Christmas ~ Bell Star Bauble

Hello bloggers how are you all getting on with your Christmas crafting?   Today I have a quick bauble card for you.

This card  began as an off cut of topsy turvy red card stock that I scored to make a 6x3 3/4 cm card blank.  Next using some silver holographic card stock I die cut the bell, star and bauble shaped baubles with Marianne Designs LR0182 & LR1083 die set.  Once die cut I adhered them to the front of the card at varying heights.  I then used a silver peel off as the string from which they hung.  Finally I added a silver peel off Christmas sentiment to the bottom left off the card.

Happy Crafting  xx Hazel

Merry Christmas ~ Red Poinsettia

Hello bloggers, I hope you are well and had a good day yesterday.  Today I have another poinsettia card but this time in red.

This card began as an off cut of red card stock that I scored to make a 18x13 cm card blank.  Next I took some red waxed textured paper from my stash and die cut the poinsettias using Spellbinders 'layered poinsettia' die set. I embossed and inked through the dies with black soot distress ink.  I  then die cut some holly leaves from green card stock with Spellbinders die d-lites 'holly twigs and leaves' die set.  Whilst still in the die I inked through with black soot distress ink.

Onto some centura pearl card stock I stamped the sentiment with black staz-on ink pad and Creative Expressions 'robins' stamp set.  The sentiment was then adhered near the bottom of the card.  Next I layered up a small poinsettia and added it to the sentiment strip.  The holly leaves were added to the top part of the card and then a larger and fuller poinsettia was layered up on top.  Finally I added a faux pearl to each flower using Cosmic Shimmer Berry red PVA.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Winter Wishes ~ Spellbinders Poinsettia

Hello bloggers I hope you had a good day yesterday, we had sunshine again.  Today I have a poinsettia card with some winter wishes.

This card began as an A4 sheet of centura pearl gold card stock that I scored to make an A5 card blank.  Next using some white card stock and Spellbinders 'layered poinsettia' die set I die cut several poinsettia layers.  these were embossed and then adhered randomly to the front of the card.  Next I die cut some more poinsettias but this time I inked through the die with a gold ink pad.  The edges of the die cuts were inked as well.  

Next I used a strip of  pearlescent gold card stock and stamped the sentiment using Crafter's Companion 'The Snowman' stamp set and black staz-on ink pad.  The strip was then adhered across the card.  I die cut some leaves using some green card stock and the same die set as above.  The leaves were inked through the die with peeled paint distress ink.  The leaves were shaped using a embossing tool and then adhered to the card.  I layered up the poinsettia with the gold inking and adhered that over the leaves.  Finally I added a faux pearl to the centre of the poinsettia.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Let It Snow ~ Justrite Stamps Spellbinders Snowflake Pendant 2010

Hello bloggers well another glorious weekend behind us, I can't believe how quick this year seems to be going.  As it's going so fast I am making card for Christmas.  Today I have a wonderful snowflake card.

This card began as an A4 sheet of centura pearl card stock that I scored to make an A5 card blank.  Next using some white card stock I die cut 3 large snowflakes and two smaller ones using Spellbinders ;snowflake pendant 2010' die set.  Using the same die set I cut two large and two small snowflakes from blue card stock and the same quantities from silver embossed mirror board.  The two of the larger white snowflakes were adhered together and then added to the card blank.  I then adhered the rest of the white snowflakes singularly onto the front of the card.

The sentiment was stamped onto the same blue card stock that I used for the snowflake.  It was stamped using faded jeans distress ink and Justrite 'large merry Christmas sentiment' stamps set.  Once stamped the card was cut into a strip and adhered across the card.  I used the silver and blue snowflakes and layered them up using foam pads to form a dimensional snowflake.  The flower shaped pieces on the top are the waste from the smaller snowflake.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Dedication Christening Bunting Popcorn The Bear Kids Bundled Of Joy

Hello bloggers today's card is another dedication card as I have had a few requests for these lately.

