Thursday, 28 December 2017

Crafty Gals Corner 3rd Blogiversary & challenge

It's time for another challenge with us at the

This week we are letting our creative juices flow with
Challenge #155 - Anything Goes
& 3rd Blogiversary BLOG HOP
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Crafty Gals Corner Blogiversary!! We are so excited for you to join in the fun this week as we celebrate three years of friendship, fun, and of course challenges! To help us celebrate we have NINE amazing sponsors who have blessed us with some amazing images, and are offering prizes. We hope you participate in this wonderful event and may you all have a wonderful holiday with your loved one and we will see you in 2018! Thanks for your continued support crafties!

 Here is a list of our DT members.

Tracy (that's me and yes, I have BLOG CANDY)

Now, take a look at our wonderful sponsors and their very generous prizes

Prize: 2 Digital Images

Prize: 3 Digital Images

Prize: 2 Digital Images

 Kitty Bee Designs
Prize: 1 digital image

Prize: 3 Digital Images

Melonheadz
Prize: 1 Bundle of your choice - no combo packs

 My Besties
Prize: The following 3 images

The Paper Nest Dolls
Prize: $20 gift Certificate

 Polkadoodles
Prize: $15 Gift Certificate

Sparkle N Sprinkle
Prize: $15 Gift Certificate

 ~~~*~~~*~~~

Today I have used the following digital stamps from our generous sponsors:
Last Tree In The Shop - Dr. Digi
Unicorn Li'l' Miss Sugarpops Collection - Polkadoodles
Cattelya Friendship [Digi818b] - Sparkle N Sprinkle

click HERE or on the image below
if you would like to learn more about my Dr. Digi card




click HERE or on the image below
if you would like to learn more about my Polkadoodles card



click HERE or on the image below
if you would like to learn more about my Sparkle N Sprinkle card

~~~*~~~*~~~

 Sending a big Thank You to all the wonderful sponsors for supplying the digital stamps used by the Design Team today and for sponsoring our 3rd Blogiversary & Challenge #155 at the Crafty Gals Corner.
    
~~~*~~~*~~~

Were you wondering about the BLOG CANDY?
... don't worry, I didn't forget
For your chance to
win $10 to spend at Beccy's Place,
all you need to do is tell me your favourite way to colour in your comment on this post.
I confess to being addicted to my Copic markers.
Entries close 10pm AEST 3rd Januay 2018
Random winner will be announced 4th January 2018
Prize must be claimed by 10pm 11th January 2018

 ~~~*~~~*~~~

 Don't forget to keep hopping,
I hope you get inspired along the way
and get to create a project to enter our
3rd Blogiversary Challenge
HAPPY HOPPING
&
GOOD LUCK

 HERE
is the link back to the Crafty Gals Corner blog
Posted by at 40 comments:
Labels: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Wednesday, 27 December 2017

check out the Paper Smooches PS DT Blog Hop

YES, it's time for the

It's Pep Rally Week on the Paper Smooches Blog.
Kim and the DT are sharing fun and fabulous projects using the
one new stamp set and four new dies
from the January 2018 release.
 
CREATIVE INSPIRATION

CRAFTY TEMPTATION

AND

the chance to WIN one of FOUR $25 Paper Smooches gift certificates too!!!

AWESOME!!!

Head on over to the
Paper Smooches Blog
and get hopping now,
GOOD LUCK :)

Here are some links to their store if you want to check out all the crafty delights they have to tempt and inspire.  The new releases will be available to purchase 8pm PT 3rd January 2018.
    
Posted by at No comments:
Labels:

A tunnel to Christmas & the Crafty Gals Corner 3rd Blogiversary

It's time for another challenge with us at the
This week we are letting our creative juices flow with
Challenge #155 - Anything Goes
& 3rd Blogiversary BLOG HOP

 ~~~*~~~*~~~

click HERE
to catch a glimpse of all the cards I shared for our 3rd Blogiversary
and learn more about all our amazing sponsors, awesome prizes
and BLOG HOP!
... yes, I have BLOG CANDY for a lucky winner

~~~*~~~*~~~

This post is to share more details about the card I made using the
Last Tree In The Shop digital stamp
from Polkadoodles, one of our generous sponsors this week.

Here is the front of my card.
As you can see, there are some fancy folds hiding inside.



Check out the surprise inside the "tunnel".


 This is a new-to-me style called a tunnel fold card.


