Floral Happy Birthday Mum ~ upcycled recycled

Hello bloggers Monday has come around pretty quickly again.  I hope you all had a good Mothering Sunday.  Today's card is a floral birthday card for mum.

This card began as a pink sheet of Topsy Turvy card stock that I cut and scored to make a DL card blank.  Next I recycled a topper from an old shop brought card.  After cutting it out by hand  I adhered it onto some pink pearlescent paper and the cut it out to leave a small mat.  The topper was adhered to the bottom of the card.  Next using some silver mirror board and Spellbinders 'Asian accents' die set I cut a topper for my sentiment.  The sentiment was die cut from some striped card stock and used Tattered Lace 'family sentiments for all occasions' and 'sentiment blocks' die sets.  Once die cut the sentiments were adhered to the centre of the silver mat.  The sentiment topper was then adhered to the top of the card. Finally I added a faux pearl to each corner of the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Happiness

Hello blogger well the clocks have gone forward and we are now officially in British summer Time.  Today is also Mothering Sunday here in the UK, so a happy Mothering Sunday to all the mother's out there.  Today's card is a card about happiness and flowers.

This card began as an A4 sheet of purple Topsy Turvy card stock that I cut and score to make a 6x6 card blank.  Next I cut a sheet of lilac pearlescent paper to slightly smaller than the card blank to form a mat for the card.  This mat was then adhered to the card front.  Using PaperMania 'amethyst infusion creative tones' paper pack I took out a patterned paper and cut it down slightly to make another mat for the front of the card.  Next using black soot distress ink and Creative Expressions 'button florals' stamp set I stamped my sentiment onto some lilac pearlescent paper.  This was then die cut using Spellbinders 'labels 33' die set.  The sentiment topper was adhered to the card.  Finally I used Spellbinders die D-Lites 'blooms two' die set to cut out some flowers from the purple Topsy Turvy card and the lilac pearlescent paper.  Once die cut the flowers were shaped using an embossing tool.  I added two small flowers cut from the Topsy Turvy card stock to the sentiment topper.  The rest of the flowers were layered up to give a dimensional flower which was added to the top right hand side of the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Live Everyday ~ Lillies

Hello bloggers I can not believe that we are almost at the end of March already times does seem to fly by these days.  Onto today's card with a sentiment and flowers.

This card began as an A4 sheet of pink Topsy Turvy card stock that I cut and scored to make a card blank 4x4.  Next I cut a piece of pink glitter card to slightly smaller than the card blank to form a mat.  This was adhered into place.  Using black soot distress ink and Creative Expressions 'festive florals' stamp set I stamped the Lily image onto white card stock.  Once stamped I fussy cut it out and coloured it using ProMarkers.  Next onto white card stock I stamped my sentiment using the same stamp set and ink pad.  The sentiment was then die cut using Spellbinders 'labels A' die set.  The sentiment was inked around the edges with a pink ProMarker and then it was adhered to the top left of the card.  Finally the lilies image was adhered to the bottom right of the card.

Happy Crafting  xx Hazel

Marvel X Men Wolverine ~ Invertage Twistapage

Hello bloggers well the weekend has arrived and I hope that you had a good week.  Today's card is a Marvel Wolverine one for the X-men fanatics.

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This card began as a white 8x8 card blank.  First I cut a 12x12 sheet of black cat card stock to 8x8 and adhered it to the front of the card.  Next I cut a sheet of Marvel X-men patterned paper to 19 cm square and added it to the front of the card.  Using some Marvel decoupage sheets I cut out and assembled the invertage decoupage and then the twistapage decoupage.  The complete toppers were adhered  o the front of the card.  Finally I added two sentiments to complete the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

You Mean The World To Me Mum ~ Creative Expressions Festive Florals

Hello bloggers I hope that you are well and are managing to get some crafting squeezed in this week.  Today I have a Mother's Day card with a blue theme.

