Showing posts with label Blog Hop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blog Hop. Show all posts

Wednesday, 8 January 2020

and the winner is . . .

You may remember that I offered a prize on my blog as part of our
6th Blogiversary Blog Hop with the Crafty Gals Corner HERE.

The prize is a $10 Gift Certificate to Beccy's Place,
one of my favourite Australian stamp designers.

The RANDOM winner chosen using the
True Random Number Generator is

NanaConnie

CONGRATULATIONS NanaConnie!

Please email me using the “contact me” tool on the right hand side of my blog to claim your $10 gift certificate to Beccy’s Place.  You must claim you prize before 7pm AEST 15th January 2020.


Thursday, 12 December 2019

'Tis the Season to Celebrate and to Hop Along with the Crafty Gals Corner

It's time for another challenge and 6th Blogiversary Blog Hop at the

This week we are letting our creative juices flow with
Challenge #202 - 'Tis the Season
(Anything to celebrate this festive season)
Crafty Gals Corner Challenges are monthly.
Each crafter may only submit 3 projects per challenge.

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The sponsor for this challenge is:


Digi Doodle Studios
Prize ~ 3 Digi Stamps

In addition, Crafty Gals Corner will also be sponsoring the following prizes:
1 pair of LulaRoe Leggings
(So you'll be nice and comfy while making your next project)
and
1 x $5.00 gift certificate to digi store of choice.

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As I mentioned earlier, it's not just a new challenge, it's also our
so I'm thrilled to say hello and welcome to our 6th Blogiversary blog hop.
To start off the celebration and to be eligible to win the sponsor prize, you'll have to visit each blog, leave a comment on each blog and collect a secret letter from each Design Team member along the way.  At the end of the hop, go over to Crafty Gals Corner blog and leave a comment with the Secret Word!
*** Don't forget, to be eligible for a prize, you must comment on all the blogs for the 6th Blogiversary Blog Hop, as well as on the Crafty Gals Corner blog post with the secret word ... you never know, you might even find some Blog Candy along the way. ***
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Here are the blogs to visit,
I'm the second last stop before finishing at the Crafty Gals Corner.
Happy Hopping and Good Luck :)
Don't forget to leave a comment before you leave.

Billie - the first stop for the Blog Hop
Carol
Tracy - you're here
my secret letter is "U"
. . . and I have a PRIZE to share too . . .
For your chance to win a $10 Gift Certificate to Beccy's Place, make sure you leave a comment BEFORE midnight 31st December 2019, letting me know if you enjoy using digital stamps, "real" stamps or both.  It would be great if you were to follow my blog too but it is not a requirement.  GOOD LUCK!
WINNER to be announced January 2020.
Crafty Gals Corner - the lucky last stop for the Blog Hop

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Today I have used the Ginger Spice Cocoa Mug digital stamp from Digi Doodle Studios, our generous sponsors this week, to make a cute and tasty Christmas card.



I printed the image on X-Press It blending card, heat set, colouring with Copic markers then die cut with a nesting circle die.  I cut a 5 3/4" panel of patterned paper, matted with white cardstock, timmed to 1/16" border, matted with green cardstock, trimmed to 3/16" border then adhered the panel to a card base.  I layered the image panel with an offset circle and doily, adhering the layers in place with liquid adhesive.  I finished the card off with a die cut sentiment, which I layered for extra dimension.
The finished card is 6 1/4" square.



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NOW it's YOUR turn!

I hope that I have inspired you to get creative
and look forward to seeing your projects fill the gallery for
Crafty Gals Corner Challenges are bi-weekly.
Each crafter may only submit 3 projects per challenge.

