FABSCRAPS FRIDAY - WELCOME HOME

Morning everyone, welcome to my blog and this weeks Fabscraps Friday with FABSCRAPS and JONES CRAFTS

Jessie has just moved out to start her Internship year and this is her with her new front door key.

HOW I DID THIS

Cut a sheet of pretty paper to 9 x 9 inches

Matt this onto a slightly larger piece of deep red card stock

Adhere this to a 12 x 12 background paper

Matt photo in brown card stock

Adhere lightly to the centre of page

Add  three layers behind the photo (6.5 x.4.5inches)

Now stick your photo down properly

Take the chipboard pieces and emboss

Adhere as per the layout

Add the Welcome sticker to the post

Now make lots of flowers, add stamens and leaves.

SCRAPPY STASH

Fabscraps Country Kitchen Collection x 3 papers ST76001

Filigree sign chipboard - DC76009

Title chipboard - DC30002 - Our Home

Heartfelt Creations Sunflower stamp and die

Heartfelt Creations Delightful Daisy stamp and die, leaves only

From my stash

Plain card stock in brown, green, salmon pink and deep red,

Embossing powder, deep red ink, butterfly punch, pearls and stamens.

Many thanks for visiting today, I would love it if you became a follower, just click on the link on the left hand sidebar.

And do look out for more inspiration coming soon.

Bye for now.

A CARD USING NOOR DESIGN CHALLENGE - OCTOBER

Hi everyone and welcome to my latest card. 
I have used the October challenge at NOOR DESIGN here.
I have also used pieces from their Elegance Kit to make this.
I hope you like it.
HOW TO MAKE THIS
Cover a 6 x 6 card blank with pretty paper, ink edges
Cut a 5 x 5 inch piece of pretty paper, ink edges, adhere
Die cut some frames ( three)
Die cut a pretty vintage photo
Layer the frames and add photo
Now start to decorate with lace, flowers, pearls, ribbon etc
Add sentiment.

STASH USED
Noor Design Elegance Kit
Frame dies, pearly card, pink card, pearl flower, white ribbon, assorted flowers, flower stems, pearl string, swirls, butterfly punch, vintage photo, brown chalk ink, lace, leaves, bling string and paper clay angels.
LINKS 
Vintage photos - https://uk.pinterest.com/caroleanne345/vintage-images-free/
Vintage photos 2 - https://uk.pinterest.com/caroleanne345/vintage-designs/
xxx
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BERRY71BLEU DESIGN TEAM REVEAL OCTOBER CHALLENGE - SUMMER BIRTHDAY MIXED MEDIA PAGE

Hi everyone welcome to my blog and my latest layout for 
this months BERRY71BLEU October Challenge.
This is a fabulous mood board using two of my favourite colours together. I hope you like it too and give it a go.

HERES HOW
Take a sheet of pretty paper, add gesso all over the centre of page
When dry add some mists in purples and pinks
When dry use a script template and texture paste and stencil all over the page
When this is dry add lots of script stamping with purple ink
Double matt photo
Add a border down the left side, ink edges
Add a small border on the top
Now start layering up your matted photo with coordinating papers
Die cut lots of flowers and leaves, add stamens
Make a circle of sisal and adhere to bottom left corner of photo
Start adding flowers and leaves, add in a few cogs
Add a small inked banner to one side, decorate with flowers etc 
Ink and emboss the title chipboard, adhere.
SCRAPPY STASH
Pretty papers - Heartfelt Creations
Plain card stock in green and purple
Purple chalk ink
Sisal and stamens
Flowers - Delightful Daisy - Heartfelt Creations
Cogs and Title - Creative Embellishments
Butterfly punch and pearls
Script stencil and script stamp
Embossing powder.

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CARDS AND MORE OCTOBER CHALLENGE NO. 5 ANYTHING GOES

Morning all, here is my take on the CARDS AND MORE October challenge No. 5

For this challenge its anything goes!

 Today we have a new Cards and More Shop Blog Challenge. Every  month we have a new challenge on the 10th for you to join in. There is a lot of time to enter. Do what ever you like, a card, a layout, some Mixed Media etc. anything goes and we look forward to your entries! You'll have the chance to win a prize....

This month is the theme Anything Goes! 

You could win this fabulous CUT-IES prize.

HOW I MADE THIS

Take a  6 x 6 card blank and cover with pretty paper, ink edges

Add three layers on top of this inking edges as you go

Matt vintage photo, ink edges

Make another double matt for photo so sit on as per the card

Adhere a strip of pretty lace to lower edge of card

Now die cut two pretty frames, ink edges

Adhere the frames and photo to the centre of card

Now start to decorate with lots of flowers, pearls, pearl stick pin, sisal, charm and butterflies.

I hope you like it.

  To make this you will need;

One 6 x 6 inch card blank

Two sheets of pretty paper

Two frame dies

Green and peach card stock

Brown chalk ink

Sisal

Cream Lace

Pearl stick pin

String pearls

Butterfly punch

Butterfly charm

Pearl brad

Assorted roses

Large lace rose.

Many thanks for visiting today, I do hope you followed along, and I would love it if you became a follower of my blog to keep up to date with more inspiration.

Bye for now.

FABSCRAPS FRIDAY WITH JONES CRAFTS DESIGN TEAM - ALWAYS - 14TH October

Hi everyone and welcome to my blog and FABSCRAPS FRIDAY

with JONES CRAFTS.

