Showing posts with label Sparkle N Sprinkle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sparkle N Sprinkle. Show all posts

Monday, 25 February 2019

a wreath filled with deepest sympathy

Sadly we needed a little too many sympathy cards during 2018.
It's always harder to make them when you need them, so I plan on making some to have ready and waiting in my stash.  This is my second set of designs for 2019.

These CAS cards use a pre-coloured wreath digital stamp from the Fall Cotton Wreath Digital Stamp Set [DIGI3150J] (details and links below) by Sparkle N Sprinkle.
I opened the wreath image in Silhouette Studio, added "with our" to the sentiment banner, sized two to make 5" x 7" card panels, printed on A4 textured cardstock, heat set then manually trimmed to make image panels to add to 5" x 7" card bases.  I played around with the size and position of the wreath so that I could make several slightly different cards.



Next came something I don't do often enough.

I made the card bases with sentiments inside.

One sentiment is a simple "Thinking of you and sending our Deepest Sympathy for your loss" using the same "Deepest Sympathy" sentiment from the Fall Cotton Wreath Digital Stamp Set used on the front of the card and added the extra text (font details below).  I printed the sentiment on a sheets of A4 textured cardstock, manually trimmed down to 10" x 7", scored at 5", folded and burnished with a bone folder and I had a card bases with a sentiment inside.



The other sentiment design is a two pager.
While I still had my original simple sentiment open in Silhouette Studio, I duplicated it (saving the original copy) and added the beautiful "Those We Love" verse from the Memory In Our Hearts Digital Stamp Set to the inside left of the card.  As with the single sentiment, I printed them on sheets of A4 textured cardstock, manually trimmed down to 10" x 7", scored at 5", folded and burnished with a bone folder to make some more card bases.


I adhered the image panels to the card bases with the sentiments inside
and soon had a set of cards completed. 



Here they are, all together
... I'm not so sure that I like the offset one.


These wreaths are warm and wonderful, filled with comfort and love.
I'm so glad knowing that I have these in my stash,
hoping that I won't be needing them for a long time.

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*** INGREDIENTS ***
Sparkle N Sprinkle - digital stamp - wreath with "Deepest Sympathy" sentiment banner
pre-coloured image from the Fall Cotton Wreath Digital Stamp Set [DIGI3150J]
"with our" sentiment - Eras Light ITC font
Sparkle N Sprinkle - digital verse - "Those We Love"
from the Memory In Our Hearts Digital Stamp Set DIGI917DE
American Crafts textured cardstock
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the layers

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:
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Thursday, 14 February 2019

Love is in the air . . .

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

Prize ~ 3 Digital Images

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Today I have used the Emily Showers Of Love Digital Stamp Set [Digi831FS] digital stamp from Sparkle N Sprinkle, one of our generous sponsors this week, to make some cards filled with LOVE.

This delightful digital stamp set comes with the digital image, pre-coloured image and several sentiments.  My road to recovery is very bumpy, so it was wonderful to be able to use the pre-coloured image.  I opened the image in Silhouette Studio and made it in two sizes to fit on to matted A5 card bases.  I added the sentiments and printed them on textured cardstock ... wow ... they came out looking like paintings.  I used my Perfect Layers Rulers to add different matting layers to each panel, adhered to A5 card bases then finished them off with sparkling Stardust Stickles.
It's so hard to capture the delicate sparkle of the raining hearts and purple panel.
... if you click on the photos below you should be able to see some sparkle



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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 - Emily Showers Of Love Digital Stamp Set
[Digi831FS]
American Crafts - 12x12 textured cardstock
American Crafts Pow! Glitter Paper - Grape
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the layers
Stardust Stickles

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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 #185 at the Crafty Gals Corner.
    
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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:
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The Crafter’s Café Challenge Blog - Challenge #212
Theme: Fairy Tale OR I spy with my little Eye something beginning with F
My card has a combination of Fancy Fonts in the sentiment and
the cute image is surrounded by Floating/Fluttering hearts
Tuesday Throwdown - Tuesday Throwdown #425 – Falling Hearts
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes #374 – 375

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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
Carol
Connie
Dawn
Jana
Jeanie
Judy M.
Judy V.
Kleri
Lena
Rae Ann
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, 20 December 2018

Pretty Purple Pansies

I love flowers and I love fancy folds.

You might have seen the pretty pink easel card I shared earlier,
now you get to see my pretty purple pansies easel card.

I used my Silhouette Cameo, a cut file and some digital stamps / papers from the Purple Pansies Digital Bundle Pack With Extras [Digi826-833FS] from Sparkle N Sprinkle to make this 5 1/2" square easel card.

full details can be found HERE






*** INGREDIENTS ***
Sparkle N Sprinkle - digital stamp - Purple Pansies Digital Bundle Pack With Extras [Digi826-833FS]  (I used the pre-coloured Teacup Pansies image, combined with the Watercolour Paper [Purple Multicolour] and Get Well sentiment)

full details can be found HERE or click on the photo below


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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 #82 - Anything Goes
(using SNS stamp or loose glitter or heat set embossing powder or flocking)
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Pretty Pink Pansies

I love flowers and I love fancy folds,
so here is my pretty pink pansies easel card.

I used my Silhouette Cameo, a cut file and some digital stamps / papers from the Purple Pansies Digital Bundle Pack With Extras [Digi826-833FS] from Sparkle N Sprinkle to make this 5 1/2" square easel card.

full details can be found HERE






*** INGREDIENTS ***
Sparkle N Sprinkle - digital stamp - Purple Pansies Digital Bundle Pack With Extras [Digi826-833FS]  (I used the pre-coloured Teacup Pansies image, combined with the Watercolour Paper [Purple Multicolour] and Get Well sentiment)

full details can be found HERE or click on the photo below


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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges (alphabetical order):
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(using SNS stamp or loose glitter or heat set embossing powder or flocking)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes #366 - #367
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5th Blogiversary at the Crafty Gals Corner

It's time for another challenge with us at the

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

This week is very special for us at the Crafty Gals Corner - it's our
5th Blogiversary
CONGRATULATIONS and Thank YouSamantha and Lena
and
we have 7, yes, you read right,
SEVEN sponsor prizes
WINNERS will be announced when the next challenge starts

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The generous sponsors for this challenge are:


Prize ~ $15 Gift Certificate

Prize ~ The 3 Digital Images used by DT

Prize ~ $10 Gift Certificate

Prize ~ 1 digital image
Prize ~ $12 Gift Certificate

Creative Bug on the Loose
Prize ~ 5 Digital images

Prize: $6 Gift Certificate

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Today I have several projects to share.

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 First up is a pair of easel cards made using the Purple Pansies Digital Bundle Pack With Extras [Digi826-833FS] from Sparkle N Sprinkle.
Unfortunately I am unable to colour at the moment, so it was wonderful to use the pre-coloured Teacup Pansies image, combined with the Watercolour Paper (Purple Multicolour) and a digital sentiment, all from the same set.


The card base is a cut file (details below) created using my Silhouette Cameo.
When flat, the card measures 5 1/2" square.

   



   

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 Next comes a stocking stuffer for the kids.

 It is a set of four crayon colouring cards.


These cards are 5 1/2" square and 1/2" thick.
They were made by combining several Bugaboo Stamps digital stamps (details below) and a cut file to make the panels and crayon holders.

Here are the Bugaboo Stamps images waiting to be coloured.

   

   

And here is what the cards look like inside.

Luckily I had purchased a 96-pack of crayons, so
I had plenty of colours to choose from for each card.

   

  


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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 - Purple Pansies Digital Bundle Pack With Extras [Digi826-833FS]  (I used the pre-coloured Teacup Pansies image, combined with the Watercolour Paper [Purple Multicolour] and Get Well sentiment)
Bugaboo Stamps - digital stamp - Reindeer Blocks
Bugaboo Stamps - Santa Tree combined with Rudolph Presents
smooth and textured cardstock
Silhouette Cameo
Silhouette Design Store - cut file - Design ID #241330
Birthday Easel Card By Jamie Cripps
(I added the sentiment panel instead of using the flip tab)
Silhouette Design Store cut file Design ID #249841
Happy Birthday Coloring Card - Cactus - by MiniLou
(note: I enlarged the outer card frame and added the original sized crayon holders to a scalloped square, I also used Bugaboo digital stamps instead of the cactus image supplied with the cut file)
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive
Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Adhesive
crayola crayons

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Sending a big Thank You to all our generous 5th Blogiversary sponsors for 
Challenge #181 - Anything Goes at the Crafty Gals Corner.
    
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