This card began as a white 8x8 card blank.  First I cut a piece of blue squared patterned card stock and a blue polka dot paper to size and then adhered them to the front of the card.  Next onto white card stock I stamped the flowers using black soot distress ink and Creative Expressions 'festive florals' stamp set.  I stamped the image three times and then fussy cut them out before colouring them in using ProMarkers.  The flowers were then adhered to the top part of the card.  Using the same stamp set and ink I stamped the sentiment onto white card stock and then die cut it using Spellbinders 'labels 33' die set.  Whilst still in the die I inked through with tumbled glass distress ink.  The sentiment was then adhered to the card.  Next using some turquoise blue card stock I cut out the 'mum' letters using Xyron Personal Cutting system and special edition 3 book.  The mum letters were then adhered to the bottom of the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Mum I Am

Hello bloggers I have another Mother's Day card for you today.  Mother's Day is on Sunday the 30th March here in the UK.

This card began as a white 8x8 card blank.  First using dusty concord distress ink I inked up the card blank.  Next I printed off the topper using My Craft Studio 'Another Walk in Wonderland' CD-ROM.  This was then cut out and matted onto some black and silver patterned mirror board. The topper was added to the left hand side of the card.  Next using Creative Expressions 'sensational saying' stamp set and peeled paint distress ink I stamped the sentiment onto white card stock.  Using Creative Expressions 'button florals' stamp set and spiced marmalade distress ink I stamped a flower above and below the sentiment.  The sentiment was die cut using Spellbinders 'labels 33' die set.  Once die cut I inked the edges with peeled paint distress ink. A mat was cut for the sentiment from black and silver patterned mirror board using Spellbinders 'labels 33' die set.  These were adhered together and added to the right hand side of the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Mothers Are Like Buttons

Hello bloggers I hope you have enjoyed a good start to the week.  Today's card is for Mother's Day.

This card began as a white 8x8 card blank.  First I added a printed paper to the front of the card from Kaiser Crafts 'sweet pea' paper pack.  Next I used a sheet of orange paper and That Special Touch 'button's mask and embossed the paper.  Whilst the mask was still in place I inked through with spiced marmalade distress ink.  This was then cut down to 15cm square.  Next I cut a mat 17cm square from some purple card stock.  Next I wrapped some orange ribbon around the card and knotted it to the front on the left hand side.  The mats were adhered together.  Using Spellbinders 'blossom 5' die set I die cut a flower using purple pearlescent paper.  I then chose the next size die down in the set and cut a flower from the sweet pea paper.  Using some orange felt and Spellbinders 'spiral blossom 2' die I cut a flower and then rolled it up into its finished stated and glue it into place.  The flowers were layered up and adhered to the ribbon.  A purple button was adhered to the centre of the flower.  Next I printed off my sentiment onto some purple pearlescent paper and then die cut it using Spellbinders 'big scallop labels' die set.  The sentiment was added to the top right of the card.  Finally the completed front was adhered to the card blank.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Best Friends ~ Meow!

Hello bloggers well another week begins and we are getting close to the end of March don't know where the year has gone so far.  Anyway back to today and today's card is one for the cat lovers out there who are also your best friends.

This card began as an A4 sheet of Centura pearl card stock in a soft gold colour, I cut and scored it to make an approximate 6x6 card blank.  Next I cut a piece of paw print card stock to slightly smaller than the card blank and adhered it to the front.  Next using some 2" decorative strip of Docrafts papers I die cut 5 squares using Spellbinders 'scallop labels 1' die set.  Four were cut from one design and one was cut from a different design.  Next onto white card stock I stamped the cat images using aged mahogany distress ink and 'paw prints' stamp set.  There were then die cut using Spellbinders 'labels 1' die set.  Next using the same stamp set I stamped my sentiment onto white card stock and die cut it in the same way as the cat images. Using the meow! stamp from the same set and aged mahogany distress ink I stamped meow! randomly onto the paw print card stock.  Finally the mats and images were layered up and adhered to the four corners of the card.  In the centre I matted up the sentiment and adhered it into place.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Happy Mother's Day ~ You Deserve A Treat

Hello bloggers I hope the weather is treating you well and are able to enjoy the weekend.  We have sunshine here but it is by no means warm it's rather cold and windy.  Today's card has been made for Mother's Day which is only a few weeks away.

