Flitter & Flutter

It's Jenny's turn to choose the theme this time around at CD Sunday Challenge Blog and she has gone with Flitter and Flutter. I couldn't resist using this image and backing paper from Woodland Fantasy CD by Peerless Designs. I have used die cuts and flat back pearls to reflect her headdress.

It looks like we are in for a bit of a heatwave but hopefully you have somewhere cool to craft and I look forward to visiting your blog. To join in please remember to use something from a CD and mention which one you have used.

Boys, Boys, Boys

Clarity's Challenge this month is Boys, Boys, Boys.

I used a Clarity stencil and two Distress Inks - Cracked Pistachio (January 2015) and Twisted Citron (May). These are two of the new monthly ones for this year.

I used one of the Wee Folk to stamp what I think looks like James Bond into the design.

I then took a micron pen and drew around the stencil and added a border. I then spent a while zentangling the shapes before using my Spectrum Noir pencils to enhance the colours. I didn't want to spoil what I had done with my writing so I used a black Spectrum Noir alcohol pen to change the colour of some peel off letters to add the words.

I then mounted my design onto black card and then onto an 8 x 8 green card.

Four Legs and a Tail

It's Carol's turn this time to choose the theme which is Four legs and a tail. Nice one for everyone this time I think. You'll find all the details of how to join in and lots of inspiration at CD Sunday Challenge Blog.

I've used the Pollyanna Pickering British Wildlife CD for my card this week. I started by covering a 7 x 7 card with one of the matching backing papers. I cut a mount for my chosen design using a Spellbinder die and coordinations card. I added little flat back pearls around the edge. The matching ribbon came off a present at Christmas time and it was just the right colour for this card.

I had some backing paper left over and used this to stamp some leaves using Versamark. I used three embossing powders - Gold, Silver and Verdigris making sure that as I applied each colour I only covered part of each leaf. I then added some flowers made from Kraft card and small wooden beads for the centres - a Poundland find!

I hope you have fun with this challenge and look forward to visiting your blogs.

Add some Glitter or Bling

Well I've enjoyed seeing all your 'Stepping Out' creations and now have the difficult task of choosing my top 3 - watch out on CD Sunday Challenge Blog for the results later.

Meanwhile Sue has chosen our next challenge with is to add some glitter or bling (or both if you like!).

I've been intrigued with the new trend of Book Folding lately so thought I would give it a go. I used Debbi Moore Designs Book Folding Volume 1 CD and this is what I came up with.

Inside

Front Cover

Outside

All the instructions are on the CD and are easy to print out and follow. There are also some lovely backing papers to decorate your finished project too. The book came from a charity shop. Any hardback book will do as long as it has enough pages for your chosen word or image.

This one has gone to a dear friend for her birthday.

I also made one for MIL's 94th birthday.

Have fun with your Bling and Glitter and I look forward to seeing what you all do with it.

Stepping Out

I can't believe that another fortnight has flown by and this time it is my turn to choose the theme for our CD Sunday Challenge. So here we are with 'Stepping Out'. My fellow teamies have some lovely things to show you over on the CD Sunday Challenge Blog so why not check it out here.

I've used a die by Presscut to cut out my base card and the panels to decorate it. The circle and tag Spellbinders. The shoe image and backing papers are from Fabulous Shoes CD by Katy Sue Designs.

I'm looking forward to visiting your blogs and see you 'Stepping Out'. Have a great Sunday!

Clocks for Clarity

Ingredients:

Weathered Wood, Old Paper Distress Ink Pads and water splashes for the background.
Tim Holtz die cut clock
Mice and alphabet stamps from Clarity

I'm entering this card in the Clarity Stamp Challenge this month.

Curious Cats

It is Wynn's turn to choose the theme for CD Sunday this week and she has chosen Curious Cats. I have three cats so this theme was perfect for me :-), in fact the little puss in the picture I have used looks just like my little Poppy.

I used a die to cut the stepper card base and then printed the image and backing paper from Joanna Sheen's Ivory Cats. I used a tonic punch to make the flowers, the centres are card candi with glossy accents added. I then die cut some foliage and the bow.

My fellow teamies have some great cards to show you so do pop over to CD Sunday and take a look at the inspiration and then don't forget to join in our challenge by using something from a CD and let us know which one you have used. I will be round to visit your blog soon. xx

PS: Don't forget our special challenge in tribute to Wendy aka Purple Crazy is still running for another week. You can find it here.