This card began as a 12x12 sheet of card stock that I cut and scored to create a 6x6 card blank.  Next using some bunting paper from my stash I covered the front of the card.  On to white card stock I stamped my topper with faded jeans distress ink and Crafter's Companion Popcorn the bear kids 'bundle of joy' stamp set. I then die cut it using Spellbinders 'labels 26' die set.  The edges were then inked with the same ink pad as above.  A mat was cut for the topper using the same die set and some blue topsy turvy card stock.  The mat and topper were adhered together and attached to  the bottom of the card.

The sentiment was computer generated and printed onto white card stock.  It was then die cut using Spellbinders labels 33 die set.  Whilst still in the die I inked through with pine needles and faded jeans distress inks.  The sentiment was finally adhered to the top of the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Logan Dedication Christening ~ Filigree Cross

Hello bloggers I hope you had a good week and are looking forward to a lovely weekend.  Today I have another dedication card for you.

This card began as a 12x12 sheet of card stock that I cut and scored to make a 6x6 card blank.  Next I covered the front of the card with some blue polka dot paper from my stash.  Using some blue glitter card I die cut the cross using Spellbinders die d-lites 'filigree cross' die set.  Using some holographic mirror board and  die cut the cross with the filigree centre.  The two crosses were then adhered together and attached to the top left of the card.

The sentiment was computer generated and then printed onto white card stock.  It was die cut using Spellbinders 'labels E' die set.  Whilst still in the die I inked the edges with faded jeans distress ink.  It was then adhered to the bottom right of the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Dedication ~ Christening Popcorn The Bear Kids

Hello bloggers I hope you are well and are looking  forward to the weekend.  Today I have a dedication card for you.

This card began as an A4 sheet of centura pearl cards stock that I cut and scored to make a DL card blank.  Next using some star patterned paper from my stash I covered the front of the card.  Onto white card stock I stamped the topper using Crafter's Companion Popcorn The Bear Kids 'bundle of joy' stamp set and faded jeans distress ink.  It was then die cut using Spellbinders 'labels C' die set.  Whilst still in the die I inked the edges with broken china distress ink.  The topper was then adhered to the right hand side of the card.

The sentiment was generated on the computer using word.  It was printed out and then die cut with Spellbinders 'grand labels large' die set.  Whilst still in the die I inked the edges with tumbled glass distress ink.  The sentiment was then added to the left side of the card at a jointy angle.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Climb High ~ Elisabeth Bell

Hello bloggers we are still sweltering in glorious sunshine, so a sunny card today.

This card began as an A4 sheet of green glossy card stock that I cut and scored to make a DL card blank.  Next I stamped my topper onto white card stock using walnut stain distress ink and Katy Sue Designs 'you've reached the top' stamp set.  Once stamped I die cut it using Spellbinders labels 15 die set.  Whilst still in the die I inked around the edges with pine needles distress ink.  The topper was coloured using water brush with walnut stain and pine needles distress inks as well as some whispers brush markers.  The topper was then adhered to the top of the card.

The sentiment was stamped onto a green polka dot patterned paper using walnut stain distress ink and the same stamp set as above.  It was then die cut using Spellbinders Die D-lites 'frames two' die set.  It was then adhered to the bottom of the card to complete it.  This would make a great card for some one being promoted in their job or for some one leaving education.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Happy Christmas ~ Spellbinder Poinsettia Frame Christmas Tree

Hello bloggers lovely weather we are experiencing at present here in the UK, so I thought I would cool us all down with a Christmas card.

 

This card began as an A4 sheet of green card stock that I cut and scored to make a DL card blank.  Next using some white card stock I die cut the frame using Spellbinders 'poinsettia frame' die set.  Whilst still in the die I inked through with festive berries and  pine needles distress inks and Docrafts copper ink pad.  I then removed the die and manipulated the poinsettia leaves to give the card some dimension.

Next using some green pearlescent paper I die cut the Christmas tree using Spellbinders 'fanciful holiday' die set.  Using some gold card stock I matted the poinsettia frame to it and then cut it to size.  The Christmas tree was then adhered in the centre of the frame using foam pads.  The frame was then adhered to the front of the card.

Using an off cut of red glitter card I adhered this to the bottom of the card.  The sentiment was stamped onto white card stock using Katy Sue Designs 'Christmas spirit' stamp set and pine needles distress ink.  The sentiment was cut to size and adhered to the glitter card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Just A Thought Away ~ Elisabeth Bell

Hello bloggers well another hot and sunny day here in the UK,  I hope the weather is good where you are. Today I have a sweet just a note card created using art work by Elisabeth Bell.