This card began as a white 8x8 card blank.  First of all using some purple floral paper I cut an 8x8 mat.  Next I wrapped some purple organza ribbon around the mat both vertically and horizontally approx 1 inch down from the top and in from the side and adhered it into place.   Where the two pieces of ribbon crossed I made a hand tied bow and adhered this in place using a glue dot.   Next I printed out my topper using Crafter's Companion 'S.W.A.L.K.' CD-ROM.  I cut out the topper and then used a corner rounder on the corners before colouring the image with ProMarkers.  Using Spellbinders 'grand labels 1' die set and some purple floral patterned paper I cut a mat for the topper.  Next using the same die set and purple glitter card I cut out a larger mat for the topper.  The mats were layered up and the topper was adhered on top to complete the topper.  The sentiment was stamped onto white card stock using dusty concord distress ink and a Happy Mother's Day stamp from my stash.  This was then die cut using Spellbinders 'labels 1 die set'.  I then cut a mat from purple glitter card and added them together at different angles.  The sentiment was then adhered to the bottom right of the card.  Finally the whole of the complete card front was adhered to the card blank.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Happy Mother's Day ~ Bunny Flower Upcycled Recycled

Hello bloggers I do hope that you are well and have had a good start to the weekend.  Today's card has a Mother's Day theme but just by changing the sentiment it could be for a birthday or get well card.

This card began as an A4 sheet of pink card stock that I cut and scored to make a 4x6 card blank.  Next I cut a piece of pink glitter card to slightly smaller than the card blank and adhered it to the front of the card. Using some heart patterned paper from my stash I cut a mat slightly smaller than the glitter card this was then inked with tattered rose distress ink to give it some colour and to blend in with the rest of the card.  The mat was then adhered to the card.   Next using an old birthday card and Spellbinders 'labels A' die set I die cut my topper.  The card I used was decorated inside as well so I  cut a border from it using the inside with Spellbinders 'edgeabilities triple scallop die' set.  Once die cut I cut off the scalloped edge at the end of the polka dot pattern.  Next I placed the polka dot border down the centre of the card.  The topper was then added on top of the border.  Next the scallop off cut was adhered down the left hand edge of the card. Finally my sentiment was stamped using some more of the same card, staz on black ink and a stamp from my stash.  This was then die cut using Spellbinders ' labels A' die set and then adhered to the polka dot border strip.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

You Can Fix It ~ To A Top Builder

Hello bloggers I hope that you had a good day yesterday and are ready for the weekend.  Today's card is one for the men.

This card began as a white 5x7 card blank.  First using some blue pearlescent paper I cut a mat to 5x7 and adhered it to the front of the card.  Next using Crafter's Companion 'occupations' CD-ROM I printed out a topper and backing sheet.  The backing sheet was cut down to 6.75x4.75 and was then added to the front of the card.  Next I fussy cut out the rest of the elements for the card.  Using the same blue pearlescent paper as for the first mat I made a mat for the topper using Spellbinders 'grand big scallop ovals' die set.  The topper and mat were layered up and added to the card.  Next I added the two sentiments using foam pads.  Finally the blow torch and pliers were added to embellish the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Cream Of The Crop ~ Occupations Farmer

Hello bloggers I hope you are having a good week so far.  Today's card is still on the male occupations theme with this farmers card.

This card began as a white 5x7 card blank.  First I cut down an A4 sheet of brown card stock to 5x7 and adhered it to the front of the card.  Next I printed off the computer a backing and topper sheet using Crafter's Companion 'occupations' CD-ROM.  The backing sheet was then cut down to slightly smaller than 5x7 and then adhered to the brown mat.  Next I fussy cut out the other elements of the card.  Using Spellbinders 'grand big scallop labels' die set I cut a mat from some gold coloured pearlescent paper.  The mat and the topper were layered up and adhered to the left hand side of the card.  I then added two sentiments to the right hand side to finish off the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Nothing A Splash Of Paint Won't Fix ~ Crafters Companion Occupations Painter & Decorator

Hello bloggers I hope you are having a good week and managing to get some crafting done.  Today's card is one for the painters and decorators.

This card began as an A4 sheet of navy blue card stock that I cut and scored to make a 5x7 card blank.  Next I printed out a backing and topper sheet using Crafter's Companion 'occupations' CD-ROM.  I cut the backing paper to 7.75" x 4.75"  and then adhered it to the front of the card.  Next I fussy cut out the topper and sentiments.  The topper and top sentiment were matted onto some blue mirror board and then added to the card.  Finally the bottom sentiment had the edges inked with a blue ProMarker and then was adhered using foam pads to give it some height.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Monochrome Rock Star ~ Music

Hello bloggers I hope you had a good start to the working week., I know I did. Today's card is for the music lovers.

