Card Sketch Monday - 24th September 2018

Hello, 

I'm back with another card sketch Monday!

I recently purchased a different magazine - Making Cards & Papercraft - that I hadn't previously heard of or seen. I decided to use the pattern papers that came with this magazine to make my cards today!

Card Sketch 1

Sketch Taken From Sweet Sunday Sketch

Using the first card sketch I found (Sweet Sunday Sketch Number 300) I created the following two cards pictured below:

Card Sketch 2

Sketch Taken From Freshly Made Sketches

Using this sketch (Freshly Made Sketches Number 253), I created the following card pictured below:

Card Sketch 3

Sketch Taken From Sweet Sunday Sketch

Using this sketch (Sweet Sunday Sketch Number 293), I created the following cards pictured below:

Card Sketch 4

Sketch Taken From Freshly Made Sketches

Using this sketch (Freshly Made Sketches Number 253), I created the following card pictured below:

Below is a list of all the supplies I have used on these cards and where I purchased them. If it is possible to still purchase the items there will be links included.

1. Bloomin' Gorgeous/All Dressed Up Craft Paper Collection - Making Cards & Papercraft October 2018
2. Sizzix Framelits Circles Die Set - Hobbycraft
3. Circle Frame Dies - The Works
4. Rectangle Frame Dies - The Works
5. Versafine Onyx Black Pigment Ink -  Hobbycraft
6. Alcohol Markers - Flying Tiger Copenhagen
7. White Card Bases - Hobbycraft
8. Black Card - Hobbycraft
9. Coloured Card - Hobbycraft / The Works
10. Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Card - Hobbycraft
11. Ribbon - My Cake And More
12. Sentiment Banners - Poundland
13. Adhesive Gems - Poundland
14. Fiskars Surecut A4 Paper Trimmer - Hobbycraft
15. Crafters Companion Permanent Tape Pen - Hobbycraft
16. Double Sided Tape - Hobbycraft
17. Double Sided Foam Tape - The Works
18. Dovecraft Ultimate Craft Glue - Poundland
19. Big Shot Diecutting Machine - Hobbycraft

I hope my blog helps you to find inspiration and would like to invite you to leave as many comments and questions as you would like in regards to any post. I will always try to respond to as many of these as possible.

Hope you are having a wonderful day,

Rebie x

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Quilling on Cards

 Hello,

I've decided to take a small break from Christmas card making and instead have a look at one of my favourite techniques for making embellishments for cards. 

Since I began card making, I have really liked the look of Quilling. 

For those unfamiliar, Quilling involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. Quilling can be used to create anything from flowers to animals and even is used to make models and Jewellery.

Below is some photos of some of the cards I have made using quilling: 

Below is a list of all the supplies I have used on these cards and where I purchased them. If it is possible to still purchase the items there will be links included.

1. Assorted Quilling Paper Strips - Hobbycraft
2. Dual Tip Quilling Pen - Hobbycraft
3. Quilling Board - Hobbycraft
4. Sweet Garden Roses Design Pad - The Works
5. Craftbox Happy Birthday Die - The Works
6. Fairy Wishes Stamp and Die Set - Simply Cards And Papercraft Magazine Issue 182
7. Fairy Die - The Works
8. We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper - Amazon
9. Sizzix Framelits Circles Die Set - Hobbycraft
10. Versafine Onyx Black Pigment Ink -  Hobbycraft
11. White Card Bases - Hobbycraft
12. Black Card - Hobbycraft
13. Coloured Card - Hobbycraft / The Works
14. Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Card - Hobbycraft
15. Adhesive Gems - Poundland
16. Ribbon - My Cake And More
17. Fiskars Surecut A4 Paper Trimmer - Hobbycraft
18. Crafters Companion Permanent Tape Pen - Hobbycraft
19. Double Sided Tape - Hobbycraft
20. Double Sided Foam Tape - The Works
21. Dovecraft Ultimate Craft Glue - Poundland
22. Big Shot Diecutting Machine - Hobbycraft

I hope my blog helps you to find inspiration and would like to invite you to leave as many comments and questions as you would like in regards to any post. I will always try to respond to as many of these as possible.

Hope you are having a wonderful day,

Rebie x

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Card Sketch Monday - 17th September 2018

Hello, 

Last week I had so much fun using a variety of card sketches I had found online to create Christmas Cards that I have decided to try and make it a regular thing! Therefore one Monday of every month, I am going to aim to choose a few card sketches and use these as a guide to make some cards!

Card Sketch 1

Sketch Taken From Sweet Sunday Sketch

Using the first card sketch I found (Sweet Sunday Sketch Number 297) I created the following two cards pictured below:

Card Sketch 2

Sketch Taken From Freshly Made Sketches

Using this sketch (Freshly Made Sketches Number 286), I created the following card pictured below:

Card Sketch 3

Sketch Taken From Operation Write Home

Using this sketch (Operation Write Home Sketch Number 219), I created the following card pictured below:

Below is a list of all the supplies I have used on these cards and where I purchased them. If it is possible to still purchase the items there will be links included.

1. Festive Elegance Stamp Set - Papercraft Essentials Magazine Issue 139
2. Seasons Greetings Stamp/Die Set - Designer Cardmaking: Ultimate Crafts Special
3. Little Bird Die and Stamp Set - Simply Cards & Papercraft Magazine Issue 165
4. Uppercase Italic Alphabet 26 Piece Die Set - The Works
5. Lowercase Italic Letters 36 Piece Die Set - The Works
6. Scalloped Boarder Dies - The Works
7. Sizzix Framelits Circles Die Set - Hobbycraft
8. Versafine Onyx Black Pigment BInk -  Hobbycraft
9. VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad - Hobbycraft
10. Papermania Embossing Powder (Gold) - Hobbycraft
11. Heat Tool - Hobbycraft
12. Alcohol Markers - Flying Tiger Copenhagen
13. White Card Bases - Hobbycraft
14. Docrafts Love Santa A4 Glitter Paper Pack - The Works
15. Black Card - Hobbycraft
16. Coloured Card - Hobbycraft / The Works
17. Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Card - Hobbycraft
18. Ribbon - My Cake And More
19. Adhesive Gems - Poundland
20. Fiskars Surecut A4 Paper Trimmer - Hobbycraft
21. Crafters Companion Permanent Tape Pen - Hobbycraft
22. Double Sided Tape - Hobbycraft
23. Double Sided Foam Tape - The Works
24. Dovecraft Ultimate Craft Glue - Poundland
25. Big Shot Diecutting Machine - Hobbycraft

I hope my blog helps you to find inspiration and would like to invite you to leave as many comments and questions as you would like in regards to any post. I will always try to respond to as many of these as possible.

Hope you are having a wonderful day,

Rebie x

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Christmas Cards - Using Card Sketches

Hello, 

I have begun occasionally using card sketches to help me find a starting point when creating cards.

I first came across this idea from someone I found on YouTube called Kristie Marcotte who uploads 6x6" Paper Pad tutorials using card sketches.

I like using the sketches as I feel it starts of my thinking process and then I can change measurement and adapt the sketch to my needs.

Card Sketch 1

Sketch Taken From Sweet Sunday Sketch

Using the first card sketch I found (Sweet Sunday Sketch Number 286) I created the following card pictured below:

Card Sketch 2

Sketch Taken From scrapbookandcards.com

Using this sketch, I created the following card pictured below:

Card Sketch 3

Sketch Taken From Cardztv

Using this sketch, I created the following card pictured below:

Card Sketch 4

Sketch Taken From Freshly Made Sketches

Using this sketch (Freshly Made Sketches Number 211), I created the following card pictured below:

Below is a list of all the supplies I have used on these cards and where I purchased them. If it is possible to still purchase the items there will be links included.

1. Festive Elegance Stamp Set - Papercraft Essentials Magazine Issue 139
2. Seasons Greetings Stamp/Die Set - Designer Cardmaking: Ultimate Crafts Special
3. Little Bird Die and Stamp Set - Simply Cards & Papercraft Magazine Issue 165
4. Dovecraft Gingerbread Man Die - The Works
5. Sizzix Framelits Circles Die Set - Hobbycraft
6. Circle Frame Dies - The Works
7. Scalloped Boarder Dies - The Works
8. Snowflake Dies - The Works
9. Alcohol Markers - Flying Tiger Copenhagen
10. Versafine Onyx Black Pigment Ink -  Hobbycraft
11. VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad - Hobbycraft
12. Papermania Embossing Powder (Variety of Colours) - Hobbycraft
13. Heat Tool - Hobbycraft
14. White Card Bases - Hobbycraft
15. Christmas Season Paper Pad - The Works 
16. Docrafts Love Santa A4 Glitter Paper Pack - The Works
17. Black Card - Hobbycraft
18. Coloured Card - Hobbycraft / The Works
19. Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Card - Hobbycraft
20. Ribbon - My Cake And More
21. Adhesive Gems - Poundland
22. Fiskars Surecut A4 Paper Trimmer - Hobbycraft
23. Crafters Companion Permanent Tape Pen - Hobbycraft
24. Double Sided Tape - Hobbycraft
25. Double Sided Foam Tape - The Works
26. Dovecraft Ultimate Craft Glue - Poundland
27. Big Shot Diecutting Machine - Hobbycraft

I hope my blog helps you to find inspiration and would like to invite you to leave as many comments and questions as you would like in regards to any post. I will always try to respond to as many of these as possible.

Hope you are having a wonderful day,

Rebie x

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Christmas Card Making Starts In September!

Hello,

During the week I was shopping at my local supermarket when I noticed they had already begun to put out their Christmas stock! I couldn't believe it as it was only the first week of September!
It did make me think though, perhaps it is time for me to start with making Christmas Cards; after all I normally need a good amount to send out to family and friends!

Penguin Christmas Cards

I absolutely love this cute Penguin die! I got it last year in an after Christmas clearance sale at Hobbycraft and couldn't wait for Christmas to come around again so I could use it. I find the idea of a penguin having to wear a scarf and gloves so cute!

I especially liked the idea of placing three penguins walking in a row as it reminded me of the 'Three Wise Men', so I had to make them follow a star!

Below are the individual images of some of the cards I created:

    

Below is a list of all the supplies I have used on these cards and where I purchased them. If it is possible to still purchase the items there will be links included.

1. XCut Mini Penguin Die Set - Hobbycraft
2. Festive Elegance Stamp Set - Papercraft Essentials Magazine Issue 139
3. Seasons Greetings Stamp Set - Designer Cardmaking: Ultimate Crafts Special
4. Pure Frozen Paper Pad - Poundland
5. Versafine Onyx Black Pigment Ink -  Hobbycraft
6. VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad - Hobbycraft
7. Papermania Embossing Powder (Variety of Colours) - Hobbycraft
8. Heat Tool - Hobbycraft
9. White Card Bases - Hobbycraft
10. Docrafts Love Santa A4 Glitter Paper Pack - The Works
11. Black Card - Hobbycraft
12. Coloured Card - Hobbycraft / The Works
13. Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Card - Hobbycraft
14. Adhesive Gems - Poundland
15. Fancy Frame Dies - The Works
16. Fiskars Surecut A4 Paper Trimmer - Hobbycraft
17. Crafters Companion Permanent Tape Pen - Hobbycraft
18. Double Sided Tape - Hobbycraft
19. Double Sided Foam Tape - The Works
20. Dovecraft Ultimate Craft Glue - Poundland
21. Big Shot Diecutting Machine - Hobbycraft

I hope my blog helps you to find inspiration and would like to invite you to leave as many comments and questions as you would like in regards to any post. I will always try to respond to as many of these as possible.

Hope you are having a wonderful day,

Rebie x

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Rose Birthday Cards

Hello,

A couple of days after our recent trip to Paris, I was in The Works and came across the Wonderful Sweetness Design Pad. I found it to be such a strange coincidence that one of the pattern papers happened to include images of all the places I had visited; so I decided it must be fate and brought the design pad!

Also it happens to be the friend we visited's birthday in a couple of weeks time, so I decided to use this paper as the background to the card I was making her!

Once I get crafting I sometimes just can't help myself, so I carried on and made some more similar cards.

Below are the individual images of some of the cards I created:

Below is a list of all the supplies I have used on these cards and where I purchased them. If it is possible to still purchase the items there will be links included.

1. Altenew Layered Rose Die - Simply Cards And Papercraft Magazine Issue 174
2. Happy Birthday Music Die -The Works
3. Wonderful Sweetness Design Pad - The Works
4. White Card Bases - Hobbycraft
5. Black Card - Hobbycraft
6. Coloured Card - Hobbycraft / The Works
7. Adhesive Gems - Poundland
8. Fiskars Surecut A4 Paper Trimmer - Hobbycraft
9. Crafters Companion Permanent Tape Pen - Hobbycraft
10. Double Sided Tape - Hobbycraft
11. Double Sided Foam Tape - The Works
12. Dovecraft Ultimate Craft Glue - Poundland
13. Big Shot Diecutting Machine - Hobbycraft

I hope my blog helps you to find inspiration and would like to invite you to leave as many comments and questions as you would like in regards to any post. I will always try to respond to as many of these as possible.

Hope you are having a wonderful day,

Rebie x

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