A couple of ATC's - Rekindle A Passion?

I used to have a real passion for making ATC's and have lost interest of late. I spent the morning trying to kindle my passion for ATC's using a couple of the weekly challenges. First up is the Think Monday Think ATC challenge theme of Africa. Stamps used are Judikins images.

Next I turned Arty Girlz to the weekly challenge theme of 'Circles'. Whenever I think circles I think Sixties and groovy stuff so An Austin Powers ATC materialised for this one! I would like to say I succeeded in my mission to gain more interest in ATC's but I have to say I failed miserably! I don't think I will be joining in any ATC swaps for the time being!

Wendy -x-

Di Hickman Challenge - 27th February

Today I share my DT card for the Di Hickman Template Challenge.
Materials:- Cream and white card stock, DCWV patterned papers, Copic Pens in various colours, satin ribbon, die cut flowers and letters, Magnolia Cupcake stamps, Versafine Onyx Black ink.

The stamps are adorable and are from the Tilda range of accessories available from Joanna Sheen.

There are some gorgeous examples from the Design Team and if you follow the challenge link above you will find lots of inspiration.

Wendy -x-

Card for an Uncle

Today I am sharing a collage card made for an uncle with plum trees! Patterned papers and plums are from the Joanna Sheen Cardmaker's Year CD. I found an old photo on a CD and tinted it with some colour. String is tied through the Uncle tag and a gold wheelbarrow charm has been added.

Wendy -x-

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Blue and Green

The Papertake Weekly Challenge theme this week was - 'Blue and Green'. For my card I used an unmounted stamp I purchased a couple of weeks ago from EBay, an oddment of patterned paper, a silk flower, matching satin ribbon and strip of Cuttlebug embossing using another of the new folders. The image was once again coloured using Copic Marker Pens.

Wendy -x-

My Time To Craft Challenge 3 - Things With Wings!

We are on our 3rd challenge at My Time To Craft, this week the theme is - 'Things With Wings'. For my card I used one of my Faerie Poppet stamps - Apple Orchard. The Faerie has been stamped in Versafine Onynx Black and clear embossed. The image has then been coloured with Copic pens. Edges of the topper have been smudged up with ink, mounted and layered 3D over a base card trimmed with a strip of Cuttlebug embossing. An embossed tag and a couple of prima flowers have been added for embellishment.

Wendy -x-

Messing with New Stuff

Last week I was lucky enough to be sent two new Klimt stamp sets to play with from Tanda Stamps - designed by Sue law. I got all my paints and gesso out today and made time to have a bit of a play. This was one of the ideas I had - a couple more brewing in my head! The Limt borders are going to be useful! Unfortunately now I have to go to work for the first time in 10 days! Never mind I have another break in a couple of weeks time!

Wendy -x-

Hickory, Dickory Dock ....

The Sunday Stamper Challenge this week was - 'Time'. I don't know how but instead of the usual type of thing you get an image of for 'time', I remembered a grandfather clock embellishment I had tucked away and Tilda managed to creep into it too! I think the bug is taking hold! I guess I should be saying ''' Hello, my name is Wendy and I am a Tilda-aholic ......."!! At least I am not on my own! For the card I have used paper pieced clothes and the rest of Tilda along with the little mouse from Tanda Stamp has been coloured with water colours.

Thanks for visiting.

Wendy -x-

Tilda & Co Challenge - Wishing You Well

The Tilda & Co Challenge this week is - 'Wishing You Well'. I have used papers from the Joanna Sheen Say It With Flowers CD for the background and Tilda's clothes. Embellished with a decoupaged flower, prima flowers, paper lace, euelets and ribbon, and a button.

Wendy -x-

A Card For A Mate!

I needed a Birthday card for a friend and I thought I would tie in the Acetate challenge that Cynthia has got on her blog this week. Patterned papers and Image from the Joanna Sheen Fashion Boutique CD. I have stuck the topper onto double sided sticky and then onto acetate to give a mirror like appearance. A brad has been added to the tie for a tie pin. On the Cuff I have added a monogram cuff link which is also covered in acetate. I have also added a piece of card that has been embossed using one of the new Cuttlebug embossing folders.

Wendy -x-

Theme Thursday - Warm Colours!

The Theme Thursday challenge this week was to use warm colours on your work. My card uses warm peaches, yellows and a soft brown. The image is from Artizine Vintage Resources. I have embellished the image with pearls that I have coloured with an alcohol pen. The backing paper is another from the Artylicious Damask CD and I have stamped a handwriting text and music stamp onto it using a soft sepia toned ink. Embellished with lace, a flower and a button.

Wendy -x-

One of my many new Tildas!

As soon as I saw this Tilda image I fell in love with it! Nothing new there then, they are all so cute! This has been made for a friend's daughter. Backing paper Die Cuts With A View, Tilda has been coloured with water colours and the edges of the paper have been smudged up with ink. Embellished with satin ribbon, a paper flower and a made for you charm.

Wendy -x-

Sunday Stampers - Birds

The Sunday Stamper challenge this week was - 'Birds'. I had a hunt around in my unmounted box and came up with this set of stamps bought unlabelled from the US. Always good for a colourful card! The backing paper is from the Artylicious Damask CD and the images have been coloured with Twinkling H20's. Bird, flowers and leaves have been mounted 3D in one corner and the centre of the flowers have been glittered with stickles. Embellished with a tied satin ribbon.

Wendy -x-

Arty Girlz - Green!

The Arty Girlz challenge this week was to use the colour Green on your cards. For my card I have used backing paper printed from the Artylicious Damask CD. I have also made some paper to look like green Faux Denim using a technique from a Technique Junkies newsletter, which I then stamped my pocket onto. A little frog coloured with Twinkling H20's is peeping out of the pocket. Embellished with stamped Daisies and a clip to which I have tied some ribbon. Stamps are Stampin' Up.

Wendy -x-

Oh So Juicy!

The Daring Card Makers little extra dare this week was - 'Oh So Juicy'. To use the zingy combo of orange and yellow on your card. I have used a Serendipity cling stamp set called Relax/Lemonade. The image has been coloured with Twinkling H20's and layered onto Sizzlets patterned papers and contrasting card. The Relax word is a Rubbadubbadoo stamp and I have popped an orange eyelet at one end of this to add some satin ribbon to it.

Wendy -x-

A Spring In Your Step!

The Papertake Weekly Challenge this week was - 'A Spring In Your Step'. I chose a flower that is in abundance in the spring - Daffodils. The Image is from A Stamp In Your Hand and I have used Twinkling H20's direct to rubber. For the background piece I have used some Posh Inkabilities rainbow inks and a 'Pounce' technique. The word 'Season' is a Rubbadubbadoo stamp. I have embellished with satin ribbon and three little mini buttons.

Wendy -x-

Di Hickman Challenge - 20th February

My card for the Di Hickman template challenge this week uses a Paper Nation stamp - Toddler with Windmill. These stamps are a range of cute just like the Tilda and Sugar Nellies! The image has been coloured with Copic marker pens. I have coloured the silk flower with the pens as well so that everything is colour matched. Embellished with Satin Ribbon.

Some great DT examples to check out if you follow the link above!

Wendy -x-

Tilda & Co Challenge - String A Ling!

The Tilda & Co Challenge this week was to use string on your card somehow. I have chosen to make a New Baby Card. Tilda has been coloured with Copic pens and she has been mounted 3D over some oddments of backing papers found in my bit box. I have added a washing line embellishment using string and parts of a Rubbadubbadoo stamp. Satin ribbon has been added and I have tied the Congrats tag onto the ribbon with string too!

Ta for visiting!

Wendy -x-

Tanda Teaser No 3 - Toybox Treasures

Time for this week's Tanda Teaser - the theme is 'Toybox Treasures!' I have used the challenge as a prompt to make a Birthday card for my Grand Son! Made using a set of the Tanda Stamp Mini sets - Boy Set 1. The castle has been easily constructed out of rectangles and triangles - the pieces embossed using Cuttlebug folders. The Soldiers and the Drum have been coloured with Copic marker pens and clear embossed.

I hope some of you will feel like joining in with this challenge - click the link above to check out the challenge and comments. Next week we are back with Sheila!

Wendy -x-

Friends Come In All Shapes & Sizes!

The Daring Card Makers challenge on Friday had a theme of 'Love and Friendship'. The card I made uses an old Stampin' Up set called 'I Like Your Style'. I use this set quite often as it comes in handy for a number of occasions. The image has been coloured with Copic marker pens. The backing paper, that I cut on the scallop has been printed from the Joanna Sheen Fashion Boutique CD and I had some paper tape that I smudged up with inks. Embellished with ribbon and a coordinating flower.

Wendy -x-

Collecting Sea Shells

The Theme Thursday challenge was - 'By The Sea'. For my card I have used an image from Stamps Happen called 'Collecting Sea Shells'. The image has been coloured with a mixture of Lyra Watercolour crayons and pencils. The base card has shells stamped in a random fashion using a Versamark ink to give a watermark. The yellow background piece has had a sandy colour paint splattered onto it and a cuttlebug embossed piece frames the image. I have embellished with a pale blue gingham ribbon, a brad ribbon slider and I have decoupaged a small stamped shell in the corner.

Wendy -x-

My Time To Craft Challenge 2 - Lace

Last week we had a few of you come and join in with the Newspaper challenge and we loved seeing your wonderful creations, so thank you!

Challenge No 2 on 'My Time To Craft' and we are working with Lace. For my card I have printed some green gingham paper from the Joanna Sheen Fashion Boutique CD. The green card has been stamped with a Stampin'Up background stamp called Fine Lace using an ink pad as close to the colour of the card as possible for a tone on tone look. The Roses are a Judikins stamp and have been coloured with Copic Marker Pens and mounted 3D over an oval centre detail. I have embellished with an oddment of lace on the corner and through the ribbon on the bouquet which has been paper pieced using the gingham backing paper.

I hope you will come and join us again this week!

Wendy -x-

Arty Girlz Stamped New Home Card

Just sneaking in by the skin of my teeth again - this time with the Arty Girlz challenge set on Tuesday which was to include stamping on your card! I have been making cards today with bright zingy colour combinations! My contribution is a New Home card made using a mixture of stamps - the two background pieces have been made using small Stampin' Up stamps and the Tortoise and Text are Paperartsy. I have used Copic pens to colour the background papers and image and have highlighted areas with a white Souffle pen. The paper flower has also been coloured to match with a Copic pen and an orange button added to the centre.

Wendy -x-

A 70th Birthday Commission

Today I share a commissioned Birthday card - excuse the shadow the scanner didn't like the Butterfly! I have taken the Envelope Template that I purchased for charity and that I used in an earlier post and I have reduced the size so that I could use it as a topper on the front of an 8 x 6" card. Everything here is Joanna Sheen - the gingham backing paper is from the Fashion Boutique CD, The Violet stamp is from the Joanna Sheen Garden Fairy range of stamps, the Butterfly embellishment is a new item in the shop and the ribbon was also purchased here. This card is going into a matching box which I am in the process of finishing.

Thanks for looking!

Wendy -x-

You Make My Day!

Well that's has cheered me up today! Two people have awarded me the 'You Make My Day Award'. The very talented and inspiring Edna whose work I have admired for many a year and a talented lady called Ann who although relatively new to blogging has got off to a fab start! Both ladies are also Forum friends and brighten my day most days! Thank you both for thinking of me.

The plan is to
1) Write a post with links to 5 blogs you find of interest and that inspire you.
2) Acknowledge the post of the award giver.
3) Display the logo 'You make my day'
4) tell the award winners that they have won by commenting on their blogs with the news.

I would like to pass the award onto Chris, a lady that has no end to her talents! Lavender who has a great style to her work and gives me so much encouragement on a daily basis! Sandy whose work I admire greatly! Andrea because I just love her Tilda Creations with a passion! Last but my no means least Joanne who has a talented flair for putting her cards together that I think is wonderful!

Wendy -x-

Sunday Stampers - Decoupage A Stamp

The Sunday Stamper challenge this week was to Decoupage a Stamp. My card has been made using Twinkling H20's for colour. The stamp is an unknown unmounted - I purchased a large bag some time ago and as they all came without any packaging I am at a loss as to who's stamps they are. I have decoupaged the Butterfly and mounted the topper on the background with a ribbon looped behind.

Wendy -x-

Tanda Teaser No 2 - Music

The Tanda Teaser was set by Sheila Oliver this Wednesday and the theme was - 'Music'. The card I share has been made using the music stamp from the Tanda Stamp Backgrounds Set 1. I have made the bottom half of the card to represent a Piano. Embellished with red organza ribbon, brads and music note die cut shapes. This will be used for a letter I need to write in the next couple of weeks!

Check the link to the Tanda Teaser above, we would love to have you join in if you can! Sheila has made some fabulous example cards - very inspiring!

Wendy -x-

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Simply Stripes

The Papertake Weekly Challenge theme set on Monday was - 'Simply Stripes'. My card for this challenge is a very simple one. Patterned Paper is Wild Things Zebra by paper Pizazz. The Zebras are from a Judikins cube and the Text is Katie and Co. The images are simply stamped using Black Versafine onto white card stock with plenty of matting and layering. Three buttons are sewn down the side and stitch holes have been added to both sides of the card.

Wendy -x-

Di Hickman Challenge - 13th February

This is my card for the Di Hickman template challenge set yesterday. I loved this template and there are some stunning Design Team examples on the blog.

Materials:- white card, pink card base, mirror card, Distress inks in Peeled Paint, Fired Brick and Mustard, pink organza ribbon, pink gems, Hampton Arts Watercolour Daisy stamp, Hero Arts Happy Birthday To You stamp.

Wendy -x-

Tilda & Co Challenge - Recycling Mothers

The Tilda & Co Challenge this week was - 'Recycling Mothers'. Make a Mother's Day Card and use a recycled item on it.

I have recycled a calico bag that some hand crafted jewellery I bought a while ago was neatly packaged in. I have cut the calico up and frayed the edges. The edges have then been coloured with a purple dye ink. I made an oval and I also tore a strip to pop in the centre of the flower. The greeting is held onto the calico strip using a paper tagger. Tilda has been water coloured.

Wendy -x-

My Time To Craft - New Challenge!

A new challenge site -My Time To Craft Challenge kicked off today with a theme of 'Newspaper'. I am very excited about the new challenge blog as Kate very kindly asked me to be part of the Design Team for this. This is my DT card for this challenge - kind of different, marking the beginning of the challenge site with one of those Newspaper clipping articles you can create on various on-line sites. They can be very useful for engagements, marriages and births as you can add peoples names to the story and make it very personal. The corner stamp is from Tanda Stamp and I have embellished with satin ribbon.

I hope all you wonderful challenge addicts will give this one a go as well! Click on the link above to go straight to the site. We look forward to seeing all your inspiring work!

Wendy -x-

Theme Thursday - Spring

The Theme Thursday challenge this week was - 'Spring'. For this card I have used an envelope template. Patterned Paper is from the Joanna Sheen Fashion Boutique. The stamps used are the Tulip Garden Fairy set also from Joanna Sheen. Embellished with peel offs and a paper flower.

Wendy -x-

Wednesday Stamper - Asia

The Wednesday Stamper challenge this week was - 'Asia'. Here is my contribution using a backing paper made using some clipart, colouring on the computer and then adding inks also. The image is an unknown unmounted stamp that I acquired some time ago. The image has been stamped onto paper and coloured with Copic markers. She has then been stuck onto a strip that has been decorated with gold webbing spray and green embossing powder. Embellished with gold thread and coin.

Wendy -x-

The Tanda Teaser - Shiny!

Today's card is one made for the 'Tanda Teaser' kick off. This new challenge will normally be set on a Wednesday from this week. Today's challenge was an extra to kick things off!

I have used a Cuttlebug embossed background piece and stamps from the Tanda Stamp Valentine Set 1. My shiny bits are the red eyelets plus a piece of acetate and red shiny metallic thread.

Sheila Oliver will be setting the next challenge this Wednesday and sharing some of her beautiful and inspiring work with us so don't forget to check back then!

Wendy -x-

Cattitude

The theme for Think Monday Think ATC this week was 'Cats'. I am sharing a couple of ATCs to this theme with various cat images. The image above is a PSX I think (may be wrong) and the image on the ATC below is Tanda Stamps. I have masked the above image and using a wire mesh stamped over the whole ATC. Below I have played with gesso and inks and cut the image up.

I have had a shift change today hence the early post. Have a good day and thanks for visiting!

Wendy -x-

Di Hickman Challenge - 6th February

This is my card for the Di Hickman challenge this week I used a set of stamps recently bought from Joanna Sheen, one of the Serendipity Cling range of stamps - Heart Topiary. The image is coloured with pens and mounted over a patchwork background of pretty backing papers. Embellished with pink satin ribbon.

Wendy -x-

A Purple Arch

The card shared today covers two challenges in one! The Gothic Arch challenge on Sunday was the colour 'Purple' and the Papertake Weekly Challenge was 'Blooms'. The background has been made with various colour purple inks and I have then stamped with a darker colour purple ink pad and a Fine Lace background stamp from Stampin' Up. The image is from a Tuscan Rose CD and I have added a white and purple paper bloom.

Wendy -x-

Black and Ivory

I am sharing a card today that I made as a Notelet to write to someone - I am hoping it ties in with the Sunday Stampers challenge which was monochrome - black and white or black and cream. My card is more a black and ivory and he only cheat bit is the flesh tone on the lady! I have used a satin backing paper and image from the Joanna Sheen Fashion Boutique. I have cut a frame for the image in ivory card and stamped with a Filigree background stamp from Stampin 'Up. This element is perfect for the Arty Girlz challenge this week - 'Frames'. The striped piece has been made using a black Copic pen. Embellishments include Ivory satin ribbon, a photo corner adorned with sticky backed pearls.

Wendy -x-

Tilda & Co Challenge - Romance/Buckle

This week the Tilda & Co Challenge had an either or option - Romance or Buckle. I decided to try and incorporate the two for the card I am sharing with you today. Patterned papers and card are DCWV, hearts have been cut on the Cricut and the large heart embellished with ribbon and a gold buckle, four red brads embellish the corners. The Tilda stamp I have used is so cute - aren't they all! She is bringing you a single Red Rose, how romantic! I bought this stamp, amongst others from Joanna Sheen, but you have to be quick when stocks are in as she keeps disappearing into someone else's basket! These challenges are always so enjoyable and the DT cards so inspirational - if you haven't already you should check the Tilda & Co Challenge blog out!

Wendy -x-

Magnolia meets PSX

The one thing I enjoy about playing with the Tilda stamps is remembering what other stamps you have that could be paired up with them. For this card I have used a PSX Bird Bath stamp along with the Tilda and Bird stamp. I have tried to keep the whole thing colour co-ordinated and mounted it all onto a 5inch square card. The only embellishments are the two brads holding a strip stamped with Versamark and a stamping up filigree stamp. Images are coloured with Copic marker pens.

Wendy -x-

XOXO - Be My Valentine!

After making a set of ATC's to a colour theme of Red, White and Black I thought we would use this combo as the Weekly Card Challenge on the Tanda Stamp Forum. I made the card using DCWV black and white spot paper, to which I added a bit of red with a Copic pen. I used the computer to print a ribbon strip with the wording 'Be My Valentine' and an XOXO embellishment . For the torn script layer and the main topper I have used stamps from the Tanda Stamp Valentine Set 1 and embellished with organza ribbon. This is also my offering for the new challenge from the Craft Swap Forum - Sunday Stampers. You can find this on Pinkle's Blog and the theme this week was 'Love'.

Wendy -x-

Edwin Plays For England!

The Daring Card Makers challenge today was Red and White and my Edwin Footballer stamp landed through the letterbox this morning along with a few other things from Joanna Sheen - perfect for what I needed!. The background technique is one from the new Technique Junkies Newsletter called Oil Pastel Gesso. The Happy Birthday greeting has been stamped onto a piece of card that has been embossed with a Cuttlebug embossing folder.

Wendy -x-