I love this Fabscraps Collection - Pink Elegance C71, it's so pretty.

HERE IS HOW I DID THIS

Double matt both photos, ink edges

Cut out a piece of pretty paper 9.5 x 6.5 inches, ink edges

Matt onto a slightly larger piece of card stock, ink edges, adhere to centre of 12 x 12 pretty paper

Add a border across the base of the photos, I used four layers of co ordinating card and pretty paper

Add matted photos as per the layout

Take two journalling cards, ink and matt, adhere to either side of photos

Take the chipboard bracket piece, emboss

 Take the chipboard filligree long frame piece, emboss

Adhere the chalkboard saying to the chipboard bracket

Adhere the filligree long frame to the centre of the border

Adhere the chalkboard saying to the centre of frame

Now make lots of flowers to decorate

Add pearl centres

Punch out two butterflies, adhere

And there you have it, one pretty pink page.

STASH 

Fabscraps Elegance Collection Kit

Pretty papers, Pink Elegance x 2 sheets, both sides - C71

Chipboard pieces, Filligree Long Frame - DC71 010 and

Bracket Frame - DC71  012

Elegant Chic Journaling Set - MC71 001A

Chalkboard saying 

Heartfelt Creations Flower stamp and die - Classic Sunflower

From my stash - Assorted pearls, Pink chalk ink, Light grey card, Light pink card, Butterfly Punch, Embossing powder.

XXX

CLOSE UPS

MANY THANKS FOR VISITING TODAY

PLEASE COME BACK SOON

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YAY - SO EXCITED TO SAY I HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED ON THE CARDS AND MORE DESIGN TEAM

 I am so excited to announce that I have been accepted on the

CARDS AND MORE  Design Team for the fabulous CARDS AND MORE ONLINE SHOP

 The adorable new christmas collection from Maja Design | Sweden is online. http://cards-und-more.de/de/----NEU----/maja-design-i-wish/

FREE DELIVERY

Until Saturday the 14th October all orders from the shop will receive free delivery. Just use the code FREECAROLE

OCTOBER MONTHLY CHALLENGE

ANYTHING GOES CHALLENGE

 Today we have a new Cards and More Store Blog Challenge.Every month we have a new challenge on the 10th for you to join in. There is a lot of time to enter. Do whatever you like, a card, a layout, Mixed Media etc. anything goes and we look forward to your entries!

You'll have the chance to win a prize ....

THE PRIZE

 http://cards-und-more-shop.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-no5.html 

Many thanks for visiting today, do give the challenge a go, the prize looks amazing.

Bye for now.

GECKO GALZ CHALLENGE FOR OCTOBER FALL INTO AUTUMN CARD

Hi everyone, welcome to my blog and my latest card.

 I have used the challenge over at GECKO GALZ,

Fall into Autumn Challenge.

I love the colours at this time of year, so had to give this one a go.

HERES HOW

Take a 5 x 7 inch card blank, cover with pretty paper, ink edges

Start  adding layers to your card front 

Cut a 4 x 6 inch matt, ink edges, adhere at an angle

Next add some torn, inked book paper, add at an angle

Add a layer of inked card stock

Add a layer of music paper, ink edges

Raise the book mark up on card, ink edges, adhere

Start to decorate with flowers, leaves and butterflies.

STASH USED

Card blank - 5 x 7 inches

Papers from GECKO GALZ etsy shop, Star Crossed pack of 12 

 Book marks also from the shop.

FROM MY STASH

Book paper, music paper, brown chalk ink, assorted flowers, leaves and pearls, butterfly punch.

THATS ALL FOR NOW

I hope you like my card, do come back again soon with lots more inspiration.

Bye for Now

ANOTHER CARD FOR INSPIRATION - Just to Say - 7th October

Hi everyone, another card for you today, all in pink.

HERES HOW

 Cover a 6 x 6 inch card blank with pretty paper

Cover again with 5.5 x 5.5 inch coordinating paper

Matt a vintage photo

Cut a pretty die frame and adhere to card

Take a piece of lace 3 inches wide and attach across the base 

Add matted photo

Start to decorate with assorted roses, leaves, etc

Add sentiment.

STASH

6 x 6 inch card blank

Pretty papers

White pearlized card stock

Plain pink cardstock

Three inch lace strip

Pretty frame die

Lace butterfly

Lace flower

Music paper

Butterfly punch

Pearl stick pin

Assorted roses

Green leaves

Swirly stems

Sticky back pearl

Flower pearl string

Stamens

Sentiment.

LINKS

Vintage photos https://uk.pinterest.com/caroleanne345/vintage-images-free/

Stick pins - https://theprettypaperpatisserie.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/hand-made-stick-pins.html

xxx

Many thanks for visiting today, if you wish to make this card for yourself, please don't forget to leave a link to this page for me, I would really appreciate it. 

Bye for Now

xxx

I HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED IN CREATIVE INSPIRATION MAGAZINE

Yay - I have been published in

 CREATIVE INSPIRATION MAGAZINE

(BY BEV CODE)
Please go have a look at this fabulous on-line magazine, it is full of great Autumnal Inspiration, with lots of designers work.

Here are mine.

(Photo by SHEALAN FAERE PHOTOGRAPHY)

https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=shealan%20faere%20photography

MANY THANKS FOR VISITING TODAY

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PLEASE COME BACK SOON WHERE I WILL HAVE LOTS MORE INSPIRATION FOR YOU

BYE FOR NOW

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