Pretty Hibiscus Sketch #247

Hi follower and welcome to my blog and it's February already, where did January get to? 

This month over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 we have two new sketches.

Sketch #247

Very easy sketch and great for those large images we all have.

Here’s a quick look of the inside of my card.

Don't forget to drop by Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 and check out what the other DT's have created.

Challenges I’m Entering

1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge #2 February Anything Goes DT Favourite

2. Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #108 Anything Goes *

3. World Wide Open Design Team Challenge #2 February 2023*

4. Incy Wincy Designs Challenge In The Garden *

5. Digi Choosday Cardmaking Challenge # Week 4 Anything Goes *

6. Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge # 539 Anything Goes *

7. Polkadoodles Cardmaking & Craft Challenge #Week 4 Anything Goes *

8. QKR Stampede Challenge # 460 Anything Goes *

9. Just Us Girls Challenge #664 CAS a card*

10. Ally's Angels Challenge #66 Anything Goes*

Card Recipe

1. Base: White French Linen card stock

2. Design Paper:

3. Coloured Card Stock:

4. Image: Hibiscus (unknown image)

 

5. Colour Medium: Copics 

6. Tools Used:

7. Dies & Embossing folders:

Cuttlebug Love folder

Spellbinders Classic Circles

and Petite Scalloped Circles

8. Embellishments:

Satin ribbon and flat back pearls.

                      

9. Inside and back of my card:

           

Happy crafting my lovelies and I hope to see some stunning creations.

Flower Arrangement Sketch #246

Happy New Year to anyone reading my blog for 2023.

I do hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas with your families and friends. 

This year over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 we have a lovely array of new sketches for 2023 and here is my second card for January, I do hope you like this sketch.  

 

Sketch # 246

This is another easy sketch, with little lace embellishments, gems and a sentiment.   But the best thing is it shows off your design papers.
Remember to check out what the rest of the design team has created this month.

Challenges I'm Entering:

1.World Wide Open Design Team Challenge #12 Anything Goes DT Favourite

2. QKR Stampede Challenge #458 Anything Goes *

3. Gem of A Craft Challenge Week #26 Anything Goes*

4. Double D Happy Birthday Challenge *

5. Digi Choosday Challenge Weeks 51 & 52 Anything Goes*

6. Polkadoodles Cardmaking Challenge Week #52 Anything Goes WINNER

7. Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #107 Anything Goes*

8. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge #01 2023 Anything Goes

 SPOTLIGHT WINNER

9. Cardz 4 Galz Favourite for 2022 #180 25th August Use Any Three of Anything (Flowers)*

10. Make My Monday Challenge #191 Something New (Gems) *

11. Birthstone Challenge #1 Anything Goes February Amethyst *

Card Recipe:

1. Base: White French Linen

2. Coloured Card: Kaisercard Wine

3. Design Paper: Kaisercraft Violet Crush

4. Image: Unknown source.

5. Colour Medium: Copics

6. Sentiment: PC generated Peggy Font

7. Tools Used:

8. Dies Used:

My Favourite Things Stitched Rectangles

Spellbinders Classic Circles Large and Small

  

9. Embellishments:

Lace and Ribbon from my stash

Card Candi and Flat-Back mauve pearl hearts.

10. Inside and the back of the card.

Inside card sentiment from Kaisercraft Papers Violet Crush.

 
   

Take care everyone and happy crafting.

Pretty Flowers Sketch #245

Happy New Year to anyone reading my blog for 2023.

I do hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas with your families and friends. 

This year over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 we have a lovely array of new sketches for 2023.  

Here is a quick look at my sketch, it’s easy to create and it shows off your design papers beautifully.  I do hope you like it and have the time to come and join us this month.

Sketch # 245

Don’t forget to check out what the rest of the design team has created this month over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2.

Challenges I’m Entering:

1. World Wide Open Design Team Challenge #12 Anything Goes*

2. QKR Stampede Challenge #458 Anything Goes *

3. Gem of A Craft Challenge Week #26 Anything Goes *

4. Creations In Pink Challenge # 53 Mainly Pink *

5. Digi Choosday Challenge Weeks 51 & 52 Anything Goes *

6. Polkadoodles Cardmaking Challenge Week #52 Anything Goes *

7. Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #107 Anything Goes *

8. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge #01 2023 Anything Goes*

9. Cardz 4 Galz Favourite for 2022 #180 25th August Use Any Three of Anything (Flowers) *

10. Make My Monday Challenge #191 Something New (Design Paper) *

Card Recipe:

1. Base: White French Linen

2. Coloured Card: American Craft Taffy

3. Design Papers: Floral unknown and the pink gingham is a Digi Download

4. Image: Source Unknown

5. Colour Medium: Copics

6. Sentiment: Happy Birthday PC generated Peggy Font

7. Tools Used:

8. Dies Used:

       

My Favourite Things  Rectangles and Circle Stitched Dies.

9. Embellishments: Flat-back Pearls.

10. Inside and the back of the card:

         

I do hope you all had a very Happy New Year and enjoyed your time with family and friends.  Now it's time to craft.

MERRY CHRISTMAS IN RED & GREEN

Today I'm showcasing a special card for a special friend across the miles.

I do love different-coloured Christmas Cards but I do have a soft spot for traditional colours.

Challenges I'm Entering:

1. The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge Traditional Christmas colours Red & Green TOP 3

2. Incy Wincy Design Challenge December Christmas *

3. Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #563 Last Minute Christmas *

4. Winter Wonderland Challenge End of Year Anything Goes *

5. Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #559 Happy Holidays *

6. Gem of A Craft Challenge Week #25 Anything Goes *

7. Moving Along With The Times Challenge #149 Christmas *

8. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #536 Anything Goes *

9. Creative Inspirations Challenge December Festive Foilage *

10. Digi Choosday Cardmaking Challenge Week #50 *

Card Recipe:

1. Base: Kraft card by Kaisercard

2. Coloured Card: Rouge by American Craft and also Kraft Paper

3. Design Papers: Holy Night by Kaisercraft & Gold Card

Magnolia Grove by Kaisercraft

4. Image: Holy & Berries unknown source

5. Colour Medium: Copics, Gold Gel Pen 

6. Sentiment: Merry Christmas PC generated.

7. Holy Leaves and Berries are highlighted with Glossy Accents

8. Tools Used:

9. Dies Used: Couture Creations Inverted Corner Frames

Spellbinders Classic Large and Small Circles

Merry Christmas die from Ali Express

10. Embellishments: Ribbon & Brad from my stash

11. Inside and the back of the card:

   

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2023.

Happy Crafting.