busybeemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/wishing-you-happiness-today-and-always.html.
I then cut out the leaves using some green paper and Spellbinders' foliage' die set.  Whilst still in the die I inked through with peeled paint distress ink.  The background for the flower was created by stamping the lace stamp in peeled paint ink onto some white cardstock.  This was then layered onto the card blank.  The completed flower was adhered to the card and the foliage was tucked in behind the flower and adhered into place.  The sentiment was stamped using black soot distress ink and Creative Expressions 'sentimental saying' stamp set and was stamped onto some of the waste from the flowers.  This was then matted and layered with cardstock and paper and adhered to the card

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Migraine and scheduling cock up

Sorry bloggers there was no post until late this evening I scheduled blogger for today but forgot to change the time due to migraine.

Winter Wishes - The Snowman ~ Decoupage

Hello bloggers today's card is a winter card featuring the iconic image of The Snowman in decoupage.

This card began as a white hammered DL card blank.  First I cut some blue striped paper to size and then adhered it to the card blank.  Next I printed out the decoupage from Crafter's Companion ' the snowman' CD-ROM.  I then cut it out and layered it up using foam pads.  I then cut a mat for the topper from some silver holographic card stock, this was layered up and adhered to the card stock.  Next I adhered a strip of brown ribbon down the side of the card and tied a piece of ribbon around this instead of tying a bow.  Next using a folded doily I die cut my snowflakes using Spellbinders 'snowflake wonder' die set.  Whilst still in the die I inked through with tumbled glass distress ink.  These were then layered up and adhered to the card stock.  Some pearl pva was added to the centre of the snowflake.  Finally I stamped my image onto some white cardstock using black soot distress ink and crafter's companion 'the snowman' stamp set.  Next I die cut it using Spellbinders 'back to basic tags' die set.  Whilst still in the die I inked through with tumbled glass distress ink.  This was adhered to the card blank

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Wishing you the happiest of days - dandelion wishes

Hello bloggers today's card is a very colourful dandelion wishes card, wishing the recipient the happiest of days.

This card began as a white hammered DL card blank.  First I inked the card using some cut and dry foam and mustard seed distress ink.  I then went over the card with spiced marmalade and then festive Berries distress inks.  Next using That Special Touch Mask 'dandelion' I masked off all but one dandelion head with post it notes and inked through with black soot distress ink.  I then repeated this to get the two heads at the bottom of the card.  The post it notes were then move so that only the blown head and seeds were showing.  I inked through this part of the mask.  I then masked off everything but the seedlings and inked through the seedlings so I had a larger spray.    Next I stamped my sentiment using Creative Expressions 'sentimental saying' stamp set and black soot distress ink.  Finally using some thin black ribbon I tied a bow and adhered it to the card blank.  

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Holiday tags/baubles card

Hello bloggers today's card is another Christmas card in pastel colourways.

This card began as a white hammered DL card blank.  To the front I adhered some dotty striped pastel paper and then cut it down to size.  Next using Spellbinders'holiday tags' die set and some purple pearlescent card stock I die cut my tags.  Next I looped some pink bakers twine through the holes in the tags.  Using some sentiments from my stash, I cut them out and adhered them to the tags.  The tags were then adhered to the card blank at varying heights.  Finally some leaf gems were added to the tops of the bakers twine for decoration.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel 

snowflake flowers card.

Hello bloggers today's card is a lovely floral card made using a snowflake die.

This card started out as a white hammered DL card blank.  First  using some purple striped paper, I folded it into 3 and die cut it using one die from Spellbinders 'snowflake pendant 2011' die set.  This was repeated again to give me 6 snowflakes.  I then adhered the waste from one die cut to the left hand side of the card.    Using some different purple patterned paper I die cut the swirls using Spellbinders 'fanciful holiday' die set.  The swirls were then added to the top and bottom of the card blank.  Next I used a sentiment from my stash, sanded the edges and inked it with a ProMarker.  This was then adhered to the centre of the left hand panel.  Next I layered up the snowflakes to make three flowers.  In the centres I added faux button embellishments.  The flowers were then added to the card blank.  Next I added faux button embellishments to the centres of the negative flowers on the left hand panel.  Finally I lightly inked the edges with dusty concord distress ink.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Butterfly card - les papillions

Hello bloggers today's card is a butterfly card, they are such beautiful creatures I just can't get enough of them.