I planned my card on my Silhouette Studio mat, using a combination of this tutorial by Jen from Koala T Crafts and parts of a purchased cutting file (details below).
The folded card 4 1/4" wide x 5 1/2" tall.

I printed the image on textured cardstock, heat set then coloured with Wink Of Stella Glitter Pens.  These pens are great for blending too.  I put down a layer of lighter colour, added a touch of the darker shade then blended it out.  I thought the sparkle contrasted nicely with the sad little tree, so added even more by colouring the background with my Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush.


I cut the front panel and matting layers using my Silhouette Cameo.
I scored the fold lines using my scoreboard and burnished them with my bone folder, making crisp folds and hopefully taking some of the bulk away.  I adhered the matting layers in place on the front and inside panels, added the sentiment to the front, then adhered the front and back panels together to complete this fancy fold tunnel card.  The die cut sentiment is several layers adhered together, finished off with a touch of Wink Of Stella Sparkle to match the inside.



*** INGREDIENTS ***
Dr. Digi - digital stamp - Last Tree In The Shop
Wink Of Stella Glitter Pens
Wink Of Stella Clear Glitter Brush
American Crafts - 12x12 textured cardstock - Vanilla
Kaisercraft - 12x12 patterned paper - Silent Night Collection - Sing Carols
Silhouette Cameo
Silhouette Design Store - Design ID #137012
Flip Flap Card Circle by Lori Whitlock
score board
embossing stylus & cake of soap
bone folder
Sizzix Big Shot
Ultimate Crafts - Merry Christmas Script Die
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the layers
Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Adhesive - to adhere the sentiment

~~~*~~~*~~~
Sending a big Thank You to Dr. Digi for supplying the digital stamp I used today and for being a sponsor for our 3rd Blogiversary & Challenge #155 with us at the Crafty Gals Corner.
  
don't forget to click HERE
to catch a glimpse of all the cards I shared for our 3rd Blogiversary
and learn more about our amazing sponsors & awesome prizes!
  I look forward to seeing your creations.

~~~*~~~*~~~
I am going to enter my card in the following challenges (alphabetical order):
~~~*~~~*~~~

A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge - Challenge #58 - Anything Goes
Christmas Cards All Year 'Round - December - Anything Goes
as long as it's Holiday related
Come and Get It Challenges - last challenge - Christmas
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog - December Challenge - Merry Christmas
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - CHNC Challenge 365 - Anything Goes
... as long as it's Christmas, Optional Theme - use the word "Christmas"
Hiding In My Craft Room - HIMCR #332 - Any Holiday
Koala T Crafts - December (final) Challenge - Anything Goes
QKR Stampede - Challenge #275 - Santa or Anything Goes
my little Christmas Tree is waiting for Santa to arrive
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog - Simon Says: Anything Goes
The 12 Months Of Christmas Link Up - Challenge #36 - Anything Goes
optional theme: Christmas Cupcakes

Posted by at 17 comments:
Labels: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Fabulous flowers & the Crafty Gals Corner 3rd Blogiversary

It's time for another challenge with us at the

 This week we are letting our creative juices flow with
Challenge #155 - Anything Goes
& 3rd Blogiversary BLOG HOP

 ~~~*~~~*~~~

click HERE
to catch a glimpse of all the cards I shared for our 3rd Blogiversary
and learn more about all our amazing sponsors, awesome prizes
and BLOG HOP!
... yes, I have BLOG CANDY for a lucky winner

 ~~~*~~~*~~~

This post is to share more details about the card I made using the
Cattelya Friendship digital stamp
from Sparkle N Sprinkle, one of our generous sponsors this week.

Yes, it's another fancy fold.
This time I've made a shadow box card.


I started out on my Silhouette Studio design mat, taking purchased cut file (details below), planning and sizing all the panels needed to make these fancy folds, with matting panels inside the window and for the back.  Note: this cut file comes with holes in the scallops and I removed them, originally planning on adding rhinestones in their place.

The folded card is 7" wide x 5 7/8" tall x 1" deep.
The flat card is 8 1/8" wide x 5 7/8" tall.

I printed the image panel on X-Press It Blending Card, heat set then coloured with Copic markers, using some photos of "real" Cattelya orchid flowers to guide me, especially for the throat of the flowers and the ruffles of the petals.


While the card has wonderful dimension when popped out and standing,
it folds flat for mailing, which is a real bonu$.
(no, the $ isn't a typo, thicker letters get charged at parcel rate$ here)



I made a contrasting panel for the back for adding a sentiment and writing a message.
The matting makes the card sturdier and I think it makes a nicer finish too.


*** INGREDIENTS ***
Sparkle N Sprinkle - digital stamp - Cattelya Friendship [Digi818b]
artwork by Beccy from Beccy's Place
X-Press It A5 Blending Card
Copic markers - flowers - RV00-63-66-69 + Y11-13-15-17-38
Copic markers - foliage - YG01-03-25-67-99
American Crafts - 12x12 textured cardstock - Primaries
- Grape and Orchid
Silhouette Cameo
Silhouette Design Store - Design ID #26665
Shadow Box Card by Alaa' K
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the layers
Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Adhesive - to adhere the window "frame"

 ~~~*~~~*~~~
Sending a big Thank You to Polkadoodles for supplying the digital stamp I used today and for being a sponsor for our 3rd Blogiversary & Challenge #155 with us at the Crafty Gals Corner.
  
don't forget to click HERE
to catch a glimpse of all the cards I shared for our 3rd Blogiversary
and learn more about our amazing sponsors & awesome prizes!
  I look forward to seeing your creations.

~~~*~~~*~~~
I am going to enter my card in the following challenges (alphabetical order):
~~~*~~~*~~~

A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge - Challenge #58 - Anything Goes
Beccy's Place - December Challenge - Anything Goes
this beautiful image was designed by Beccy from Beccy's Place
Colour It! Create It! Show It Off! - December Challenge - Christmas/Anything Goes
Digi Choosday Craft Challenge - Wk 51 - Anything Goes
Morgan's ArtWorld - Challenge #25 - Anything Goes
QKR Stampede - Challenge #275 - Santa or Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog - Simon Says: Anything Goes
Through The Craft Room Door - TTCRD ATG Challenge for the week 12-26-17

Posted by at 16 comments:
Labels: , , , , , , , ,

Magical unicorn wishes & the Crafty Gals Corner 3rd Blogiversary

It's time for another challenge with us at the

This week we are letting our creative juices flow with
Challenge #155 - Anything Goes
& 3rd Blogiversary BLOG HOP

 ~~~*~~~*~~~

click HERE
to catch a glimpse of all the cards I shared for our 3rd Blogiversary
and learn more about all our amazing sponsors, awesome prizes
and BLOG HOP!
... yes, I have BLOG CANDY for a lucky winner

~~~*~~~*~~~

This post is to share more details about the card I made using the
Unicorn Li'l' Miss Sugarpops Collection digital stamp
from Polkadoodles, one of our generous sponsors this week.

 I love fancy folds and this is a different take on the gate fold design.

While the stars and patterned paper on the front panels look pretty,
the surprise hidden inside is, dare I say, ... magical?!?!?




I started out on my Silhouette Studio design mat, taking purchased cut file (details below), planning and sizing all the panels needed to make these fancy folds, with matted panels inside and out.
The folded card is 4 7/8" wide x 6 1/4" tall.
It's smaller than my usual cards but that's the largest I could get
when cutting the base from a 12x12" sheet of cardstock.

I created "mirror images" of the front matting panels so that I could mat inside the card too.  I also made matting panels to go under the image panel inside and the sentiment panel on the back.  I sized the image and sentiment panels to suit the matting panels.

I cut all the panels with my Silhouette Cameo, except for the image panel.
I prefer to cut the heavy weight blending card by hand.

I printed the image panel on X-Press It Blending Card, heat set then coloured with Copic markers.  To add to the magic of this precious unicorn, I added Stickles to the manes & tails and clear Wink of Stella sparkle to the stars & rainbow.  I also added sparkle to the stars on the card and to the darker dots on the patterned paper panels.



I finished it off with clusters of sparkling rhinestones.
... I confess, it was totally unplanned
I made a little "oops" under the toy unicorn and the rhinestones hid it perfectly.
The extra sparkle is quite lovely.



I double matted the back panel with a sentiment
and plenty of space to write a special birthday message.


*** INGREDIENTS ***
Polkadoodles - digital stamp - Unicorn Li'l' Miss Sugarpops Collection
Copic markers - skin - E0000-000-00-11
Copic markers - stars - Y35-38
Copic markers - body - YR20-21-23-24-27
Copic markers - mane & tail - R20-21-22-24-27
Copic markers - horns & rainbow
R24-27 + YR16 + Y35-38 + Y11-13-15 + YG03-17-67 + B12-14-16
American Crafts - 12x12 textured cardstock - Autumn
- Butterscotch
American Crafts - 12x12 textured cardstock - Summer
- Sunflower
Kaisercraft - 12x12 patterned paper - Sugar Sugar Collection - Chocolate Drops
Silhouette Cameo
Silhouette Design Store - Design ID #140750
Star Tri-Fold Card by Sweet Afton
Stickles - Fruit Punch - to add sparkle to the manes, tails & patterned paper
Wink Of Stella - Clear Glitter Brush - to add sparkle to the horns & stars
rhinestones - coloured with Copic marker R24
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the layers
Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Adhesive - to adhere the stars

~~~*~~~*~~~
Sending a big Thank You to Polkadoodles for supplying the digital stamp I used today and for being a sponsor for our 3rd Blogiversary & Challenge #155 with us at the Crafty Gals Corner.
  
don't forget to click HERE
to catch a glimpse of all the cards I shared for our 3rd Blogiversary
and learn more about our amazing sponsors & awesome prizes!
  I look forward to seeing your creations.

~~~*~~~*~~~
I am going to enter my card in the following challenges (alphabetical order):
~~~*~~~*~~~

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Challenge #9 - Anything With A Critter Goes
my card features two mythical creatures - unicorns
A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge - Challenge #58 - Anything Goes
Colour It! Create It! Show It Off! - December Challenge - Christmas/Anything Goes
Crafty Creations Challenges - Challenge #357 - Anything Goes
Digi Choosday Craft Challenge - Wk 51 - Anything Goes
Koala T Crafts - December (final) Challenge - Anything Goes
Morgan's ArtWorld - Challenge #25 - Anything Goes
QKR Stampede - Challenge #275 - Santa or Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog - Simon Says: Party
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog - Simon Says: Party Time
The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog - Challenge #118 – Stars and/or Snowflakes
Through The Craft Room Door - TTCRD ATG Challenge for the week 12-26-17
Posted by at 21 comments:
Labels: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Wednesday, 20 December 2017

Anything Goes with us at the Crafty Gals Corner

It's time for another challenge with us at the

This week we are letting our creative juices flow with
Challenge #154 - Anything Goes

The sponsor for this challenge is:
Faery Ink
Prize: 3 Digital Images

~~~*~~~*~~~

Today I have used the Tottie Birthday Cupcake digital stamp from Faery Ink, our generous sponsor this week, to make an A5 top folding birthday card.

I printed the image on A5 X-Press It blending cardstock, heat set, then coloured
with Copic markers, adding a touch of Wink Of Stella sparkle to the frosting and flame.

 I covered the front of an A5 top folding card base with dark pink cardstock,
then trimmed cardstock layers to coordinate with the patterned paper.

 After trimming and matting the image panel, I popped it in place
with a layer of foam over the patterned paper.  

Lucky last, I scattered some sequins, as if Tottie was
throwing them as she leapt out of the cupcake.

Of course I have some more photos to share ...
just click on the image if you want to see the detail in full screen

   
 



*** INGREDIENTS ***
Faery Ink Art - digital stamp - Tottie Birthday Cupcake
Copic markers - skin - E0000-000-00-11-93
Copic markers - eyes - YG03-25-67
Copic markers - lips - RV23-25
Copic markers - hair - E31-33-35-37
Copic markers - bows - RV25-29
Copic markers - top - RV23-29 + V12
Copic markers - cupcake frosting - Y35-38
Copic markers - cupcake - RV23-25 + V12
Copic markers - candle - V12 + RV23
Copic markers - flame - Y13-15-17
Kaisercraft - 6 1/2" paper pad - Fiesta Collection
Wink Of Stella Clear Glitter Brush (cupcake frosting & flame)
Pretty Pink Posh sequins
Sizzix Big Shot
Paper Smooches - Birthday Words Dies
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the layers
Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Adhesive - to adhere the sentiment & sequins

~~~*~~~*~~~
Sending a big Thank You to Faery Ink for supplying the digital stamp I used today and for being the sponsor for Challenge #154 Anything Goes with us at the Crafty Gals Corner.
    
I hope you enjoyed my card and that you feel inspired to
get creative and make a project for our challenge.

~~~*~~~*~~~
I am going to enter my card in the following challenges (alphabetical order):
Posted by at 12 comments:
Labels: , , , , ,
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)