STUCK ON U SKETCHES DESIGN TEAM REVEAL - 5 STEPS TO THE PERFECT LAYOUT

 

STUCK ON U SKETCHES

 

Hi everyone and welcome to my blog and the
STUCK ON U SKETCHES DESIGN TEAM REVEAL.
Todays sketch is by the lovely Nanne. I love this sketch, simple yet stunning. Do give it a go. I have instructions on how to put this layout together for you.

FIVE STEPS TO THE PERFECT LAYOUT
Step 1 - The Focal Point
Choose photo/photos, matt them in co-ordinating cardstock so that they stand out on your page.
I chose my daughters jacket and the garden greenery in this page.
Step 2 - The Background
Choose the background cardstock or pretty paper to co-ordinate with matted photo, choose all matching embellishments etc.
Step 3 - The Border
Always try to use a border to bring the page together.
In this case it is the picket fence.
Step 4 - The Embellishments
The best part, time to decorate with flowers, butterflies, leaves etc.
Step 5 - The Title and Journaling
By putting a title on the layout, you give meaning to the page.
The Journaling, on the page or hidden, lets everyone know what is going on and gives you the chance to add your thoughts/ memories.
My journaling is slightly hidden on the tag.

HERES HOW
STEP 1 THE FOCAL POINT
Matt photo onto cardstock. Cut out an 8inch circle in pretty paper, matt onto the same colour cardstock. Ink stitches stamp all around the edge of the circle. 
STEP 2 THE BACKGROUND
Attach these to the background paper.
Cut out five one inch strips, ink the edges in the same ink and adhere as per the sketch.
STEP 3 THE BORDER
Die cut a picket fence, adhere.
STEP 4 THE EMBELLISHMENTS
Stamp and die cut some flowers, add pearl centres, attach with a glue gun.  Die cut some branches/leafs, ink the edges, attach. Add some mini roses.
STEP 5 THE TITLE AND JOURNALING
Write journaling on a tag, ink the edges, adhere.
Die cut the title, ink the edges, adhere.
SCRAPPY STASH
Pretty papers - Daphne collection paper pad - Heartfelt Creations
Bazzill cardstock, green, dark green and burgundy
Deckle edge scissors for the circle
Prima In-Stitches stamp
Burgundy, green and pink chalk inks
Picket fence die
Classic Leaf stamp and die - H. Creations
Flower stamp and die - H. Creations
Mini roses x 9
Sticky back pearls x 9
Mini tag
Alphabet die
Hot glue gun.

I HOPE YOU ENJOYED MY TUTORIAL ON  5 STEPS TO THE PERFECT LAYOUT. 
DO VISIT ALL THE OTHER DESIGNERS FOR LOTS MORE INSPIRATION. MANY THANKS.
BYE FOR NOW.

CARD INSPIRATION - THANK YOU

 

Hi everyone, if you have come for some card inspiration I have a How To here.

I have used a card panel from a Heartfelt Creations paper pad which measures 5 x 5 inches, but you could just layer up your own using a couple of layers of pretty papers.

Next matt panel onto black cardstock - 5.5 x 5.5inches

Attach this to a 6 x 6 inch pretty paper

Attach to a 6 x 6 inch card blank

Now make a pretty black border, I used a spellbinders die

Decorate with hand made flowers, pearls, butterfly and hand cut clock faces

Cut out a sentiment from the paper pack, double matt and adhere.

STASH

Heartfelt Creations Paper Collection Pad - Once Upon A Time

Black cardstock

Spellbinders square nestabilities die

Majestic Blooms Die - H.Creations

Clock faces

Butterfly

Sticky back pearls

LINKS

Heartfelt Creations http://www.heartfeltcreations.us/

Butterflies - http://uk.pinterest.com/caroleanne345/butterflies/

Clock faces - http://uk.pinterest.com/caroleanne345/clocks/

Majestic Blooms Flower Tutorial -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jF2t1v3uG4

 

MANY THANKS FOR VISITING MY BLOG TODAY

I HOPE YOU GIVE MY CARD A GO

BYE FOR NOW

 

 

 

CHRISTMAS CARD INSPIRATION

 

Hi everyone and welcome to my blog.

Have you started making your Christmas Cards yet?

If not, here is one to get you going.

For this card I used a sketch from Feeling Sketchy for my inspiration.