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*** INGREDIENTS ***
Digi Doodle Studiosdigital stamp - Ginger Spice Cocoa Mug
X-Press It A4 Blending Card
Copic markers - gingerbread - E21-23-25-27 + E01-02 cheeks
Copic markers - mug - B91-93-95 + B91-93-95 + R81-83 + C0-1
Copic markers - chocolate drips & chocolate cupcake - E74-77-79
Copic markers - bows - R81-83-85-89
Copic markers - bag of cocoa - E74-77-79 + R81-83-85 + E21-23
Copic markers - cupcake wrapper & wafers - E30-31-33-35
Copic markers - mint candy swirls & canes - G43 + C0-1
Copic markers - marshmallows - C0-1
Copic markers - shadows - W0-1-3
12x12 textured cardstock
smooth white cardstock - card base
Perfect Layers Rulers
Sizzix Big Shot
nesting circles die
Kaisercraft - decorative dies - Doilies
release paper - I always use this for detailed die cuts
Paper Smooches - Christmas Words Dies
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the layers
Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Adhesive - to adhere the sentiment

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Sending a big Thank You to Digi Doodle Studios for supplying the digital stamp I used today and for being a sponsor for Challenge #202 at the Crafty Gals Corner.
    
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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:
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A Gem Of A Challenge - Wk 24 – Anything Goes

A Perfect Time To Craft - December Challenge #12 – Anything Goes
Addicted To Stamps Challenge - Challenge #180 – Our Last Challenge
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - Challenge #242 – Christmas / Winter + A Sentiment
Cardz 4 Galz - Challenge #111 – Cute Christmas
Cute As A Button Challenge Blog - Challenge #51 – Anything Goes optional twist: Let It Snow
Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog - December Challenge – Get Ready For Winter / Christmas
Digi Choosday Craft Challenge - Wk50 – Anything Goes
Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenge Blog - Challenge #3 - Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Craft Challenge - Wk49 – Anything Goes
Rabisco Challenge - Challenge #17 December 2019
The 12 Months Of Christmas Link Up - Challenge #60 – Anything Goes
optional twist: Layer It Up - I have used lots of layers
The Corrosive Challenge Blog - Challenge #12 – Anything Goes
The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog - Challenge #142 – Christmas Cuties
The Paper Shelter - 9th Birthday – Birthday / Celebrations
Time Out Challenges - Challenge #150 – Merry & Cheerful

Thursday, 3 January 2019

Snow much fun at the Crafty Gals Corner . . . with a Blog Hop and a giveaway too

It's time for another challenge with us at the

This week we are letting our creative juices flow with
Crafty Gals Corner Challenges are bi-weekly.
Each crafter may only submit 3 projects per challenge.

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The sponsors for this challenge are:

Prize ~ $15 Gift Certificate

Bugaboo Stamps
Prize ~ $12 Gift Certificate

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We are also having a Blog Hop to introduce you to the 2019 Crafty Gals Corner Design Team Members, old and new.  I'm the last stop on the hop, so I hope you will drop by and visit everyone, check out their fun snowy projects ... you never know, you might find some Blog Candy along the way.  I have a prize for one lucky commenter, details at the end of this post.
If you get lost, you can find all the links here on my blog
or at the start on the Crafty Gals Corner Blog HERE
Tracy - that's me and you're here

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Today I have used the Winter Flamingos Set 2 digital stamp set from
Sparkle N Sprinkle (details & link below),
 one of our generous sponsors this week,
to make a card-in-a-box.




I used my Silhouette Studio to plan, size and cut the elements for this card.  I started by opening the cut file for the snowflake card-in-a-box (links below), adding the digital flamingo stamp and sentiment (from the same stamp set), then sizing the digital stamps to fit on to the matting panels of the card.  (Note: this cut file comes with elements to cut from the main panel - I replaced them with the digital image and sentiment.)  I printed the image and sentiment panels then cut with my Silhouette Cameo.  I cut the card panels and some extra, smaller re-sized snowflakes.

As I printed the flamingo image on textured cardstock, I carefully coloured the image with Copic markers.  It doesn't blend as well as blending cardstock but I'm really happy how it turned out.  I scored the folds of the card base, assembled the layers, then adhered them in place with liquid adhesive.  Next came the "bridges" in the middle of the card.  They are a bit fiddly to secure in place but once they're there and the snowflakes added, it is well worth the effort.  I attached some snowflakes to strips of acetate to add some "floating" snowflakes to this fun card.  I die cut some smaller snowflakes and added them to fill the "gaps" and add some dimension.