This card began as an A4 sheet of textured black card stock that I cut and scored to make a card blank 4x6.  Next using Cuttlebug 'guitar rock' embossing folder and some white card stock I embossed the design into the card stock.  Once removed from the embossing folder I used black soot distress ink and swiped this over the entire embossed area to highlight the embossed areas.  Next I cut the card stock down to slightly smaller than the card blank so that it left a black border once adhered to the front of the card.  Using My Craft Studio 'back to basics' CD-ROM I printed off the musical instruments image.  This was then die cut using Spellbinders 'labels E' die set.  Next using the next sized die in the set I die cut a mat for the topper using the same black card as used for the card blank.  The topper and mat were layered up together and attached to the front of the card.  Next using the same black card stock I die cut my sentiment using Tattered Lace sentiment blocks' die set.  A mat for the sentiment was cut from white card stock using spellbinders 'labels 33' die set and the edges were inked up using a ProMarker.  Finally the sentiment was added to the mat and then adhered to the bottom right of the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Artist ~ Master piece - Crafter's Companion Hobbies

Hello bloggers I hope that you enjoyed your weekend.  Happy St. Patrick's Day.
Today's card is a card for any budding artist that you may know.

This card began as a white 8x8 card blank.  First I cut down a sheet of A4 gold mirror board to 8x8 and then adhered it to the front of the card.  Next using Crafter's Companion 'hobbies' CD-ROM I printed out a topper and backing sheet.  The elements were fussy cut out.  Next I cut down the artist backing paper to 7.5" square and then adhered it to the front of the card.  The topper was adhered to the centre of the card.  Next I added some tubes of paint to the bottom left and top right corners.  I added the 'love to paint' sentiment to the top left corner and to finish off the card added 'my masterpiece' sentiment to the bottom right corner.

 Happy Crafting xx Hazel

I'm Game ~ Decoupage Spring Diamond Card

Hello bloggers I hope the weekend is going well for you.  Today's card is one for the fanatical gamer in your life.

This card began as an A4 sheet of Centura pearl card stock that I cut and scored to make a spring diamond card.  Next I printed off a sheet of toppers, decoupage and backing paper using Crafter's Companion 'hobbies' CD-ROM.  I fussy cut out the elements and set about layering up the hexagonal decoupage.  Next I used the backing sheet to cover the base, sides and top of the card.  The spring part of the card was then adhered into position using super sticky tape.  Next I added the topper to the top part of the card.  Finally I added two embellishments to the card base to finish it off.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Mum ~ Waterfall Card

Hello bloggers well the weekend has arrived and today is my son's 18th birthday so lots of excitment at home today.  Back to today's card which is a waterfall card with a Mother's Day theme.

Waterfall closed

Waterfall pulled through one topper

Entire waterfall pulled through.

This card began as an 8x8 card blank that I cut down to make a card  5 1/4" x 7.5".  I then printed out a topper sheet using Seraphina Through The Ages CD-ROM.  Once printed out I fussy cut out all the pieces.  I then scored the waterfall mechanism at 3", 4" and 5" and burnished the score line to ensure a smooth operation once assembled.  Next using a piece of pink card stock which was 5"x7" in size, I attached the stopper strip to the front with some metal flower brads from my stash and then threaded the rest of the mechanism behind.  The bottom of the mechanism was then adhered to the front of the stopper strip.  Next using doubled sided tape I added a strip to the top of all three toppers.  The last topper was adhered at the 3" score line and I adhered the next topper at the 4" score line and then the final topper at the 5" score line.    Next I added a sentiment to the top of the card.  A mat was then cut from some pink star paper and adhered to the back of the front card stock.  Finally the whole card was adhered to the card blank.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Mothers Are Like ~ Spring Diamond Card

Hello bloggers I hope you are all well and  are gearing up for the weekend.  Today I have another spring diamond card for you but this time the theme is Mother's Day.