Sketch #103

 

Feeling Sketchy

 

HERES HOW

 

Take a card blank (mine is 6x8inches) and cover with pretty Christmas paper. I used two co-ordinating papers and added  a gold peel-off strip to cover the join.

Next cut out a sheet of cream card 5x7inches, ink the edges and adhere to the centre of the card

Adhere another co-ordinating sheet of paper 4.34x6.34 inches, ink the edges

Attach a strip of gold card just off centre

Attach flourishes as per the sketch

Make three poinsettias from red cardstock, add  glitter and gems and adhere

Cut and stamp two leaves, adhere

Add sentiment

Add mini roses.

STASH USED

Cream, Gold, Red, Green cardstock

Gold peel-off strip

Gold peel-off sentiment

Christmas papers - Hobbycraft Christmas Collection Pack

Gold glitter glue

Three gems

Three mini roses

Poinsettia dies - Spellbinders

Poinsettia Stamps - Heartfelt Creations

Flourish Swirls die

Brown chalk ink

 

MANY THANKS

BYE FOR NOW

 

 

 

CARDABILITIES # 109

 

 

Hi everyone and welcome to my blog.

Today I have some card inspiration for you.

I  have used the Cardabilities sketch #109.

CARDABILITIES

Click on the link above to be taken there.

HERES HOW

Take a 5x7inch blank card and cover the front with your chosen pretty paper.

Stamp the background with a Christmas script stamp.

Stamp and cut out a branch, add glitter, adhere as per the sketch.

Cut out a mini circle in gold card and attach as per the sketch.

Stamp and cut out a small poinsettia, add glitter and a brad.

Attach as per the sketch.

Cut out a title, add glitter and a gem, adhere with foam pads.

Stamp around the edges with a stitches stamp using green chalk in.

Add some mini gems down one side.

STASH USED

Christmas Paper Collection from Heartfelt Creations

Blank card

Classic Leaf stamp and die from Heartfelt Creations

Poinsettia stamp and die Heartfelt Creations/Spellbinders

Circle cut using Spellbinders Nestabilities Stately Circles

Olive green chalk ink

In-Stitches stamp from Prima

Glitter - my stash

Gems - my stash

Foam pads

Red brad

Christmas script background stamp - Heartfelt Creations.

 

MANY THANKS FOR VISITING ME TODAY

I HOPE YOU FOUND SOME INSPIRATION

HAVE A GREAT DAY

BYE FOR NOW.

 

 

 

 



CARDABILITIES DESIGN TEAM

 

http://cardabilities.blogspot.ca/2014/10/design-team-announcement.html

WELCOME TO MY BLOG TODAY

 

I have some brilliant news, I am so excited to announce that I have been included in the Cardabilities Design Team!!

 

You will love these amazing sketches by the very talented

Karan Gerber

Her sketches are absolutely beautiful, I know you will love using them.

This is the Sketch blog that will challenge you to get out of your
comfort zone when it comes to paper and embellishments.

 

Cardabilities are an international sketch challenge blog and encourage scrappers and crafters internationally to take part in our regular reveals. We have an international Design Team that will create projects based on the current sketch that just might give you the push you need.

 

On the 15th and 30th of every month, we will release a

brand new sketch which you will have about 2 weeks to complete.

 

So what are you waiting for! Click on the link - CARDABILITIES  where you will find tons of inspiration for those cards.

And you never know, you may just make featured designer too!

Many thanks for visiting me today,

AND don't forget I will always do a tutorial to go with the card/sketch.

 

BYE FOR NOW

 



 

STUCK ON U SKETCHES DESIGN TEAM REVEAL AND BLOG HOP WINNERS - Oct 10th

Hi everyone and welcome to my blog and the
STUCK ON U SKETCHES DESIGN TEAM REVEAL.
Today we have another fabulous sketch by our lovely Nanne, that I know you will love, I did, its super easy, super fast and super fun.
Also we have out latest Blog Hop Winners!!! Yay!!!

All September winners (grand prizes and blog hops)

announced TODAY!

JUST GO TO STUCK ON U SKETCHES FOR THE LIST

STUCK ON U SKETCHES

THIS IS HOW I DID THIS
Take a sheet of pretty paper 11x11 inches, ink the edges
Glue to a sheet of 12x12 co-ordinating cardstock
Cut down three matching papers to 6x7 inches, ink the edges
Attach as per the sketch
Matt your photo, ink the edges and adhere
Cut out three banners, ink the edges and attach to the side of photo
Cut out border strip/strips, ink the edges and adhere
Stamp and cut out two leafy branches and attach
Make an assortment of flowers and add with hot glue
Add a few roses
Cut out a circle border,write your journaling, attach
Add sticker title
I then added some stitches stamping with chalk ink.
I hope you like it and give it a go.
SCRAPPY STASH
Plain cardstock
Pretty papers Heartfelt Creations
Stamp and cut classic leaf die and stamp H.Creations
Flower die - H.Creations Vintage Floret
In Stitches stamp - Prma
Chalk ink
Circle cutter

MANY THANKS FOR VISITING MY BLOG TODAY
DO VISIT THE DESIGN TEAM FOR LOTS MORE INSPIRATION - BYE FOR NOW

CARD INSPIRATION - thank you so much

Hi everyone and welcome to my blog and another card for you.
For this one I have used a 6 x 6 inch card and some pretty papers from Heartfelt Creations from the Daphne Collection.
HERES HOW
Cut out a 6x6 inch square and adhere to a 6x6 inch card
Die cut a lacy oval and attach
Make three flowers from cardstock, small, medium and large
Add pearl centres and attach
Punch or cut out two butterflies, add pearls and attach
Add some mini roses using hot glue
Matt the title and attach with foam pads
Add a small clock face with pearl centre
And there you have it, one simple, pretty card.
STASH USED
One sheet of pretty paper
Green cardstock
Peach cardstock
Oval frame die Spellbinders
Flower dies Heartfelt Creations Majestic Blooms
Mini roses
Hot glue gun
Foam pads
Butterflies
Sticky back pearls
LINKS
Butterflies http://uk.pinterest.com/caroleanne345/butterflies/
Clock faces http://uk.pinterest.com/caroleanne345/clocks/
Hand made mini flowers http://theprettypaperpatisserie.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/hand-made-flowers-tutorial.html
MANY THANKS FOR VISITING TODAY AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVELY COMMENTS, DO COME BACK AGAIN SOON. BYE FOR NOW.

CARD INSPIRATION WITH CARDABILITIES #108

CARDABILITIES

Hi everyone and welcome to my blog and some card inspiration.
Today I have used a sketch by cardabilities. http://cardabilities.blogspot.co.uk/
HERES HOW
I have used a 6x6 inch card blank
Cut down a sheet of dark green cardstock by 1/4 of an inch and distress the edges, adhere to the card blank
Take a sheet of pretty paper and cut down to 5.5 inches, distress the edges, adhere
Take another sheet of pretty paper and cut down to 5x5 inches, distress the edges, adhere
Die cut two sets of branches with leaves, stamp and glue down as per the sketch
Hand make three flowers in various sizes, ink the edges and adhere with hot glue
Cut out two butterflies, add pearls to the bodies, adhere
Cut out the title, matt and adhere with foam pads
Add some muslin fibres in white behind the flowers
Add extra pearls.
I hope you like it and give it a go.
STASH USED
Card blank - 6x6inch
Plain green cardstock
Pretty Papers
Classic leaf stamp and die by Heartfelt Creations
Flower die by Heartfelt Creations - Majestic Blooms
Pink cardstock
Pink chalk ink
Sticky back pearls
Butterflies
Title.

MANY THANKS FOR VISITING TODAY
BYE FOR NOW.

CARD INSPIRATION FOR YOU - Thank You So Much

Hi everyone, here is some card inspiration for you today.
HERES HOW
Cut out a 6x6inch square of pretty paper
Die cut a medium size oval in green cardstock, ink the edges and adhere to paper
Die cut a smaller oval in peach cardstock, ink the edges, adhere
Make three peach flowers and attach with hot glue
Add pearls to the centres
Make a flower vine and add this
Die cut or punch out two butterflies, add pearls and attach
Cut out two clock faces and attach
Die cut a small branch and add
Add a few more mini roses
Cut out the title, matt onto green cardstock, attach foam pads and adhere.
STASH USED
Pretty paper - Heartfelt Creations, Daphne Collection
Spellbinders, Elegant ovals
Light and dark green and peach cardstock, Bazzill
Majestic Blooms flower die, Heartfelt Creations
Chalk inks in green and peach
Clock faces
Butterflies
Sticky back pearls
Title, Heartfelt Creations Timeless Collection
Flower vine, hand made
Branch die, Sizzix Sizzlitts

Many thanks for visiting my blog today, I hope you found some inspiration and give this a go.
BYE FOR NOW.