This card began as an A4 sheet of gold centura card stock that I score to make an A5 card blank. Next onto white card stock I stamped my topper using vintage photo distress ink and Katy Sue Designs Elisabeth Bell 'just a thought away' stamp set.  I then used a water brush to drag out some of the colour from the stamped image.It was die cut it using Spellbinders 'labels 16' die set and I inked the edges with the same ink pad.  Using some vintage gold centura card stock I die cut a mat for the topper using the same die set as above.  The mat and topper were then adhered to the card blank at different angles.

The sentiment was stamped onto white card stock using the same ink and stamp set as above.  I die cut it using the same die set as above.  Using some vintage gold card stock I die cut a mat for the topper using the same die set.  The mat and sentiment were adhered to the card blank again at different angles.  Next I used some cream crochet ribbon and added this around the edges of the card.  I also made a bow using the stamp ribbon and adhered it below the sentiment.  Finally I added a resin flower embellishment at each corner of the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

It's Your Day To Relax ~ Spellbinders and Katy Sue Designs

Hello bloggers I hope you had a good weekend what ever you were up to.  Today I have a Sunday card as that is supposed to be a day of rest.

This card began as an A4 sheet of pink topsy turvy card stock that I cut and scored to make a DL card blank.  Next I cut down a sheet of pink holographic mirror board to add to the front of the card.  I then used some pink paper with hearts and butterflies on it to stamp my sentiment on to using black soot distress ink and Katy Sue Designs Simpler Times Elizabeth Bell 'coffee time' stamp set.  Once stamped I die cut the sentiment using Spellbinders 'lotus pendant' die set.  The sentiment was then adhered to the top of the card.

The topper was stamped onto white card stock using the same stamp set and ink as above.  Once stamped I coloured the image using Whispers brush markers.  It was then die cut using Spellbinders 'labels 14' die set.  I inked the edges of the die cut using a Whispers brush marker.  The topper was then adhered to the bottom of the card.

Finally I added a silver peel off to each corner of the card.  

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Happy Retirement ~ Gardening Spellbinders Labels E

Hello bloggers  I hope that you are all safe and well and the storms haven't caused you too much trouble.  Today's card is a retirement card with a cute hanging sign.

This card began as an A4 sheet of centura pearl card stock that I cut and scored to make a 6x4 card blank. I stamped my topper onto white card stock using vintage photo distress ink and Katy Sue Designs Simpler Times Elizabeth Bell 'little friend' stamp set.  Next I die cut it using Spellbinders 'labels E' die set.  Whilst still in the die I inked the edges with the same ink I stamped the topper with.

Using the same die set as above I die cut a topper using black card stock.  I then cut it in half to make a mat for the topper.  It was then adhered to the front of the card and the topper was placed on top.  The sentiment was stamped using the same stamp set and ink as above.  It was then die cut using Spellbinders 'back to basic tags' die set.  I then used a hole punch to punch two holes in the sign.  The edges were inked with the same ink pad.

Next I used some black card stock to die cut the hanger for the sign with Spellbinders 'elegant posts' die set.  The sign was added to the card using black bakers twine.  The elegant post die cut was then adhered over the twines ends to complete the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Thanks For Your Support ~ Corset Green

Hello bloggers I have another girly card today.

 

This card began as an A4 sheet of topsy turvy card stock that I cut and scored to make a 6" square card blank.  Next I took an A4 sheet of green pearlescent paper and cut it to size before punching the corners using a Martha Stewart 'punch around the page' punch set.   I then stamped the corset onto the paper using Staz-on black ink pad and Creative Expressions 'frilly things' stamp set.  I then distressed the edges of the topper using black soot distress ink before adhering it to the front of the card.

Next I added a hand tied bow using some green and white ribbon.  This was adhered onto the bow on the corset.  The sentiment was stamped onto a different shade of green pearlescent paper using staz-on black ink pad and the same stamp set as above.  I t was then die cut using Spellbinder 'back to basic tasgs' die set.  I added a green brad to either side of the tag and then adhered it to the bottom of the card using foam pads.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

You're Blooming Marvellous! ~ Funky Foam Cherry Blossom

Hello bloggers I hope you are all well in the heat we are having in the UK.  Today I have a very girly card with a blossom theme.

 

This card began as an A4 sheet of pink pearlescent card stock that I scored to make an A5 card blank.  I then cut off a strip at the bottom of the card and saved it for later used.  Next using some pink pearlescent paper and a Martha Stewart punch I punch a strip to fit my card.  I then took the strip of pink card I had cut off earlier and cut it down to size so that it  made a complete card again with the punched border in place.  The border was adhered to both sides of the card stock to hold it in place.

I then used some black card stock and Spellbinders 'cherry blossom' die set to cut out the branches.  I also used some white card stock to die cut the blossom using the same die set.  Whilst still in the dies I inked through the flowers with Victorian velvet distress ink.  The branches were then adhered to the front of the card and the blossom added on top.    Using the largest blossom flowers I shaped them and made them into a 3D flower that I adhered to the bottom left corner of the card.

The sentiment topper was die cut using pink funky foam and Spellbinders die d-lites 'frame two' die set.  Next using staz-on black ink pad I stamped the sentiment on to the funk foam topper using Creative Expressions 'sensational saying' stamp set.  The sentiment was then adhered to the centre of the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Road Runner Beep Beep ~ Happy Birthday Uncle

Hello bloggers, today I have a male card for an uncle.

This card began as an A4 sheet of topsy turvy card stock that I cut and scored to make a 5"square card blank.  Next I used Crafting With Looney Tunes CD-ROM  to print off a topper for my card.  I then cut it out and adhered it to the left hand side of the card.  Using an off cut of topsy turvy card I used the lighter colour to die cut my sentiments using Tattered Lace 'die sentiment blocks' and 'family sentiment' die sets.  The sentiments were then adhered to the right hand side of the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Thank You Fairy Much

Hello bloggers I hope you are still enjoying the lovely weather we are having in the UK.  Today I have a purple and lilac themed card.

This card began as an A4 sheet of topsy turvy card stock that I cut and scored to make a 6x6 card blank.
Next I used a patterned paper from my stash and adhered it to the front of the card.  I then used some silhouette sticker by Katy Sue Designs and adhered them to the front of the card.

The sentiment was stamped onto an of cut of topsy turvy card stock using black soot distress ink and Crafter's Companion flower fairies friend candytuft' stamp set.  The sentiment strip was adhered to the bottom of the card and some silhouette stickers were added each end of the sentiment.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

A Friend ~ Butterfly and Flourish

Hello bloggers I hope you all had a good start to the week.  My week started out with a few ups and downs to keep me on my toes.  Today I have a friend card with butterflies and flourishes.

This card began as an A4 sheet of white card stock that I cut and scored to make a card blank 4.5x6.5.  Next I took a piece of white card stock and embossed with this a flourish embossing folder.  I then began to ink all over the paper using scattered straw, spiced marmalade, festive berries and peeled paint distress inks.
Next my sentiment was stamped onto white card stock using staz-on black ink and Creative Expressions 'sensational sayings' stamp set.  Once stamped I die cut it using Spellbinders 'butterfly circles' die set.  The topper was then adhered to the embossed piece and then it was adhered to the front of the card.  Finally I used the waste from the butterfly circle die.  I took four of the butterflies and wiped each one over the ink pads I used to distress the base of the card.  I then adhered the butterflies around the sentiment.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Butterfly Kisses to you ~ Butterfly Circles & Les Papillion washi tape

Hello blogger's Monday soon comes around, I hope you had a good weekend I know I did.  Today I have a sunny yellow butterfly card.

This card began as an A4 sheet of topsy turvy card stock that I cut  and scored to make a 4x7 card blank.  Next using a left over piece of yellow patterned paper I cut it to size and then added washi tape to the top and bottom of the paper.  The paper was then adhered to the card blank.  Next using topsy turvy card stock and Spellbinders 'butterfly circles' die set I  die cut two different sizes from the set.  The smaller die cut was use using the pale yellow side.  On to this I stamped my sentiment using staz-on ink black and Particraft butterfly 2 " stamp set.  The larger die cut was used using the yellow side.  The two pieces were layered up and adhered to the card.

Next I used the same topsy turvy card stock to die cut the butterflies using Spellbinders 'les papillions' die set.  They were then sprayed with Crafter's Companion spray and sparkle.  Once dried they were adhered to the bottom of the card.  Finally I used a black pen to add the trails behind the butterflies.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Happy Birthday ~ Wishing On A Star Katy Sue Designs

Hello bloggers I hope your weekend is going well.  Today I have a card with a fairy.

This card began as an A4 sheet of centura pearl card stock that I scored to make an A5 card blank.  Next I   applied a yellow patterned paper from my stash to the front of the card.  Using Katy Sue  Designs  'wishing on a star' CD-ROM I chose a topper I like and printed it onto white card stock.   The topper was cut out and adhered to the card.  Next using Tattered Lace 'die sentiment block' die set I die cut the happy birthday text from black card stock.  The sentiment was then added to the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Best Wishes ~ Cake Paddington Bear

Hello bloggers I hope that you have had a good week and are ready for a well deserved rest on the weekend.  Today I have a card featuring Paddington Bear.

This card began as an A4 sheet of white card stock that I cut and scored to make a 5" square card blank.  Next I used a paper from my stash I adhered it to the front of the card.  I then used Paddington Bear digikit and Serif software to print out the topper.  The topper was then adhered to the card.

The sentiment was stamped using black soot distress ink and Polkadoodles 'sensational sentiments' stamp set onto white card stock.  The sentiment was then die cut with Spellbinders back to basic tags.  Finally the tag was attached using two blue pearly brads.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Every Day Holds ~ Butterfly

Hello bloggers another week has now flown by.  I really don't know why it seems to go so quickly.  Today I have a lovely sunny card for you.

This card began as an A4 sheet of yellow card stock that I cut and scored to make a 5.5 square card blank.  Next I cut a mat for the card using some gold holographic mirror board. I then made a smaller mat using a yellow pattered paper from my stash.

I used the off cut from making the card blank and a butterfly punch to make the butterfly strip across the card.  Once punched I cut a design around the edge using Spellbinders edgeabilities die set.  I then added some Cosmic Shimmer PVA 'olympic gold to the butterfly bodies and inked on the antenna using a black pen.

The sentiment was stamped on to the card using black soot distress ink and Indigo blu 'poppy meadow' stamp set.  Finally I adhere the layers to the card and added the butterfly strip across the card and snipped of the ends that protruded beyond the card size.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Merry Christmas ~ Snowflakes

Hello bloggers I hope you are well and the weather is being kind to you where you are.  Today I have another Christmas card using the tumble dryer sheet technique.

This card began as a sheet of centura pearl card stock that I cut and scored to make a DL card blank.  Next I stamped the front of the card randomly with Creative Expressions 'Christmas topper' stamp set and broken china distress ink.  I stamped 1st and 2nd generation.

Next using a used tumbled dryer sheet that has been ironed I added spray adhesive in the spray booth  to the tumble dryer sheet, I then placed it onto the front of the card.  Pressing it into place and smoothing out and bubbles or bumps.  Next I added Hunkydory Diamond Sparkles 'angel whisper' glitter.  This was pressed by hand to get it to adhered to the adhesive on the tumbled dryer sheet.

Using an off cut of white card stock and black soot distress ink I stamped the sentiment using
Justrite 'large merry Christmas sentiments' stamp set, .  I then used a small snowflake punch and punched around the sentiment.  Finally I inked the edges of the sentiment with broken china distress ink before adhering it onto the card front.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Snowflake Mask ~ Snowflake Pendant

Hello bloggers, I do hope that you are managing to get some crafting done.  Today I have a snowflake card for you.

This card began as 12x12 sheet of blue card stock that I cut and scored to make a 6x6 card blank.  Next using Perfect Medium 'clear' ink pad and Crafter's Companion 'the snowman' stamp set I randomly stamped a snowflake onto the front of the card blank.  I then covered it with Cosmic Shimmer 'true white' embossing powder.  This was heated with a heat tool.

Next I used That Special Touch 'snowflake' mask and some white card stock along with Cosmic Shimmer 'midnight blue' mist I sprayed the mist over the card stock.  I then removed the mask to reveal  the pattern and left it to dry.

Next I used some silver mirror board and cut a snowflake using Spellbinders 'snowflake pendant 2010' die set. I also cut one out the waste from the sprizting I had done above.  The snowflake mask topper was adhered to the front of the card after being cut to size.  The snowflake pendants were layered up and adhered on to the central snowflake.  Finally I stamped a sentiment into the centre of the snowflake pendant using staz-on blank ink pad and the same stamp set as above.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Let It Snow ~ Snowflakes

Hello bloggers I hope your start to the week was a good one.  Today I have a Snowflake Christmas card for you.

This card began as a card stock that is pre printed on both side.  I chose the snowflake side.  Next I took a sheet of white card stock and added a snowflake stencil  made by Tina Higgins designs  and spritzed it with Cosmic Shimmer 'midnight blue' mist.  I then put it aside to dry.  Once dry I cut it to fit the front of the card.  It was then matted onto silver mirror board and adhered to the card blank.  Next using Justrite 'large merry Christmas sentiments' stamp set,  I stamped the sentiment onto white card stock.  This was then die cut using Spellbinders 'back to basic tags' die set.  The tag was then matted with silver mirror board and then adhered to the card.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Christmas Trees ~ Tumbler Dryer Sheet Technique

Hello bloggers I hope that you are well and enjoyed your weekend.   Despite the rain forecast we had a lovely sunny weekend.  Today I have a Christmas card made using the tumble dryer technique.

This card began as an A4 sheet of centura pearl card stock that I cut and scored to make a 6x6 card blank.  Next using pine needles distress ink I stamped the Christmas trees onto white card stock using Stamping with Dimension 'Christmas trees' stamp set.  They were stamped using 1st and 2nd generation stamping.  Next I took a used tumble dryer sheet and ironed it to get rid of the creases.  I then put it in my spray station and sprayed it with spray adhesive. I then added it to front of the card stock and smoothed it down.

 Next I added Hunkydory 'fairy kisses' glitter all over the front of the card.  I pressed it into the tumble dryer sheet.  Once completely covered and allowed to dry for a few minutes I cut the topper down to size.  I then used some emerald green ribbon and tied it around the topper securing it at the back with red line tape. The topper was then adhered to the card blank.

  The ribbon was then tied into a bow.  Next the sentiment was stamped onto white card stock using the same ink and stamp set as above.  It was then die cut using Spellbinders 'holiday tags' die set.  Whilst still in the die I inked the edges with the same ink as it was stamped with.  Finally the tag was added to the card by threading some green bakers twine through the ribbon and tag finishing off with a small bow.

Happy Crafting  xx Hazel

Gift Card Holder Handmade Butterflies ~ Les Papillions

Hello bloggers I hope you are well and enjoying the weekend. Today I have a card with a difference for you, it's a gift card holder or could also be used to gift actual money.

 Front of Gift Card Money Holder

Inside Gift Card Money Holder

This gift card holder began as a 12x12 sheet of doubled sided card stock.  I then cut it to 5" x 12".  Next if you are using doubled sided paper with different patterns on you will need to decide what pattern you want as the main feature.  I chose the butterflies, so  with the butterflies  facing down I marked 5" in from the left at the top and and  5" in from the right at the bottom.  Now I scored from one mark to the other to create the first fold line.  Reinforce the score line by burnishing it with an embossing tool.  Next I scored from the bottom left hand corner diagonally to the top right hand corner, again folding and burnishing as I went.  

Next I folded my card stock along the lines I had scored to make the gift card money holder.  I then decorated it with  a butterfly using Spellbinders 'les papillions' die set  using some scraps of pink paper and pink mirror board.  Once die cut I shaped them and layered them up before adding them to the front flap of the holder.  I then used some more pink mirror board and Tattered Lace 'die block sentiments' dies to cut out 'happy birthday'.  This was adhered to front of the card holder.  I added a tag from my stash and put it in the front pocket leaving the inside pocket for money or a gift card.  

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Decoupage Captain America ~ Have A Super Birthday

Hello bloggers I though I would take a small break from Christmas cards.  So today I have a card with some decoupage featuring Captain America.

This card began as an A4 sheet of white card stock that I scored in half to make an A5 card blank.
First I added a black mat to the card slightly smaller than the card blank.  Next using a sheet of Marvel Captain America decoupage I popped out all the pieces and then sanded off the land locking pieces.  I then assembled the decoupage topper using foam pads.

The topper was then adhered to the front of the card.  Finally I added a sentiment that was on the decoupage sheet.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Frostyville ~ Happy Christmas And A Happy New Year

Hello bloggers, well it's the weekend again, they sure do come around quickly these days.  Today I have another Christmas card featuring a gorgeous die from Memory box.

This card began as an off cut of red card stock that I cut and scored to make card blank 4 1/4 x 3.3/4.  Next using some embossed mirror board I die cut the snowflake border with Memory Box 'Frostyville border' die.  Once it was out of the die I cut it up to fit the card and put them to one side whilst I embossed the sentiment.  I stamped the sentiment using perfect medium clear ink pad and Docrafts 'Daisy and Dandelion' stamp set.  The sentiment was then covered with Cosmic Shimmer 'true white' embossing powder.  After I had taken off the excess powder I heat embossed it using a heat gun.  Next I Adhered the frostyville border that I had previously die cut around the edges of the card.  

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Reindeer Holly & Berries ~ We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Hello bloggers I hope that you are well.  Today I have another Christmas card for you, but this time a reindeer.

 

This card began as an A4 sheet of Centura pearl card stock that I cut and scored to make a card blank

 4 x5.5 inches.  Next I stamped a snowflake randomly over the front of the card using tumbled glass distress ink and  Stamping With Dimension 'snowmen' stamp set.  Using a piece of white card stock I stamped the reindeer image using the same stamp set as above and walnut stain distress ink.  I then die cut it using Spellbinders 'labels B' die set.  The edges were then inked with the same distress ink.  The topper was adhered to the front of the card. 

Using some off cuts of green pearlescent paper and off cuts of red waxy paper I die cut the holly and berries  with Spellbinders die d-lites  'holly twigs and leaves ' die set.  I then adhered them around the topper shape.  The sentiment was stamped using tumbled glass distress ink onto white card stock with Creative Expressions 'Christmas toppers' stamp set.  It was then cut by hand and matted onto some silver mirror board before being adhered to the bottom of the card.  

Happy Crafting xx Hazel

Christmas Wishes ~ Nativity Scene cute Decoupage

Hello bloggers I hope you had a good start to your week.  Today I have another Christmas card, but this time a cute nativity scene.

This card began as an A4 sheet of blue card stock that I cut and scored to male a DL card blank.
Next I printed out a sheet of decoupage using Elegant Inspirations 'Christmas comfort' CD-ROM.  Once printed the elements were cut out.  The decoupage was layered up with foam pads and the completed topper was matted onto some gold mirror board.  I also matted the snowflake border which was on the same sheet as the decoupage.

The completed topper and border were adhered to the front of the card.  Next using some white card stock and Docrafts' gold ink pad I stamped my sentiment using Creative Expressions 'robins' stamp set.  Once stamped the sentiment was die cut using Spellbinders '2011 Heirloom ornaments' die set.  I then embossed it as well before adhering it down the snowflake border.

Happy Crafting  xx Hazel

Merry Christmas Bunnies in Stockings Decoupage Twisterpage

Hello bloggers A pinch and a punch it#s the first of the month.  I know its only the First of July but no better time than now to start making your Christmas cards and gifts.  Today I have a cute Christmas card featuring Bunnies.

This card began as an A4 sheet of red card stock that I cut and scored to make a DL card blank.  Next using some red polka dot card stock from my stash I added  it to the top half of the card.  Using Elegant Inspirations 'Christmas comforts' CD-ROM I printed out a decoupage twisterpage sheet.  Once printed I fussy cut out all the pieces and layered them up using foam pads.

The completed topper was then adhered to the top half of the card.  I added a snowflake border which was from the same sheet as the topper.  I used a circle punch to cut out the robin  from the same sheet.  The robin was added below the border.  Finally I stamped a sentiment at the bottom of the card using black soot distress ink and Creative Expressions 'robins' stamp set.

Happy Crafting xx Hazel