I confess that my writing on our Christmas cards was pretty ordinary this year,
so I decided to print a sentiment, leaving me with minimal handwriting.



It's a fun fold with lots of dimension that folds flat for mailing.


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NOW it's YOUR turn!

I hope that I have inspired you to get creative
and look forward to seeing your projects fill the gallery for
Crafty Gals Corner Challenges are bi-weekly.
Each crafter may only submit 3 projects per challenge.

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*** INGREDIENTS ***
Sparkle N Sprinkle - digital stamp - Winter Flamingos Set 2 Digital Stamp Set
[DIGI861SK] - a design by Sasayaki Glitter
Copic markers - flamingo - R000-20-21-22-24
Copic markers - boots, scarf & hat - YG03-25-67
Copic markers - beak - T3-5-7-9
American Crafts - 12x12 textured cardstock
Silhouette Cameo
Silhouette Design Store - Design ID #110416
Snowflake Card In A Box by Suzanne Cannon
Sizzix Big Shot
Kaisercraft decorative dies - DD446 Mini Snowflakes
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the layers
Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Adhesive - to adhere the snowflakes
glue dots - to adhere the acetate & snowflakes
foam dots - to adhere some snowflakes

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Sending a big Thank You to Sparkle N Sprinkle for supplying the digital stamp I used today and for being a sponsor for Challenge #182 at the Crafty Gals Corner.
    
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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges (alphabetical order):
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Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog – January Anything Goes Challenge #59
Creatalicious Challenges - Challenge #154 – Anything Goes
optional – Something New 
I have used a new cut file, a new set of dies and a new digital stamp
Cut It Up Challenge Blog – Challenge #164 – New Years Resolutions
This card showcases my goal to be more flamboyant & adventurous with my card designs AND to make a Christmas card /s each month to avoid the end-of-year rush 
Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog – January Theme: Use Something New
I have used a new cut file, a new set of dies and a new digital stamp
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog - LTSCB #117 - Anything Goes
Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - Challenge 411 – Anything Goes
Pile It On - Challenge #149 – Shaped Cards and/or Add A Charm
QKR Stampede – Challenge #328 – Anything Goes
Sasayaki Glitter - December Challenge - Happy Holidays
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog - Simon Says: Something New
I have used a new cut file, a new set of dies and a new digital stamp
Sparkle N Sprinkle Monthly Creative Challenge – January Challenge
using SNS image or loose glitter or heat set embossing powder
The 12 Months Of Christmas Link Up – Challenge #49 – Anything Christmas Goes
optional twist: anything BUT rectangle
The Crafty Addicts Challenge Blog - Challenge 55 - Anything Goes
optional theme - It's Christmas
Worldwide Open Design Team Challenge - Challenge #12 Anything DT Goes

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Blog Hop
GIVEAWAY
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I am giving away a $10 Gift Certificate to Beccy's Place,
one of my favourite stamp designers and she's an Aussie too!
If you would like to win $10 to spend on digital stamps from Beccy's shop, all you need to do is leave a comment letting me know what your favourite colouring medium is.
If you follow my blog, leave another comment letting me know for a 2nd entry.
GOOD LUCK
Winner will be announced on my blog in two weeks time,
when the next Crafty Gals Corner challenge goes live.
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Thursday, 4 January 2018

and the BLOG CANDY WINNER is . . .

Remember my BLOG CANDY giveaway from our

Lots of people came to visit,
several left comments
and
FIVE people entered for the chance to win

So, without further ado,
I am pleased to announce that the lucky winner is


Alexander Kretschmann

CONGRATULATIONS Alexander!

Please use the "contact me" section on the top right hand side of my blog
to claim your prize.
Prize must be claimed by 10pm AEST 11th January 2018

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

Prize: $20 gift Certificate

Polkadoodles
Prize: $15 Gift Certificate

Sparkle N Sprinkle
Prize: $15 Gift Certificate

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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



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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.
    
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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

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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

Wednesday, 27 December 2017

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

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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

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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

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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.

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