This card began as a white hammered DL card blank.  First I cut to size some pink textured holographic card stock.  Next I added some vintage butterfly paper to the top part of the card.  Using an assortment of white and vintage papers I die cut three butterfly sets using Spellbinder 'les papillions' die set.  Once they had been die cut I layered each one up to give dimension to them.  The white one was lightly inked over with mustard seed distress ink to take away the brightness of the white paper.  The butterflies were then adhered to the card blank.  Using the computer I typed up the sentiment from my book of verses that I have collated over the years.  This was then printed out onto white card stock.  It was then die cut with Spellbinders 'labels seventeen' die set.  Whilst still in the die I inked through with mustard seed distress ink.  This was adhered to the card blank to finish off the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

With Love Dog Card

Hello bloggers today we have a card for all, the dog lover’s out there.

This card began as an A4 sheet of pearlescent cardstock that I cut down and scored to make a card approx 5 3/4” square.    First I cut down two strips of striped paper and glued them across the centre of the card to make a cross.  Next I stamped the dog images and sentiment onto cream cardstock using black soot distress ink and ‘paw prints’ stamp set.  These were then die cut using Spellbinders ‘scallop labels one’ die set.  Each one was then inked around the edge using a ProMarker.  From some paw print card stock I die cut five mats using the next size up die.  These were adhered to the card at each corner and one in the centre.  The stamped images were then added to the paw print mats on each corner.  In the centre mat I added the sentiment.   To the gaps in between the mats I added some more dog images without mats, again the edges have been inked with a ProMarker.  Finally a bow was tied from some blue ribbon and adhered to the top of the sentiment mat.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Christmas Gift bag using Spellbinders dies

Hello bloggers today we have something a little different, so not a card but a decorated Christmas gift bag.

This bag is a shop bought brown paper sandwich bag that I decorated in the following way.  Using some patterned purple Christmas papers I first die cut the flower in the centre using Spellbinders 'blossom five' die set.  I cut one of each size in a different co-ordinating paper, shaped them then layered them up.  Next using some music paper from my stash that I purchased at a vintage fair last year I die cut a mat for my blossom flower using Spellbinders 'grand labels one' die set.  This was then inked up with dusty concord distress ink whilst still in the die.  Next the grand labels one die cut was adhered to the bag.  I added a strip of purple ribbon across the centre and also made a ribbon bow for the top.  The blossom flower was then adhered to the centre of the grand labels one topper.  Next the ribbon bow was added to the top of the mat.  Using Creative Expressions ' snowflakes and sprigs'stamp set I randomly stamped snowflakes around the bag using dusty concord distress ink. I also stamped the back of the bag with snowflakes.  Next I added two chipboard circle embellishments to the two bottom corners of the bag.  Finally I cut a piece of pink bakers twine and inked it up with dusty concord distress ink as I didn't have purple.  I threaded two purple bells onto the twine and tied it around the middle of the ribbon bow and cut of the ends.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Best Wishes and fairy gemstones with vellum

Hello bloggers today's card is a very pink best wishes card using vellum and peel-offs.

This card began life as a white hammered DL card blank. First I cut some daisy patterned vellum to size and then adhered it to the card blank behind where the toppers were going to sit, so that the adhesive didn't show through.  Next using some pink embossed holographic card stock I die cut the first layer for the sentiment using Spellbinders 'labels twenty seven' die set.  The next two sizes were then cut using topsy turvy card stock and the same die set.  Onto the top die I stamped my sentiment using Docrafts 'pickles and onion' stamp set.  The sentiment topper was then layered up and some peel-offs were added for decoration.  The sentiment was then adhered to the bottom of the card. Next I printed my topper from Linds Ravenscroft's 'fairy gemstones' CD-ROM.  This was then die cut using Spellbinders 'scallop labels one' die set.  Using the next sized die up I cut a mat for the topper out of pink embossed holographic card stock.  The topper and mat were adhered together and then to the card blank.  Finally using some pink and blue ribbon I tied a bow and adhered it to the card blank.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Poinsettia Christmas

Hello bloggers today's card is a Christmas card with some gorgeous poinsettia patterned ribbon.

This card has been made using a 8x8 white card blank.  First I cut a mat from gold holographic cardstock and adhered it to the card blank.  Next I cut some traditional Christmas patterned paper and adhered it on top of the gold mat.  Using some poinsettia patterned ribbon I tied a large bow and adhered it to the card using foam tape.  From some red paper I die cut several flowers using Spellbinders 'poinsettia' die set.  These were layered up and faux pearls added to the centres after being coloured with a ProMarker.  I die cut some music paper using Spellbinders 'labels sixteen' die set.  I then stamped a sentiment across the centre using Justrite 'large merry christmas sentiments' stamp set and festive berries distress ink.  This was then adhered to the card blank.  Next the layered poinsettia's were added  to the card and finally a tag was placed below the bow.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Vintage three panel card

Hello Bloggers today's card is a three panel card using some lovely vintage papers.

This card began as a 8x8 white card blank.  First I adhered some striped paper to the card blank. Next I picked three different papers for the panels.  The panels were cut to 2.5x4"strips.  I then cut some mats using gold holographic card stock. The mats and panels were adhered together and attached to the card blank.  Next I added some ribbon across the bottom of the card.  On top of the ribbon I added my sentiment.  The sentiment was die cut using Spellbinders'labels A'die set.  A mat was also cut using the same die set from gold holographic cardstock.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

So special for you - baking card

Hello bloggers a baking themed card today using CD-ROM crafting.

The card began as a piece of white cardstock that I folded in half to make a card blank approx size 4"x5.5". First using Crafter's Companion 'hobbies' CD-ROM I selected my design and colour then printed out my backing paper onto white decoupage paper.  I also printed out an accessories sheet and cut out the accessories.  Next I adhered my backing paper to the card blank and then cut it down to size using a craft knife.  Using Spellbinders 'labels A' die set I cut out a mat for the accessories.  I arranged and adhered the accessories onto the topper mat.  The topper was adhered to the centre of the card.  The sentiments were cut from a free sheet from a magazine and arranged top and bottom of the card adhering with foam tape.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Merry Christmas - quick card

Hello bloggers a very quick card today as it has been a migraine day and not feeling up to doing much.

The card blank use was pre-made and decorated with the snow scene, not sure where I acquired these think it was another free magazine gift.  I then added a chipboard snowman using foam tape to give dimension. Finally the Merry Christmas peel-off was added at the top of the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Christmas Bauble Tag/decoration heirloom ornament 2010 fanciful holiday

Hello bloggers today not a card but a Christmas tag/decoration.

This tag has been made using mirror board and pearlised card stock.  The largest bauble was die cut using Spellbinders 'heirloom ornament 2010' die set and holographic mirror board.  This was cut twice so that I could adhere them together to create a decorative tag on both sides, but you could just use double sided cardstock to get the same effect. Next using a smaller die from the same set I die cut another ornament.using pearlised card stock again cutting two to decorate both sides of the finished tag.  From the smaller die cuts I  cut out a tree from the centre of each bauble using Spellbinders 'fanciful holiday' die set.  Next using pearlised card stock and Spellbinders 'fanciful holiday' die set I die cut two trees to decorate the centre of each side of the tag.  The smaller ornaments were adhered to the larger ones. The pearlised tree die cuts were then adhered into the void of the bauble allowing the holographic mirror board to shine through.

Finally I punched a hole in the top and added some tinsel type twine to hang the tag.  This could be used as a tree decoration or to adorn a bottle or other gift.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Birthday Wishes ~ Flowers and Bee vintage paper

Hello bloggers today's card is a lovely birthday card made with vintage paper and stamping.

This card began as a 5x7 white card blank.  First I stamped a strip of flowers onto white card stock using a free flower stamp from my stash and fired brick distress ink.  I then coloured the flowers using a ProMarker.  Next I cut the flowers into a strip to fit the size of the card and also cut a mat slightly larger from some red mirror board.  The flower strip edge was inked with a ProMarker.  The topper and mirror board were layered up and adhered to the card blank down the left hand side.  Next I added some yellow vintage patterned paper to the rest of the card blank and then cut it down to size.  Using some white card stock I stamped another flower and then stamped a bee using mustard seed distress ink and Anita's stamp selection 'animals'.  I then die cut the topper using Spellbinders' label B' die set.  I also cut out a mat for the topper using the same die set and red mirror board.  The topper was edged with a promarker and then the mat and topper were layered up and attached to the card blank.  Using Polka Doodles 'sensational sentiments' stamp set and mustard seed distress ink I stamped the sentiment onto some white card stock.  This was then die cut using Spellbinder 'fancy framed tags one' die set.  From some red mirror board I die cut a mat for the sentiment using Spellbinder 'fancy framed tags one' dies set.  The edge of the sentiment was inked up with mustard seed distress ink and adhered to the mat.  The sentiment was then adhered to the card blank.  Finally in four corners of the card I added a little motif which was the waste from the sentiment mat die cuts.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Season's Greetings with holly and poinsettias

Hello bloggers another Christmas related card today with lots of fussy cutting involved.

This card began life as a 5x7 white card blank.  First using some red card stock and Spellbinders 'poinsettia' dies I dies cut enough petals to make 3 poinsettias.  Theses were then layered up and adhered together. For two of the poinsettias I added a faux pearl to the centres that I coloured with a ProMarker.  The other poinsettia had some Cosmic Shimmer 'berry red pva' added to the centre.  Next using Polka Doodles 'paper boutique volume II creative Christmas' CD I printed out my sentiment and lots of holly leaves and berries onto white card stock.  I cut out the sentiment and adhered it to the centre of the card blank.  Next I fussy cut the holly and berries and began layering them up and adhering them around the sentiment.  Finally poinsettias were adhered to the card blank to finish it off.  Lots of fussy cutting involved in this  card but I think it was worth all the effort.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Wishing You Happiness Today And Always

Hello bloggers today's card is full of flowers and butterflies. Very summery don't you agree.  Abit of a long one today so why not grab a cuppa and put you feet up whilst you read.

This card began life as a white hammered DL card blank.  First I made the flowers using some white card stock, Staz-on ink pad black, Adirondack 'sail boat blue' ink pad and Creative Expressions 'button florals' stamp set.  I stamped out the 6 petalled flower from the stamp set three times using Staz-on black ink pad and then over stamped it with the dotted circle stamp.  These were then cut out and inked up with Adirondack 'sail boat blue' ink pad.  Next each flower was folded in half 3 times to give it fold lines in between where the petal are.  On the first flower I snipped up between two petals to the centre of the flower.  The second flower a whole petal was cut out and saved for use later on.  With the third flower two adjoining  petals were cut out and saved for later on.  You will now have five pieces to make up your flower. 

 Back to the first flower with the slit cut add a little adhesive to one petal at the side of the slit and wrap the petal on the other side of the slit over it. This will make the base of your flower.  Curve the edges of the petals over a paintbrush or skewer to give them some shape. Turn the flower over and push in the bottom so that it sits properly with a flat bottom.  With the second flower that has one whole petal cut out repeat the same gluing process as for the first one, but cut off the bottom of this flower so that it sit nicely in the first flower. Add plenty of glue into the base of the first flower and then add your second flower adjusting and rotating it to get a realistic flower effect.   Repeat this again on the third one, also remembering to cut off the bottom.  You will now be left with the two offcuts ink the back of these petals.  With the two petal off cut curve the leaves with the skewer to make it more pliable and then curve it round and add glue to adhere at the overlap.  Once dry cut off the bottom and add to the centre of the flower you will need to add more glue as you work up the layers.  Next curl the last piece of the flower around the skewer and glue together remembering to cut off the bottom once dry and add it to the centre of the flower.  The flower is now complete and was completed twice more to complete this card. 

Next I began to create my background using the same stamp set.  I stamped a leaf design randomly using peeled paint distress ink and a butterfly with trail using fired brick distress ink.  Using some patterned paper from my stash I made a mat for my sentiment using Spellbinders 'butterfly circles' die set.  I used four of the waste butterflies from this die on the corners of the card after inking them with Adirondack 'sail boat blue' ink pad I adhered them to the card blank. The sentiment was stamped using the same ink pad and using Creative Expressions 'button florals' stamp set.  It was then die cut using Spellbinders 'fancy tags two' dies set.  I inked the sentiment edges with the same ink pad and mounted it up with foam tape before adding it to the mat.  The mat was then adhered to the card blank. I then adhered the roses to the card blank.  From some green cardstock I die cut some leaves using Spellbinders 'foliage' die set.  Whilst still in the dies I inked through with black soot, evergreen bough and peeled paint distress inks on different leaves.  The leaves were then adhered to the card blank. Finally from some red vellum I die cut a butterfly using spellbinders 'les papillions' die set.  The butterfly was then layered up and adhered to the card blank.  Some faux pearls were then added to the butterfly body.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Warm Wishes Christmas card

Hello bloggers today's card is another Christmas card as it won't belong before it is here.

This card began as an A4 card blank that I cut down and scored to make a 4x4 card blank.  First I adhered some patterned paper to the card front and then cut it down to size.  The lace detail is the patterned paper.  Next onto white card stock I stamped the frame using black soot distress ink and Justrite 'keep calm' stamp set.  I then stamped the sentiment into the centre of the frame using festive berries distress ink and Justrite 'large merry Christmas sentiments' stamp set.  The frame was then cut out using scissors and the edges inked up with black soot distress ink.  I adhered the frame to the card blank.  Using a chipboard holly motif I inked the edges with pine needles distress ink and then adhered it to the card blank.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

The seeds of today

Hello bloggers today's card has a beautiful sentiment and some decorative hat pins added for something a little different.

This card began as a white 5x7 card blank.  To the front I adhered some gorgeous striped patterned paper and then cut it down to size.  Next using a patterned card blank I didn't really like I die cut the sentiment frame using Spellbinders 'labels twenty one' die set.  I used two different sizes to make a frame.  Next the sentiment was stamped using black soot distress ink and Creative Expressions' sentimental sayings' stamp set, it was then die cut using the same labels die but by using the die in between the frame die sizes.  Using some black ribbon with a stitched pink edge I adhered a strip down the centre of the card.  I then added the sentiment to the frame and attached it all to the card blank.  Using the same ribbon I tied a large bow and adhered it to the top of the card, adding two decorative hats pins for decoration.  Finally I adhered some card candi to each corner to finish.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel