Rudolph ~ Fanciful holiday

Hello bloggers today we have a card featuring Rudolph.

This card began as a white 5x7 card blank.  First I cut down to size a sheet of snowflake decorated paper and then adhered it to the card blank.    Next I used a frame from my stash and attached it to the card.  I then added a chipboard embellishment featuring some bells to the top of the frame.  I also added a chipboard Christmas tree embellishment to the bottom left corner of the card.  From my stash I had a small poinsettia embellishment, so I die cut some poinsettia petals to add to the embellishment to make it bigger.  The poinsettia petals were cut from an off-cut of red roller blind fabric using Spellbinders 'layered poinsettia' die set.   They were then layered up with the small poinsettia embellishment to make a bigger flower which was adhered to the bottom right of the card.  In the center of the bottom of the card I added my sentiment using a chipboard 'Joy' embellishment.  Finally using some leather look paper I die cut my reindeer using Spellbinders 'fanciful holiday' die set.  I then reversed the image and used the back of the paper which has a kraft look as the front.  I added some red glitter glue to the nose to make the reindeer rudolph.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Seasons Greetings

Hello bloggers though I would throw in another Christmas card today.  This is a very quick card so would be ideal for batch making.

This card began as a white 5x7 card blank.  First I added the sentiment which I printed and cut out from Polka Doodles Paper Boutique II 'creative Christmas' CD-ROM.  Next I added a chipboard Christmas tree from my stash.  The parcels are made by Paper Mania and were added across the bottom of the card at different angles to give interest and texture to the card.  Finally 2 Santa embellishments were adhered to the sentiment.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Vintage ~ Just for you best wishes

Hello bloggers today's card is a birthday card made using vintage papers.

This card began as an 8x8 white card blank.  First I cut down some gold holographic mirror card stock and adhered it to the card front.  Next I cut a rectangle mat from some yellow gingham paper and adhered this to the card.  Using some vintage papers I die cut the scallop square using Spellbinders 'grand scallop square' die set.  Next using some more vintage patterned paper I die cut the center shape using Spellbinders 'labels 14' die set.  I then cut out of the middle of this die a butterfly shape using Spellbinders 'les papillions' die set.  Next using the same butterfly die I cut 2 butterflies from vintage patterned paper.  These were layered up and some faux pearls added to the body.  The butterflies were then added to the void in the labels 14 mat.  Using some patterned paper I made a paper bow and adhered it to the card.  I added two sentiments one at the top and one at the bottom.  Finally I added a faux pearl to each corner of the Grand scalloped square.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Grandmas ~ swalk

As this post is scheduled I am hoping we all had a good night and the winds didn't do too much harm to the UK.

Hello bloggers today's card is for all the grandmas and great grandmas out there in the world.

This card began as a 5x7 white card blank.  First I cut down to size some purple floral patterned paper and then adhered it to the front of the card.  Next I stamped my topper image using Crafter's Companion SWALK 'grandmas' stamp set.  It was then coloured with ProMarkers and die cut using Spellbinders 'eyelet squares' die set.  Next I stamped the sentiment in two parts onto white card stock.  The grandma wording was then die cut using the same die set as before and the inked over with dusty concord distress ink.  The other part of the sentiment was hand cut.  The topper and sentiments were adhered to the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Wedding Day ~ Stampin Up love and laughter

Hello bloggers today's card is a wedding card using stamping and die cuts.

This card began as a white 5x7 card blank.  First I cut down some floral patterned paper as a background for my card and adhered it to the card blank.  Next from silver holographic mirror board I die cut a mat for the cake topper using Spellbinders 'butterflies circles' die set.  I then stamped out the cake using black soot and Victorian velvet distress ink along with Stampin Up 'love & laughter' stamp set.  I stamped the cake out three times and chopped it up and reassembled it like decoupage to get a different coloured layer in the middle.  The completed cake was then adhered to the butterfly circle mat.  Next on handmade rose paper I stamped the wedding couple using a free stamp from a magazine and black soot distress ink.  This was then die cut using Spellbinders 'heart circles' die set and was adhered to the card.  Finally I added a  congratulations sentiment from my stash.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Marvel Fantastic Four ~ birthday card

Hello bloggers today's card is a quick one as suffering with a migraine, so another decoupaged card made using a Marvel decoupage sheet.

This card began as a white 5x7 card blank.  First I cut some blue mirror board to  5x7 and adhered it to the card front.  I then cut out the decoupage out and assembled it to onto the main topper to give it dimension and depth.  Finally I added a happy birthday sentiment from my stash.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Thanks Petal ~ Makey Bakey Mice

Hello bloggers, yesterday I had a day at the allotment sorting out the strawberry bed as it was warm and sunny here in the UK.  By the pond a lone Hosta had decided to flower out of season.  Today's card was inspired by this solitary flower.

This card began as a sheet of gold pearlescent card stock that I cut and scored to make a card 5x4.  First using Spellbinders 'labels H' die set and some floral paper I cut a mat for my topper.  This was then adhered to the card blank.    Next I stamped my topper using Crafter's Companion Makey Bakey Mice 'thanks petal' stamp set and black soot distress ink.  It was then coloured using ProMarkers and die cut with Spellbinders 'labels H' die set.   The topper was then adhered to the card.  Finally my sentiment was stamped using the same stamp set and ink pad.  Once die cut using the same die set I inked the edges with gold ink pad and adhered it to the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Makey Bakey Mice ~ Knit & Natter

Hello bloggers today's card was inspired by what I did yesterday. First I went to visit a friend for a long awaited natter to catch up on each others lives and then when I got back I began knitting a turban to which I am going to attach this crochet flower I made the other night.

So that's where the idea came from for the knit & natter card I have created for today's post.

This card began as a sheet of white hammered card stock that I cut and scored to make a card 5" square.  At first I adhered some pink gingham paper to the front of the card.  I then stamped my image onto white card stock using black soot distress ink and Crafter's Companion makey bakey mice 'knit & natter' stamp set.  Once stamped I die cut it using Spellbinders 'labels 19' die set.  I then coloured the image using Pro-markers.  Next I stamped my sentiment from the same stamp set and using the same ink pad.  This was then die cut using Spellbinders 'back to basic tags' die set.  Once out of the die I inked the edge with the chisel end of a Pro-marker.  I added a felt covered brad to the tag hole and just flattened the legs over the back of the tag.  Next I adhered the topper and sentiment to the card.  Finally I added 3 small pink buttons to three corners of the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Marvel Spiderman Invertage Decoupage with Spellbinders Spider

Hello bloggers, what a day I had yesterday, didn't sleep well and then had a very early start.  Eventually ended up with a migraine which is never good.  Anyway I did manage to make a card so here it is.




This card began as a sheet of A4 water colour card that I cut and scored to make a card 4" Square.  Next I cut a mat from some Marvel Spiderman paper and adhered it to the card blank.  Next I popped out the invertage decoupage and filed down the locking pips and then assembled it to make my topper.  The topper was then adhered off set on the card front.  Finally I die cut a spider from black card stock using Spellbinders 'spider web' die set.  I added some cosmic shimmer pearl black PVA to make the eyes and adhered it to the card.  I didn't add a sentiment, so this card could be used for any occasion.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Incredible Hulk ~ acetate birthday card

Hello bloggers well it rained on and off yesterday so I ended up cutting and popping out different types of decoupage all day as well as making a lovely chilli and spaghetti bolognaise.

So onto today's card yes you have guessed it a decoupage invertage card and something different too its made of acetate.

This card began as an A4 sheet of green acetate that I cut in half width ways and score to make a card.  Next I popped out the Marvel 'incredible hulk' decoupage.  I filed down the locking pips and then assembled it using foam tape.  The completed decoupage invertage was then adhered to the top of the card.  Inside I added a single image of the same picture to cover the back of my decoupage invertage to hide the adhesive.  Next on the computer I typed up my sentiment as there was not one that went with it.  After printing it out I die cut it using Spellbinders 'hexagons' die set.  Whilst still in the die I coloured through the die with a lime green Promarker.  Once removed from the die I inked the edges with a red ProMarkers to make it all bend with the topper.  Inside I added another hexagon with the word POW! on it to hide the adhesive from the front sentiment.  I coloured this the same as the sentiment on the front.  

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Poinsettia and Holly with The Snowman and the Snowdog ~ Spellbinders

Hello blogger's today's card is another Christmas card using the Snowman and the Snow dog CD-ROM.

This time I chose an aeroplane image, this would be a great card for people living abroad or going on holiday for Christmas.

This card began as a white 8x8 card blank.  First I cut a mat from red mirror board and adhered it to the card blank.  Next I printed my topper from Crafter's Companion 'the snowman and the snowdog' CD-ROM.  I then cut it to size and adhered it to the red mat.  Using some green ribbed paper I die cut four holly borders using Spellbinders 'holly accents' die set.  Whilst still in the dies I inked through with bundled sage distress ink.  The borders were then attached around the topper to form a frame.  I then made up two poinsettias for two of the corners using some red paper and Spellbinders 'layered poinsettia' die set.  I used the three smallest dies.  Once die cut I layered them up and added a faux gem to the center before adding one to the bottom left and top right corners.  Finally I added some die cut berries into the other two corners.  These were made using the same red paper and layered poinsettia die set.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

The Snowman and the Snowdog

Hello blogger's today's card is an 8x8card so a tad smaller than the A4 I posted yesterday.



This card began as an 8x8 white card blank.  First I adhered some blue glitter card to the front of the card.  Next I cut a mat of blue mirror board and adhered it to the card.  The topper was printed from Crafter's Companion 'the snowman and the snowdog' CD-ROM.  I cut out the topper and adhered it to the card.  Next using some left over glitter card I punched out two large snowflakes from glitter card.  I also punched out several smaller snowflakes.  The snowflakes were adhered to the card.  I didn't add a sentiment to this card as I think the topper says it all.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Makey Bakey Mice ~ Mince Pies

Hello bloggers today I have an A4 card for you, this is the first time I have made a card SO big but I had a pack of 5 card blanks so will be making a few more too.  Not too sure that I like the size of it or not.

This card began as a white A4 card blank.  First I adhered a sheet of silver mirror board to the card front.  Next I printed off a backing paper, toppers and a sentiment using Crafter's Companion 'makey bakey mice Christmas collection' CD-ROM.  These elements were then cut out.  The small topper and sentiment were matted onto some silver snowflake embossed paper.  The backing paper was adhered to the card and then I added the toppers and sentiment.  Finally I added three matching brads from my stash that I pulled the legs of and applied with silicone glue so that they sat flush on the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Thanks A Bunch

Hello bloggers this card is dedicated to everyone who reads my blog.  Please feel free to leave comments or ask any questions I love to read them.

So on to today's card which is inspired by the gorgeous sunny weather we had yesterday here in the UK.  As it was such a nice day I tootled of to the allotment for a few hours to get a much needed job done.  Seeing all the flowers down there inspired this card.

This card began as a white 5x7 card blank.  First I used mustard seed distress ink and a handmade honeycomb mask and inked through to give the card blank some pattern and colour.   Next I began to make my bee using Spellbinders '2011 heirloom ornaments' die set.  I die cut the body twice once out of yellow card and once out of black.  The yellow die cut I cut into strips and adhered some of these onto the black body.   Next I punched out a black circle using a circle punch and adhered some googly eyes to it to form the head.   Using Spellbinders '2010 heirloom ornaments' die set  and black card I die cut two identical frames to make the wings.  From some yellow vellum I also cut two more of the same shape but this time keeping it solid and not as a frame.  The black frame and vellum were run through an embossing machine with That Special Touch Mask 'giraffe'.  The black frame and vellum were adhered together to make the bees wings.  The wings and head were adhered to the body and some hat pins were added to the head to form the antennas.  Next I used a mixture of different coloured green card stocks to cut out the foliage using Spellbinders die d-lites 'sprigs' and 'corner sprigs' die sets.  The flowers were cut from an assortment of card stock and papers with a mixture of patterned and plain colours using Spellbinders die d-lites  'blooms 1,2,3 & 4' die sets.  I mixed up the blooms sets and made up my own flower combinations adding a faux pearl to the center of each finished flower.   The foliage and flowers were then adhered to the card blank.  The bee was next to be added to the card.  Finally I stamped the sentiment using black Staz-on ink pad and Creative Expressions 'button florals' stamp set.   It was then die cut using Spellbinders 'back to basics tags' die set.  Whilst still in the die I inked through with mustard seed distress ink and then added the sentiment to the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Apologies

Hello bloggers so sorry today's post didn't show up at 6am GMT today, I forgot to change the time on the schedule and have only just realised. I hope you will pop back tomorrow for a new post.

Fairy Sweet

Hello bloggers today I have a sweet fairy card for you and not a die cut in sight.

This card began as an A6 kraft card blank.   I cut a strip of floral patterned paper for the bottom of the card and a coordinating plain one for the top, using Nitwit collections' in the meadow collection' papers.  Next I cut some striped ribbon and adhered it to the top paper with double sided tape wrapping it around the back of the paper.  The plain paper was then adhered to the card blank.  Next I attached the bottom paper and ribbon together and adhered them to the card blank.  Using another piece of ribbon I tied a knot around the ribbon strip.  A paper embossed border was added where the two papers joined and threaded under the blue striped ribbon.  Next a small square fairy topper was added to the card.  I also added a floral circular border and stamped a sentiment in the center using Staz-on black ink pad and Crafter's Companion flower fairies friends 'canterbury bell' stamp set.  Finally I added a metal flower bead to the ribbon knot.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Flowers are the music of life ~ button florals

Hello bloggers today I have a delightful floral card made using the button florals stamp set.

This card began as a white hammered 6x6 card blank.  To the front I adhered some pink pearlescent card stock.  Next I made a mat 5.5" square using some red waxed paper.  I then embossed it using That Special Touch Mask 'polka dot'.  Using some pink ribbon I wrapped this around the top corner of the red paper and then back round the opposite bottom corner where I tied a bow.  The mat was then adhered to the card.   Next  using a circle punch I punched out a circle from pink card and stamped onto it a sentiment using staz-on black ink pad and Creative Expressions 'button florals' stamp set.  A mat was cut for the topper using some lilac pearlescent paper and Spellbinders 'floral doily motif' die set.  The topper and mat were then adhered to the card.  Using some 2" wide strips of paper I scored and concertina the paper to make some concertina flowers.  On one flower I added a brad and another I added a button the other two were left bare.  Next I die cut some foliage using green ribbed paper and Spellbinders 'foliage' die set.  These were adhered to the card with the flowers.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Halloween

Hello bloggers another Halloween card today but by changing the sentiment and colours it could be for other occasions too.

This card began as a 12x12 sheet of black cat card stock that I cut and scored to make a 6x6 card blank.  Next I cut a sheet of orange card stock to 5.5" square.  I then positioned Spellbinders 'filigree cross' die on the card and die cut it.  I repeated this four times in total to create my background.  I then adhered the orange mat to the card blank.  Next I cut from purple topsy turvy card stock banner using Spellbinders 'ribbon banners lg' die set.  I then hand wrote Halloween using a black sharpie pen across the banner.  The banner was then added to the card.  Finally a purple faux gen was added to each corner of the card.

Happy crafting xx Hazel

BOo Happy Halloween

Hello bloggers, thought I would share another Halloween card with you today.

This card began as a 12x12 sheets of black cat card stock that I cut and scored to make a card blank 6x6.  First using perfect medium clear ink I stamped BOo randomly over the card blank using Clarity Stamps 'letterbox' stamp kit.  I then covered it with MCS crystal meltdust and then heat set it with a heat gun.  The masks were cut from orange card stock using Spellbinders 'venetian accents' die set.  On one mask I cut of some of the fancy bits to make it look slightly different.  Next I die cut the spiders using purple textured paper and Spellbinders 'spider web' die set.  To the spiders I added some googly eyes.    The masks and spiders were adhered to the card.  Finally I printed my sentiment from the computer and die cut it using Spellbinders 'labels E' die set, whilst still in the die I inked through with peeled paint distress ink.  The sentiment was the added to the center of the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Tiger Lillies ~ Spellbinders d-lites

Well what a day I had yesterday, a lovely surprise in the morning as I won one of Sue Wilson's cards you can check out her blog here http://www.particraft.blogspot.co.uk.  Then I got wet  and cold whilst having fun building a rocket stove at a local allotment community.   A busy day so a quick card today.

Hello bloggers today's card has been made using the newly released Spellbinders d-lites dies.

This card began as a purple A4 Topsy Turvy card stock that I cut and scored to make a card blank 6x6.  First from some patterned paper I die cut two corners using Spellbinders 'die d-lites corner flourish' die set.  Next the flourishes were adhered to the card blank in the corners.   From some pearlescent paper I die cut the flowers using Spellbinders 'die d-lites tiger lillies' die set.       This was added to the card and faux gems were attached to the center of each flower.   Next I stamped my sentiment using staz-on black ink pad and Creative Expressions 'frilly things' stamp set and pearlescent paper.  This was then die cut using Spellbinders 'die d-lites frame two' die set.  I used both frames together for this then flipped one of them to show the other side of the paper.  They were then set back inside each other and adhered to the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

.

Happy Birthday ~ lounging bear upcycled

Hello bloggers today I have a card made by upcycling an old card.

This card began as a pink A4 card stock that I cut and scored to make a card blank 4x4.  Next I adhered some floral patterned paper to the front of the card.  I then die cut my old card using Spellbinders 'labels A' die set.  Onto glitter card I drew around the outside edge of the same die and out it out by hand to give a mat for the topper.  The topper and mat were adhered to the card.   Finally a sentiment from my stash was added to the top right of the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Fairy decoupage ~ die D-lites frame two

Hello bloggers seems like I have a fairy theme going on at present.

This card began as a white hammered 6x6 card blank.  First I cut a mat for the card using some silver holographic card stock.  I then wrapped some ribbon around the side and bottom.  A ribbon tie was added to the bottom ribbon and then the mat was adhered to the card.  Next I punched out some flowers petals using a flower punch.  A hat pin was added to the center to keep them layered up and they were coloured with a ProMarker.  The flower petals were inked with dried marigold distress ink.  The flower was added to the card and attached where the ribbons crossed over.  Next I built up some fairy decoupage from my stash and then added this to the card.   I stamped the sentiment using black soot distress ink and Crafter's Companion 'flower fairy friends rose bay willow-herb' stamp set.    The sentiment was then die cut using Spellbinders die d-lites  'frame two' die set and then added to the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Make A Wish ~ fairy cake

Hello bloggers a simple and really quick card today with no die cutting involved.

This card began as an A4 sheet of pink Topsy Turvy card stock that I scored and folded to make an A5 card blank.  To the front I adhered the patterned fairy paper.  Next I coloured in some of the flowers and foliage using ProMarkers  to give the card more colour.    Finally I added a stick on sentiment by Katy Sue Designs to finish off the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Shirt Card ~ Origami

Hello blogger's today I have a card featuring an origami shirt so great for those difficult to make male cards.

This card was made from a sheet of white A4 hammered card stock.  I cut and scored it to make a card approx 4" square.  Next I cut some purple paper and adhered it to the front leaving a small edge top and bottom.  I used a white frame next from my stash and adhered it to the card.   The origami shirt was added to the card inside the frame ( Instructions for this you can check out Youtube as there are lots on there).  I added three small purple button from my stash and then added two sentiments one at the top and one at the bottom of the frame.  A simple card for the man in your life.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Its A Girl

Hello bloggers I though I had better give you a break from the Christmas cards, so today we have a new baby card with Its A Girl.

(The central shape at the bottom is a set of bricks with ABC on them sorry it's not very clear in the photo)

This card began as an 8x8 card blank.  To the front I adhered some pink spotted paper that I cut to 7.5 square.  The patterned shapes were die cut ages ago from scraps of paper and I rediscovered these on tidying up the craft room, so sorry I can't remember which die was used but guess its a spellbinder label die.  These were added to the front of the card in a pattern.  Next from my stash I added the foam  flowers to the four corner labels.   In the center I adhere a baby bib embellishment.   The building bricks embellishment was added to the central bottom label.  Finally at the top I added some self adhesive letter embellishments to spell out ITS A GIRL CUTE.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Poinsettia and Fanciful Holiday

Hello blogger's since its only 80 days until Christmas I thought I would share another Christmas card today.  This card has been made up of die cut that I had cut last Christmas and not used.  I found them yesterday when I tidied and cleared out my craft room.

This card is A6 and began as a patterned card blank that I had in my stash.  On the other side is a reindeer pattern but it was too busy for this card so i opted for the red.   First I Inked up the circle with pine needles distress ink.  The pattern on this paper is of presents and it was blue so I inked it to turn it green.  Next I added the reindeer to the circle.  The reindeer is cut from gold glitter card and used Spellbinders 'fanciful holiday' die set.   Faux gems were added for the nose and eye.   Next I added the corner decoration,  which was cut from green card stock and used Spellbinders 'holly accents' die set.  Whilst still in the die I inked through with distress ink.  The poinsettia was cut from an off cut of a roller blind that I brought for my kitchen and needed to be cut down to fit the window.  The fabric was die cut using Spellbinders 'poinsettia' die set.  I cut 2 large and 2 medium and then layered them up staggered and added a black faux gem to the center.  The holly behind the poinsettia is cut from green card stock and used Spellbinders 'holly motif'  die set.  I then cut it in half and added one piece either end of the poinsettia to act as the foliage.  Finally a chipboard sentiment was inked with pine needles distress ink around the edges and adhered to the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Merry Christmas ~ Spellbinders Snowflake Pendant

Hello bloggers today I have another Christmas card for you.

This card began as an A4 sheet of centura pearl card stock that I cut down to size and scored to make an A6 card blank.  Next I added the chipboard ribbon sentiment across the top of the card.  I then added a faux ribbon sticker across the bottom of the card. The topper was die cut from white card stock using Spellbinders 'snowflake pendant 2010' die set.  This was then inked up with  tumbled glass distress ink and mounted onto the card blank.  A quick and easy card today as I've spent the day sorting out my sewing room and then I have started on my paper crafting room it's not finished, a job for tomorrow as im shattered.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

I Love Ewe Docrafts Hugs and Honey ~ Decoupage

Hello blogger's a bit of decoupage for you today a using CD-Rom.

This card began as a white A4 card stock.  First using Docrafts 'favourites edition' CD-ROM I designed my card using the computer by adding different elements until I had a completed card.  I then typed in my text and then printed the complete card onto the white card stock three times.  I kept on copy complete and cut it down and scored it to make an A6 card.  The second copy I cut out the feet, face and ears and on the third copy I cut out the  fleece on top of the head.  These elements were then layered up to create decoupage.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Noel

Hello bloggers we have a Christmas card today.

This card began as a white hammered DL card blank. First I randomly stamped the word 'noel' using a traditional stamp on a wooden block and barn door distress ink.   Then I die cut two holly embellishments using some green ribbed paper and Spellbinders 'holly motifs'.  These were then adhered to opposite corners.  Using some self adhesive paper ribbon strips I added two ribbon strips across the card.  Next I adhered two felt parcels from my stash to the top of the card.   Finally I stamped 'noel' onto white card stock using barn door distress ink and then die cut it with Spellbinders 'parisian accents' die set. Whilst still in the die I inked through with the same ink.  The sentiment was then attached to the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Happy Grand Parents Day

Hello blogger's today I have a card to celebrate Grand Parents Day which is October 6th here in the UK.

This card began as a white hammered DL card blank.  To the front I stencilled through That Special Touch 'polka dot' mask with dusty concord distress ink to create the polka dot pattern.    Next I stamped my image using black soot distress ink and Crafter's Companion S.W.A.L.K 'grandma' stamp set.  I coloured the image using ProMarkers and then die cut it using Spellbinders 'labels 14' die set.   Once out of the die I inked the edges using the chisel tip of a ProMarker.   The sentiment was generated on the computer and I printed it off and die cut if using the same die set.  The topper and sentiment were adhered to the card.  Finally some purple ribbon was tied into a bow and adhered above the sentiment.

Happy crafting xx Hazel

PotPourri Christmas Tag

Hello bloggers today I have a Christmas tag made using just one set of dies.

This tag has been made using my paper scrap box and Spellbinders PotPourri die set throughout..  First I die cut the tag shape using Spellbinders 'Potpourri' die set.  Using some snowflake patterned paper from my scrap box I also cut a second tag shape using the same die. A hole was punched in the top left corner using a hole punch.   I then adhered the paper tag to the card stock one.   Next I die cut a ribbon heart and added some red bakers twine and tied it off.  I also die cut a silver holographic and a white heart.  On the white heart I inked through the die using barn door distress ink. The two stars were die cut and layered up.    Using some tinsel like twine I adhered a strip across the tag.   Next the vellum sentiment was adhered in the top left corner.  The hearts and star were then added to the tag.   Finally some bakers twine was added to thw punched hole.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Forever Friends Christmas

Hello bloggers today I have a Forever Friends Christmas card for you.

This card began as a pre-printed card blank with red polka dot on the back and a lovely collection of Christmas related items to the front.  I scored and folded it in half to make an A6 card blank.  I then sorted through my stash and chose the Forever Friends chipboard topper that I got free with a magazine.  A robin and the sentiment tag all made from chipboard were also chosen.  Next using some dark green paper I die cut a mat for the topper using Spellbinders 'holly motifs' die set.  The Santa topper was adhered to the holly motifs mat and then attached to the card blank.  The sentiment was added on the right hand side and the robin was added to the top of the sentiment tag.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel