Peace Love & Joy

This week at CHNC, the optional twist is Plaid, Check or Gingham.

I have used a patterned paper from a paper pad.  The image is from Floppy Latte and the sentiment is from a Kaisercraft paper pad.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some red dimensional glitter stars.

I would like to enter:

Crafty Friends - Fairies and Fantasy
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2022/09/challenge-159-for-september.html

The Corrosive Challenge Blog - September Challenge
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2022/09/challenge-9-sep-2022-anything-goes.html

Christmas Lantern

It was fun creating orange holly berries and blue holly leaves!

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - Christmas but no red or green
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/challenge-312-21st-of-may-christmas-no.html
Completely Christmas - Include a candle or lantern
http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.co.nz/2015/05/23-may-challenge-64-anything-goes-with.html
CHNC - Die-cut
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/chnc-challenge-230-use-something-die.html

I have used a hessian look paper from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft.  I added some organza ribbon over the top - the bonus is that the ribbon has gold stars all over it!!  The image is from Floppy Latte and is coloured with copic markers, die cut with a Spellbinders Labels die and then matted on to some blue cardstock.  I also added a star embellishment and some Liquid Pearls dots.

Baby it's cold outside....

.. so it is a good time to catch up on some reading!

I am entering my wintery reading card into the following challenges:
Kaboodle Doodles - Baby it's cold outside (challenge wasn't specific so I hope my interpretation is okay!)
http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/challenge-208-baby-its-cold-outside.html
Clear It Out Challenge - CASE a DT Card
http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.ca/2014/01/its-challenge-time_21.html

Here is the DT I chose to CASE:

This time I chose one from Sujin.  You can find the original by clicking on the photo above (hopefully!)

I have used two different wintry papers from a Christmas paper pad.  The image is from Floppy Latte and I tried to pick up the colours from the snowflake themed papers - at least I think the yellow one is snowflakes as well as the other one.  I added some Stickles - Crystal around the edge of the circle die-cut and also some pearls to the top right hand corner.  The twine that I have used comes from docrafts.

Christmas Tag

After making Christmas tags at the very last minute, I decided I would be better making a few throughout the year - no time like now to start!!!

I am entering my tag into the following challenges:
Kaboodle Doodles - Christmas and New Year
http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.co.nz/2013/12/challenge-203-christmas-and-upcoming.html
Crafting For All Seasons - Anything Christmas But A Card
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.co.nz/2013/12/challenge-67-anything-christmas-but-card.html


I have made a set of three tags this time so my tag collection gets a good start!  I have used three different images from Floppy Latte.  The cardstock backings are all offcuts from other projects.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I have added washi tape to match the cord that I used for each tag. 

Poinsettia Tag Card

A combination of a card and a tag for this card:

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Glitter n Sparkle - Tag It
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2013/11/challenge-59.html
Penny's Paper - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2013/11/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-154.html
CHNC - Anything Christmas
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/chnc-challenge-extra-for-november.html



I decided to add my tag to a card when I found this lovely poinsettia paper in a paper pad.  I thought it was the perfect backdrop for this tag.  The tag is created from a Floppy Latte image which I coloured with copic markers.  I hand-cut the tag shape - so it could be a bit wonky but surely that adds to the charm!!  I also added a couple of green glitter domes on the diagonal.

Christmas Sparkle

A card with a bit of Christmas Sparkle:

I am entering the card into the following challenges:
2 Sisters Challenge - Christmas Sparkle
http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.ca/2013/11/challenge-169-christmas-sparkle.html
CHNC - Anything Christmas
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/chnc-challenge-extra-for-november.html

I have used a paper from Kaisercraft for this card.  The image is from Floppy Latte.  I coloured with copic markers, die-cut using a Spellbinders Labels die and then edged around the die-cut with some Stickles - Fruit Punch.  The ornament has been die-cut from some glitter cardstock from DCWV using a Spellbinders die set.  I have also added a bit of bling to the card.

Bark at the Moon

I wanted a really strong moon in a dark sky.  Although, this looks simple in design - it's sheer simplicity was actually more of a challenge than I thought it would be.  How to embellish without over embellishing and taking away from the effect that I was trying to achieve.  I think I got what I wanted in the end though:

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Musically Challenged - Bark at the Moon
http://musicallychallengedchallenge.blogspot.gr/2013/10/bark-at-moon-challenge-11.html
Glitter n Sparkle - Halloween
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2013/10/challenge-55.html
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2013/10/pinspirational-challenge-80.html

I have used a black card blank.  The image is from Floppy Latte and coloured with copic marker YR23.  I used a Spellbinders circle die to cut out the image.  The final addition is some black pearls in two of the corners.

Spooky Owl

Something about silhouette owls - they always seem to look Spooky!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - Autumn/Halloween
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/challenge-228-10th-of-october.html
Outlawz Monday Challenge - Two patterned papers + sentiment
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/birthdaycard/forum/topics/monday-greetings-challenge-14-october-13
Incy Wincy Designs - Halloween
http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.co.nz/2013/10/halloween.html
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Halloween Hues
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/happy-halloween-hues.html
Digi Haven - Halloween
http://digihaven.blogspot.co.nz/2013/10/halloween-challenge-sponsored-by-dilly.html
Peppercus Designs - Halloween
http://peppercus-design-challengeblog.blogspot.de/2013/10/challenge-22-bis-14112013.html

I have used two different Halloween papers from Bearly Mine Designs. Matting is with black cardstock.  The image is from Floppy Latte with the moon coloured using Copic Marker YR23 which I tried to apply in a random patchy fashion.  The sentiment is from Digi Stamp Boutique.  Die-cutting is with Spellbinders square and oval dies.

Masculine Thank You Card

I have created a Thank You card for one of my childrens' teachers that has a bit more of a masculine feel to it:

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
The Sweet Stop - Sketch
http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.co.nz/2013/09/sss229-sketch-with-spin-and-prize.html
Glitter n Sparkle - Male Cards
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2013/09/challenge-51.html

I have used three papers from a paper pad by Kaisercraft for this car.  The scallop border is also from the same paper pad.  The image is from Floppy Latte and coloured using copic markers C1, C3 and Y35 with a touch of Glossy Accents on the apple.

Monochromatic Green

I have worked with a green colour scheme for this card:

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - Monochromatic
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/challenge-218-1st-of-august.html
Penny's Paper - Stitching Faux or Real
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2013/07/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-138.html
Trimgym - Anything Goes
http://trimgymsdigistampsandimages.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/august-challenge-anything-goes.html

The lovely background paper for this card comes from Trimgym.  I adorned some of the flowers on the paper with some green rhinestones.  The green spotted grosgrain ribbon comes from American Crafts.  The image is from Floppy Latte and has been mainy coloured using copic markers in the G range with the addition of some Stickles - Lime and Holly.  Matting is green paper from a paper scrap pack.  Stitching is with a Distress Marker - walnut stain. 

Light up your Christmas

A Christmas card using a lantern image:

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
CHNC - Stitching Real or Faux
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/chnc-134-stitching-real-or-faux.html
Kaboodle Doodles - Anything Goes
http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.co.nz/2013/07/challenge-181-anything-goes.html
Outlawz Wednesday Challenge - Sketch
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/sketchchallenge/forum/topics/wednesday-sketch-challenge-july-24-2103
CHNC - Anything Christmas
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/chnc-challenge-extra-for-july.html
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration (colours)
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2013/07/pinspirational-challenge-67.html
Crimbo Crackers - Anything Goes
http://crimbo-crackers.blogspot.co.nz/2013/07/challenge-46-anything-goes.html
Christmas Inspirations - Tied in A Bow
http://natalduranteoanotodo.blogspot.co.nz/2013/07/desafio-012013-laco-tied-in-bow.html

I have used a red, white and green paper from a Rosie's Studio Christmas paper pad.  The white and green paper is from MME.  The image is from Floppy Latte and has been coloured with copic markers, die-cut with a scallop rectangle die from Spellbinders and had stitching added with a Distress Marker - walnut stain.  I have also added some Christmas coloured twine.

Christmas Tuba

When I saw a challenge with Red, Green and White plus a musical twist, I immediately thought of this image from Floppy Latte.  However, it's still took me all week to get my act together and get it created - only just squeaking in at the last second!!  Of course, this one is going to be another of my combined christmas/thank you cards that my children give to their teachers at the end of the year.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
The Outlawz Challenge - Tuesday Colour + music twist
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/colorchallenge/forum/topics/june-25-color-challenge
The Outlawz Challenge - Wednesday Sketch
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/sketchchallenge/forum/topics/sketch-6-26-13
CHNC - Anything Christmas
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/chnc-challenge-extra-for-july.html
Glitter n Sparkle - Thank You
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/challenge-39.html

I have used a vintage looking music sheet paper from Rosie's Studio as the background of the card.  The right hand edge has been die-cut with a couple of Spellbinders edgeabilities dies.  The green and white striped paper is from a Forever Friends paper pad.  The image is from Floppy Latte and outlined coloured in copic markers W2, YG23, R35, R05, R27, G05, G28.  The image has been die-cut using a Spellbinders Scallop Rectangle die.   I then added three pearls - one each of green, white and red.

 

Floral Wreath

Another CAS card:

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Incy Wincy Designs - Tic Tac Toe (No DP, emboss, flowers)
http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/tic-tac-toe.html
Digi Haven - Flowers
http://digihaven.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/floppy-latte-sponsors-our-fun-with.html

I have embossed some green cardstock using an embossing folder called Lovingly Baroque by Craft Creations.  The image is from Floppy Latte and has been coloured with copic markers YR02, G17 and G14.  I have also added some Green Stickles and three green pearls.

Butterfly and Flowers

I love creating cards with butterfly embellishments:

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Digi Haven - Butterflies
http://digihaven.blogspot.co.nz/2013/05/its-time-for-butterfly-challenge.html
De Creatieve Zebra - Pink and Green
http://decreatievezebra.blogspot.co.nz/2013/05/challenge-21.html
Incy Wincy Challenge - Photo Inspiration
http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.co.nz/2013/05/photo-inspiration.html
Fresh Brewed Designs
http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.co.nz/2013/05/fbd-may-month-long-prize-challenge.html

The background paper and lace are from my stash. The image is from Floppy Latte and coloured with copic markers.  The butterfly is a Marianne's die which has been cut from glitter cardstock by DCWV.  I have added some pearls as an accent.

Black white silver and lace

A little bit of a different card this time with a digi image made up of sentiments. 

This card is for the following challenges:
Glitter 'n' Sparkle - Anything Goes
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2013/05/challenge-31.html
Outlawz Tuesday Challenge - Black white silver + lace
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/colorchallenge/forum/topics/may-7-color-challenge
CRAFT Challenge - Birthday Card
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/happy-birthday-to-us-our-blogaversary.html

I have used black cardstock for matting.  The silver patterned layer is from a matstack called Lemon Flowers from DCWV.  The sentiment/image is from Floppy Latte.  I have added black lace and some white and silver ribbon roses as embellishments.

Simple Sprig Card

Another spring card using a simple sprig image:

The card is for the following challenges:
Crafting for All Seasons - Floral Delight
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.co.nz/2013/04/challenge-49-floral-delight.html
Tuesday Alchemy - Garden and Gold
http://tuesdayalchemy.blogspot.gr/2013/04/challenge-54-garden-gold.html
Brown Sugar - Spring
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2013/04/challenge-36-spring.html
Glitter n Sparkle - Buttons
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2013/04/challenge-27.html


The card uses an image from Floppy Latte called Simple Sprig.  The background paper is from a paper pad by MME.  The glitter tape is some that I picked up on clearance and the buttons are from my stash.  The die is a Spellbinders Labels die which I have also embossed.  Colouring is done with copic markers Y38, Y35, G17, G14 plus some gold Stickles in the flower centres.

Merry and Bright

When I found this paper with the words Merry and Bright on it, I just had to use it for this card!

This card is for the challenges at:
CHNC - Merry and Bright
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/chnc-challenge-116-merry-and-bright.html
CHNC - Anything Christmas
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/chnc-challenge-extra-for-march.html

I have used the Merry and Bright paper from a paper pad by MME.  The image is from Floppy Latte and is called Christmas Toy Tuba.  Being a musical family, I was drawn to this image!  I hav coloured the image using some brightly coloured copics, die-cut using a Spellbinders Labels die and then edged with silver Stickles.  The glitter tape along the top is some I found on clearance sale recently.

Simple Sprig Card

This card is an any occasion card for when I need a card in a hurry!

The card is for the following challenges:
Glitter n Sparkle - Female Cards
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2013/02/challenge-19.html
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
http://sweetsketchwednesday.blogspot.co.nz/2013/02/sweet-sketch-wednesday-193.html

I have used the following sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday:

The background papers are from my stash - I think these two may have come from the same pack as they match so well.  However, they have been sitting in my paper box for so long, I can't be certain.

The cardstock used for matting is from Rosie's Studio.  The red ric-rac braid is from American Crafts.  I have added some pink copic coloured roses and some pink copic coloured rhinestones.  I love buying uncoloured embellishments and then matching them to my image with the use of copic markers.

The image that I have used is called Simple Sprig and is from Floppy Latte.