This card began as an A4 sheet of Centura pearl card stock that I cut and scored to make a spring diamond card.  Next using some button patterned paper I covered the base of the card.  I then cut a square for the top of the card and adhered that in place.  Next I covered the two triangles at the side of the card with the same paper.  The spring of the card was then secured to the base using super sticky tape.  Next I type up my verse topper on the computer and printed it onto some cream pearlescent linen paper.  Once printed out it was die cut using Spellbinders 'labels B' die set.  I then inked the edges with walnut stain distress ink.  The topper was adhered to the top of the card.  Finally to finish off I adhered to buttons to the top and bottom of the topper.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Happy Birthday ~ Fairy Spring Card

Hello bloggers I hope you had a good day yesterday.  For today's card I have gone for a spring or diamond card with a fairy topper.

This card began as an A4 sheet of Centura pearl card stock that I cut and scored to make a spring  or diamond card.  Next I cut a rectangle of yellow card stock for the bottom of the card and a square for the top.  These were then adhered into place.  Using some yellow floral paper I cut another rectangle and a square slightly smaller than the yellow ones to make mats for the top and bottom of the card.  Once adhered into place the bottom of the card was secured with super sticky tape to keep it in place.  Next using some embossed fairy stickers I added a flower and butterfly embellishment to the bottom of the card.   I then added an embossed fairy topper to the top of the card.  'Happy Birthday' peels offs were added either side of the topper and finally to finish off the card I added a parcel peel off the the top point of the card top.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Hole In One ~ Golf

Hello bloggers I hope you are well and the week is going well for you whatever you are doing.  Today's card is a card for the golfer's in your life with a hole in one card.

This card began as an A4 sheet of green Topsy Turvy card stock that I cut and scored to make a card 5x7.  Next I printed out a topper sheet using Crafter's Companion 'hobbies' CD-ROM.  Once fussy cut out  I inked around the edges of the sentiments with red ProMarker to act as a faux mat.  Using Spellbinders 'grand labels large' die set  and some red handmade paper I cut a mat for the topper.  The mat and topper were adhered together and then added to the card.  The hole in one sentiment was added to the top left of the card and the other sentiment was adhered to the bottom of the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Mother's Day ~ Spellbinders Persian Accents Flowers

Hello bloggers I hope you are enjoying nice weather where you are.  We have had sunshine the last few
days here in the UK.  Today's card is one for Mother's Day.

This card began as a white 8x8 card blank.  First I took an A4 sheet of pink vellum and cut it down to 8x8 to fit the front of the card.  Next using some scraps of pink pearlescent card stock, pink gingham card stock and Spellbinders 'Persian motifs' die set I cut out 5 flower shapes.  Next using an off cut of pink vellum I folded it up and then used a flower from Spellbinders 'cherry blossom' die set to cut several flowers from the same die at one time.  The cherry blossom flowers were then adhered into the centers of the Persian motif flowers.  I then added a faux pearl into the centre of each of the cherry blossom flowers.  Next using my computer I printed out a verse onto pink pearlescent paper and then die cut it using Spellbinders 'grand circles' die set.  Using some pink floral paper I then die cut a mat for the verse using Spellbinders 'grand scallop circles' die set.  The mat and circle were adhered together.  Next I adhered the flowers down the left and side of the card.  I then added the verse topper to the centre of the card.  Using Spellbinders die D-lites 'sprigs' die set I die cut two sprigs using pink floral paper and two from green pearlescent paper.  The sprigs were adhered to the right hand corners of the card.  Using some green pearlescent paper I die cut some leaves using Marianne dies 'leaves and flowers' die set.  The leaves were then added behind the flowers to complete the card.  The vellum mat was then adhered to the front of the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Soldier Soldier Tank Twistapage Decoupage ~ Crafter's Companion Occupations

Hello bloggers well the weekend is over and the start of a new week.  This week is an exciting week in our household as my son will turn 18 on Saturday, I don't know where those 18 years have gone.

Today's card is an army soldier theme card with a twistapage decoupage topper.

This card began as a gold soft sheet of pearlescent card stock that I cut and scored to make a card 14cm square.  Next I printed off a backing paper sheet and a decoupage twistapage sheet from Crafter's Companion 'occupations' CD-ROM.  The backing paper was cut down to slightly smaller than the card blank to give the card a mat around the backing paper.  This was then adhered into place.  Next I fussy cut the twistapage decoupage and layered it up using double sided tape so that it didn't add bulk which pushes up the postage costs, which are raising again in April.  The completed topper was then matted onto some soft gold effect pearlescent paper and then adhered to the front of the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Snookered ~ Pockets Full Of Love - Crafter's Companion Hobbies

Hello bloggers I hope that you are enjoying your weekend and getting some crafting in or at least some me time.  Today's card is another card for the boys this time with a snooker theme.

This card began as a white 8x8 card blank.  First I cut an A4 sheet of red vellum to 8x8 and adhered it to the front of the card.  Next I printed off a topper and backing sheet using Crafter's Companion 'hobbies' CD-ROM.  Once printed out the smaller elements were fussy cut out. The topper was die cut using Spellbinders 'grand circles' die set.  I then die cut a mat for the topper using some red textured paper and the same die set as above.  The mat and topper were adhered together and added to the centre of the card.  In the top left hand corner of the card I added a sentiment complete with an embellishment.  In the bottom right corner I added another sentiment.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

PC Perfect ~ To a Top Cop - Crafter's Companion Occupations

Hello bloggers I do hope that you had a good day yesterday and are now ready for a good weekend.  Today's card is a careers themed card for a policeman.

This card began as a white 8x8 card blank.  First I cut down an A4 sheet of gold patterned mirror board to 8x8 and adhered it to the front of the card.  Next using Crafter's Companion 'occupations' CD-ROM I printed out a topper and backing sheet with a policeman theme.  The backing paper was then cut to slightly smaller than the card blank to form a mat.  The topper, sentiments and embellishments were all fussy cut out.  The yellow embellishments were matted onto some of the gold mirror board as used above.  The blue embellishments were matted onto some blue pearlescent paper.  The toppers, sentiments and embellishments were then adhered to the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Scrums It's Your Birthday ~ Crafter's Companion Hobbies Rugby

Hello bloggers I hope you had a good day yesterday and the weather was kind to you wherever you are in the world.  Today's card is a great card for the men in your life who always seem difficult to buy for.

Insert.

This card began as a navy A4 card stock that I cut and scored to make a card blank 5 3/4"x5.5".  Next I printed off a backing paper and topper sheet using Crafter's Companion 'hobbies' CD-ROM.  I then fussy cut out all the elements.  The backing paper was cut down to slightly smaller than the card blank to form a mat for the card.  This was adhered to the front of the card.  Next I added a navy card stock mat to my topper and then adhered the completed topper to the right hand side of the card.  The sentiment was also matted onto navy card stock and then adhered to the bottom of the card.  Inside the card I added a coordinating insert which was printed from the same CD-ROM as above.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Looney Tunes Sylvester The Cat ~ What's New Puddy Tat Decoupage

Hello bloggers today's card is another of the fantastic cartoon characters from Looney Tunes.  This time I have used Sylvester the Cat.

This card began as a sheet of blue A4 Topsy Turvy card stock that I cut and scored to make a card blank 5"x7".  Next I printed out from the Looney Tunes CD-ROM a backing and topper sheet.  Once printed the elements were fussy cut out.  The topper was decoupage up using foam pads to adhered the layers.  Next using Spellbinders 'grand circles' die set and some blue mirror board I die cut a circle mat for the decoupage topper.  Once die cut they were adhered together and added to the card.  Next I added a Topsy Turvy card stock mat to the rectangle sentiment.  The circle sentiment had a blue mirror board mat added to it.  Once layered up the sentiments were adhered to the card.  Finally I added a 'birthday wishes' sentiment inside the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel.

Rugby Card ~ Crafter's Companion Hobbies Decoupage

Hello bloggers I hope you are all well and enjoyed your day yesterday, I had a day at the allotment getting it ready for the growing season which is fast approaching.  For today's card I have a decoupaged rugby player for you, a great card for a rugby fanatic.

This card began as an A4 sheet of navy card stock that I cut and scored to make a card blank 5"x7".  Next I printed a backing paper and topper sheet using Crafter's Companion 'hobbies' CD-ROM.  Once Printed out I cut the backing paper to slightly smaller than the card blank to make a mat for the card front.  The backing paper was then adhered to the front of the card.  Next I cut out the decoupage and sentiments from the topper sheet.  Once cut out the decoupage was layered up using foam pads.  I added a navy mat to the back of the completed decoupage topper and then adhered it to the left hand side of the card.  Next I added the circle sentiments to the right hand side of the card.  Using Tattered Lace 'sentiment blocks' die set I die cut 'Happy Birthday' using navy card stock.  Once die cut I adhered it to a blank sentiment block that was on the topper sheet.  Finally the 'happy birthday' sentiment block was then adhered to the card.

Happy birthday xx Hazel

Birthday Grrr-eetings ~ Looney Tunes Taz Tasmanian Devil Decoupage

Hello Bloggers Happy Pancake Day, I hope that yesterday was a good day for you.  We had some lovely sunshine here in the UK again.  Today I have an 80's throw back card with this Looney Tunes Taz card.  For those of you who were not around then Taz was a TV cartoon favourite of the 1980's.

Inside this card.

This card began as an A4 sheet of textured black card, that I cut and scored to make a 5"x7" card blank.  Next I printed out a topper sheet with decoupage and sentiments as well as a sheet of backing paper using Looney Tunes CD-ROM.  The backing paper was then cut down to slightly smaller than the card blank to form a mat.  This was then adhered to the front of the card.  Next I cut out the topper and decoupage, which was then layered up using foam pads.  The topper was matted onto some black card stock that I then fussy cut before adhering to the right hand side of the card.  Next I cut out the sentiments and matted them onto black card.  One sentiment was adhered to the front of the card.  Next I die cut a mat for the inside of the card, so that it could be written in as the card blank is black.  Using white card stock and Spellbinders 'labels 28' die set a mat was cut and then adhered inside the card.  The second sentiment was then added to the top of the mat.  Finally I punched out a smaller sentiment using a 1"circle punch.  I then punched out a mat from black card stock using a 1.5" circle punch.  Once layered up they were added to the front of the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

I love Cricket ~ Twistapage

Hello bloggers I trust you are all well.  Today I have a card for the cricket lovers with a twistapage twist.

This card began as an A4 sheet of red card stock that I cut and scored to make a 5x7 card blank.  First I printed off a backing paper and twistapage sheet from Crafter's Companion 'hobbies' CD-ROM.  Once printed I fussy cut out all the elements.  Next I cut down the cricket backing paper to slightly smaller than the card blank and adhered it to the front of the card.  I built up the twistapage using foam tape and double sided tape on alternative layers to try to keep the bulk of the card down for postage purposes.   I then ran around the edge of the completed topper with a black ProMarker to give the effect of a slim mat.  The topper was then added to the card front.  Finally I adhered a sentiment to the bottom of the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Birthday Smiles ~ Looney Tunes Porky Pig decoupage

Hello bloggers I hope you had a lovely day yesterday we had glorious sunshine, so I managed to get into the garden for a pre-spring tidy up.  Today's card is a cheeky Porky Pig birthday card.

This card began as an A4 sheet of Centura card stock that I cut and scored to make a 5" square card blank. First I cut some blue pearlescent paper down to slightly smaller than the card blank to form a mat, this was then adhered to the front of the card.  Next I printed out a porky pig backing paper and decoupage topper using Looney Tunes CD-ROM.  Once printed the elements were fussy cut out.  The decoupage topper was layered up using foam pads.  The porky pig backing paper was cut to size to make a smaller mat for the front of the card.  Next using some blue pearlescent paper I die cut a mat for the topper using Spellbinders 'labels A' die set.  The mat and topper were adhered to the card.  Finally I added a sentiment from the same sheet to finish off the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Marvel Captain America ~ Twistapage Decoupage

A pinch and a punch its the 1st of the month.  Hello bloggers I do hope you are all well and enjoying the first day of March, soon spring will be upon us and we will hopefully have some glorious sunshine.  Today I have a Marvel Captain America card for you.

Inside the card

This card began as a yellow A4 sheet of card stock that I cut and scored to make a 4" square card blank.  Next I cut a mat from some red card stock slightly smaller than the card blank.  Using some blue pearlescent paper I cut another mat this time slightly smaller than the red one.  The mats were then adhered to the front of the card.  Using a Marvel twistapage decoupage sheet I cut out and assembled  the pieces to complete the topper.  The topper was then adhered to the centre of the card.  Next I added a sentiment inside the card.  Finally I used My Paper Stash  'envelope crafter' to create an envelope custom made for the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel