A Little Space of My Own

HAPPY NEW BABY

2012-01-30T21:40:00.000Z

Hi everyone, this evening I'd like to share a very CAS baby card. The pram has been paper pieced using Pink Petticoat Vintage Rose collection papers and although it's very difficult to see on this photo, I've added crystal effects to the wheels and heart to make them pop out from the image.

Stampin Up Fun and Fast Notes Stamp Set, Crystal Effects
Pink Petticoat Vintage Rose Collection Papers
Promarkers
Nestibilities

CHALLENGE TIME...

2012-01-24T13:00:00.000Z

It's challenge time at Let's Craft and Create and the theme is Valentine.

For my little Valentine treats I used Pink Cat Sudio's very cute Robot image together with papers from Pink Petticoat. You can find out how to make these cute treat holders here at Dawn's Stamping Thoughts Blog.

At Let's Craft and Create we like to keep the interpretation of our themes open, so please don't feel you have to make a valentine card. Your project can include anything that has been inspired by valentines day for example hearts, the colours red or pink, romantic lace etc.

The design team have had fun with this theme, you can check out all the creations here. There's also a fab little give away for this challenge!

Pink Cat Studio Robot Image
Pink Petticoat Big Dots Papers
Stampin Up Real Red Cardstock, Crystal Effects
Papertrey Ink Heart Dies

2012-01-21T21:43:00.000Z

There's still time to join us over at Let's Craft and Create for our butterfly challenge.

For this card I used Craft Concepts Dandelion Whisper embossing folder, a butterfly die cut from Melissa Frances 5th Avenue papers, and layered with more cut from pages of an old book (difficult to see in this photo). Finished it off with a double ended banner, Waltzingmouse sentiment and a little stitching.

I have quite a few embossing folders and really don't use them enough. They can look quite stunning and elegant. This photo really doesn't do the dandelions any justice as they really pop out from the card in real life!

It was this gorgeous card by Steph that made me dust off my embossing folders...thank you Steph!

Craft Concept Dandelion Whisper Embossing Folder

My Favourite Things Butterflies Die-namics

Papertrey Ink Double Ended Banners Die

Waltzingmouse Frame It Stamp Set

Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Papers

VALENTINE HEART POUCHES

2012-01-19T19:52:00.001Z

After seeing these lovely tags on Amy's blog I just had to use up some of my fabric scraps and make some to attach to my little glassine valentine treat pouches.

I've used Papertrey Inks very sweet Tiny Tags stamp set together with red baker twine from The Ribbon Girl.

I'm entering these into the Passion for Papertrey Valentine Challenge.

Papertrey Ink Tiny Tags Stamp Set

The Ribbon Girl Baker Twine

Glassine Pouches

Chocolate Hearts

Fabric & Ribbon

AND THE WINNER IS...

2012-01-19T15:02:00.003Z

A huge thank you to all those who took part in the Creations by AR Valentine Hop and left such lovely comments.

The winner chosen randomly from all the comments left here on my blog is...

Vee

This is what Vee wrote:

Mandy. I love this heart going on in the centre. It gives super dimention. Loving the whole thing. Hugs Vee xx

Congratulations Vee!

Please email Adela at creationsbyar@sbcglobal.net and she will send you the templates.

2012-01-18T08:00:00.005Z

Thank you for all your lovely comments left during the Creations by AR Valentine blog hop.

Today, I'd like to share my version of Adela's Surprise Purse template.

There is always a surprise when you open this purse, as the design allows whatever you put inside to slide up when the purse is opened and slide back in when closed. There is enough room to add a photo, gift card, note or small treat.

Don't forget to check back tomorrow to see if you are one of the lucky people on my blog to win both new templates.

VALENTINE 3D HOP...

2012-01-17T11:02:00.002Z

It's time for a valentine blog hop to see how the Creations by AR Design Team have used the two new templates, Shadow Box Frame Set and Surprise Purse Template. We have giveaways too, another good reason for joining us today!

Let me introduce the Shadow Box Frame Set. I decided this would make a real cute alternative to sending a valentine card.

Standing at 7cm x 7cm it's just perfect to display a fun object or photo in. The template comes with two window designs, square and heart, together with optional matching front layers for decorating.

To be in with a chance of winning BOTH templates please leave a comment below and I will choose a winner at random and announce it on my blog on Thursday.

By visiting all of the Design Team members and leaving a comment on each of their posts you will have an even greater chance of winning!

To see their wonderful creations click on the links below and enjoy your Creations by AR Valentine Blog Hop journey.

Mandy Gill (that's me!)

THE RIBBON GIRL CHALLENGE #15

2012-01-15T09:05:00.000Z

It's challenge time over at The Ribbon Girl and this time it's Pink and Blue. Beautiful colours that work so well together.

Here's the wonderful goodies you could win by taking part...

5 metres of beautiful cotton, guipure and cluny vintage style lace, pink satin ribbon, old rose tiny ric rac, pale blue pom pom trim, blue and white spot organza, blue loopy trim, pink mulberry roses, sparkly buttons, rose petal pink seam binding and a £10 gift voucher from Lili of The Valley!

...and here are my designs for this challenge.

Two chocolate heart 'love you' tags using Ribbon Girl's gorgeous mulberry roses, vintage seam binding, lace, pearl self adhesive embellishments and pink button twine.

A little chocolate treat box using Ribbon Girl's pink check seam binding, lace and jute button twine.

To check out all the fabulous design team's creations and take part in the challenge go here.

The Ribbon Girl Mulberry Roses, Vintage Seam Binding, Lace, Pearl Self Adhesive Embellishments, Pink Button Twine, Pink Check Seam Binding, Pink Button Twine
Stampin Up Rose Red Cardstock
Papertrey Ink Tag Die, Heart Die
Waltzingmouse Sweet Heart Stamp Set
C.C. Designs Banner Tag Dies
Beatriz Jennings Chic Background Collage Downloads

CAS VALENTINE...

2012-01-12T18:00:00.000Z

I have another very simple Valentine card to share with you today. I really love how the red heart pops out from this card.

The Waltzingmouse Sweet Heart Stamp set has some perfect sentiments for a valentine theme.

Waltzingmouse Sweet Heart Stamp Set
Stampin Up Real Red Cardstock
Adhesive Gem

BUTTERFLIES

2012-01-10T12:53:00.001Z

It's time for our first challenge of 2012 over at Let's Craft and Create...and I couldn't resist choosing Butterflies seeing as I had just acquired these gorgeous butterfly die-namics from My Favourite Things!

You may recognise the layout of this card, I've used Lucy Abram's sketch #3 from her week of sketches she did recently.

We are really lucky to have Vicky (Blush Crafts) join our design team, click here to see her and all the design team's wonderful creations and share your project with us. Plus, we have The Ribbon Girl sponsoring this challenge, and there's a gorgeous ribbon kit up for grabs!

Melissa Frances Kitschy Kitchen Papers

Ribbon Girl Jute Button Twine

My Favourite Things Butterflies Die-namics

Papertrey Ink Birthday Bash Sentiments Stamp Set

Pink Vellum

VALENTINE...

2012-01-05T00:02:00.007Z

All the Christmas stock is being replaced by Easter goodies in the shops....

but I'm thinking Valentine!

This lovely sentiment comes from Waltzingmouse Sweetheart Stamp Set and was the inspiration behind my card.

Waltzingmouse Sweetheart Stamp Set

Papertrey Heart Die

The Ribbon Girl Red Bakers Twine

Self Adhesive Gems

SKETCH N STASH

2012-01-05T00:02:00.005Z

Michelle has designed a great sketch for challenge 78 over at Sketch n Stash. The idea is to use the sketch together with new and/or neglected items from your stash.

For my card I've used neglected Stampin Up papers, which I've had for what seems like forever, together with a newly acquired Girly Luvbot image from Pink Cat Studio.

I used Stampin Up Crystal Effects to make the hearts and flower stand out and shine. A great sketch and wonderful inspiration Michelle, I thoroughly enjoyed this challenge!

Stampin Up Real Red Designer Papers, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Ink, Crystal Effects
Pink Cat Studio Girly Luvbot Image
Papertrey Ink Double Ended Banner Die, Heart Die
Waltzingmouse Sweethearts Stamp Set
Self Adhesive Gem

LUCY'S SKETCH - DAY 5

2012-01-04T07:29:00.000Z

Day 5 is the last day of Lucy's sketches. It's been 5 days of fun and fantastic sketches, thanks so much Lucy!

Sketch #5 has STRONG echoes of day 2 and although I was very tempted to stay with my star theme...

...I opted to go girlie and use butterflies instead!

Here's Lucy's sketch...

And here are my cards all together.

Papertrey Kraft Cardstock, Bookmark Die
Melissa Frances Kitschy Kitchen Papers

Ribbon Girl Jute Button Twine

My Favourite Things Butterflies Die-namics

Waltzing Mouse Frame It Stamp Set

Pink Vellum

Self Adhesive Pearls

LUCY'S SKETCH WEEK - DAY 4

2012-01-03T09:35:00.000Z

With the wind blowing and the rain lashing at the windows, I'm so glad I can stay tucked up inside for another day...

..and share my take on Lucy's sketch for Day 4 !

Here's Lucy's sketch...

Papertrey Kraft Cardstock, Star Dies, Birthday Bash Sentiments Stamp Set
Making Memories Just Chillin Boy Papers
Button

Embroidery Thread

LUCY'S SKETCH WEEK - DAY 3

2012-01-02T00:01:00.002Z

Today I'd like to share my card for Day 3 of Lucy's Sketch Week.

This is another fab layout and one I will use again and again.

Here's Lucy's sketch...

Papertrey Kraft Cardstock, Star Dies, Birthday Bash Sentiments Stamp Set
Making Memories Just Chillin Boy Papers
Button

Embroidery Thread

LUCY'S SKETCH WEEK - DAY 2

2012-01-01T10:12:00.001Z

Firstly, Happy New Year!

Secondly...here is my card for Day 2 of Lucy's sketch week.

I kept the same theme as my Day 1 creation, really loving these papers and star die cuts.

...and here's Lucy's sketch

Papertrey Kraft Cardstock, Star Dies, Bookmark Die, Birthday Bash Sentiments Stamp Set
Making Memories Just Chillin Boy Papers
Button

LUCY'S SKETCH WEEK

2011-12-31T11:02:00.000Z

I couldn't resist taking part in Lucy's fab sketch week. You can find all the information on her blog here.

Here's what I came up with for Day 1.

and here's Lucy's sketch...

Such a fab sketch to work with, thanks Lucy!

Papertrey Kraft Cardstock, Star Dies, Birthday Bash Sentiments Stamp Set
Making Memories Just Chillin Boy Papers
Embroidery Thread
Button

....AND ANOTHER

2011-12-30T12:53:00.000Z

Yes, still playing with the Flower Fushion #7 set!

This card was inspired by a gorgeous creation by Nichole Heady.

Papertrey Ink Flower Fushion #7, Signature Greetings Stamp Set
Stampin Up More Mustard Ink, Chocolate Chip Ink, Basic Black Stampin Write Pen
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

MORE FLOWER FUSION

2011-12-27T14:19:00.000Z

Today I'm sharing one of my latest cards using Papertrey Ink's Flower Fushion #7 Stamp Set. I really love this little set, the last cards I made using it I cut the flower heads from felt...you can see those here.

This is one little set I'll be using again and again!

Papertrey Ink Flower Fushion #7
Stampin Up Stem Sayings, More Mustard Ink, Old Olive Ink, Chocolate Chip Ink, Basic Black Stampin Write Pen
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

RED, BLACK & CREAM CONTINUED...

2011-12-21T18:16:00.001Z

As promised, this is the second project I made for the Ribbon Girl's colour challenge.

A little gift box using the Brownie Box template from Creations by AR.

I really love these colours together, a great choice by team member Vicky !

The challenge runs until 9pm UK time Saturday 7th January.

The Ribbon Girl Venetian Red Seam Binding, Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Red Button Twine, Lace
Creations by AR Brownie Box Template
Papertrey Ink Tiny Tags Die
Pink Petticoat Perfect Papers
Stampin Up Rhinestone Brad

ANYTHING GOES

2011-12-20T11:00:00.000Z

As we are fast approaching Christmas and it's a very busy time of year, we have set an 'Anything Goes Challenge' for Challenge #35 over at Let's Craft and Create. You will also have three weeks to enter rather than our normal two.

Below is the gift I made for our Deputy Head at school who also runs our Cooking Club for Year 6 pupils.

I used Creations by AR Crafter's Apron template together with gorgeous Melissa Frances Kitschy Kitchen papers.

I felt the apple cookie cooker from Hobbycraft and Teacher's Apple Stamp Set from Papetrey Ink were just perfect for this project!

Creations by AR Crafter's Apron Template
Melissa Frances Kitschy Kitchen Papers, Tag
Papertrey Ink Teacher's Apple Stamp Set
Die-namics Flower & Leaf Trio Dies
Pink Petticoat Perfect Papers
House of Fraser Cotton Twill
House of India Buttons

THE RIBBON GIRL CHALLENGE #14

2011-12-18T08:29:00.007Z

The Ribbon Girl's wonderful challenge is Red, Black and Cream this month chosen by lovely teamie Vicky.

Not only can you win these fabulous Ribbon Girl Kits...

there's also a £10 voucher from Lily of the Valley's online store!

For my project I made Christmas gift tags using gorgeous ribbons, lace and more from The Ribbon Girl. (All supplies listed below)

The Red & White Check Gingham Seam Binding was just perfect for scrunching and making flowers from.

This challenge runs until 9pm UK time Saturday 7th January 2012. Keep checking back as I will share another project using this gorgeous colour combination real soon. In the mean time check out all the fabulous creations by the Ribbon Girl Design Team here.

The Ribbon Girl Red & White Check Seam Binding, Cream Cotton Lace, Red Button Twine, Tiny Black Pom Pom Trim, Bells, Stocking Charm, Buttons
Waltzing Mouse Frame It Stamp Set
Melissa Mini Envelopes and Tags
Pink Petticoat Perfect Papers
Papertrey Ink Banner Dies

12 DAYS OF 3D CHRISTMAS - DAY 10

2011-12-17T07:28:00.000Z

I'm here once again to share another project with you for Adela's 12 Days of 3D Christmas.

This time I've used the lovely Bag It template to create a Christmas gift bag.

This is such a versatile template to be used throughout the year. Not only is it easy to assemble it only requires one sheet of designer paper.

The finished size is:

Width: 3-1/4"

Height: 6"

Depth: 1-3/4"

For daily deals and prizes be sure to come and visit us at Papercraft Planet where each day a different Design Team member will share a project with you.

My Minds Eye Colourful Christmas 'Merry Dots' Papers

Paper and String Wool Felt

Stampin Up Brad

Papertrey Ink Banner Dies

Waltzing Mouse Sentiment

Circle Nestibilities

12 DAYS OF 3D CHRISTMAS - DAY 5

2011-12-12T07:22:00.000Z

Today it's my turn to share a project with you for Day 5 of Creations by AR 12 Days of 3D Christmas.

For my project I used the Brownie Box Template. This is such a sweet way to give a special gift whether it's handmade cookies, a little trinket or as I've popped in...a little Christmas decoration.

This template takes one sheet of paper and is very fast to make. The finished size is:

Top: 2-3/4" x 3-3/4"

Bottom: 2" x 3"

Height: 1-1/2"

I used double sided papers from Stampin Up, lovely Venetian Red Seam Binding and Bakers Twine from the Ribbon Girl, C.C. Designs Mitten Die together with Papertrey Ink Tiny Tags Stamp Set and Dies.

For daily deals and prizes be sure to come and visit us at Papercraft Planet where each day a different Design Team member will share a project with you.

USING UP SCRAPS...

2011-12-10T08:40:00.000Z

I've been using up my little scraps of fabric and adding all the little things I love...buttons, lace and thread.

It was really nice to divert away from Christmas projects and play with lots of buttons. Do you remember the big button tins Grandma used to have? All the different colours shapes and sizes, they used to keep me occupied for hours!

I keep mine in jars and every now and then tip them all out on the desk and have a good rummage through.

Stay warm and enjoy your weekend.

Gingham Fabric
Button Mixture - The Ribbon Girl, House of India, Stampin Up, Ebay
Papertrey Ink Kraft Cardstock, Sentiments
The Ribbon Girl Lace
Tea Dyed Tag
House of Fraser Cotton Twill

12 DAYS OF 3D CHRISTMAS

2011-12-08T22:24:00.006Z

Adela has started the ball rolling with Day 1 of 12 Days of 3D Christmas.

To see her fabulous creations and be in with a chance of winning daily prizes visit the Creations by AR Paper Craft Planet Group for all the details.

ROUND AND ROUND

2011-12-06T16:42:00.000Z

Come and see us at Let's Craft and Create for another fab challenge. We'd love to see circles on your projects, dots, circle die cuts, buttons...anything round!

We have a very sweet little Papertrey Ink stamp set to give away for this challenge!

The Design Team have some wonderful creations to inspire you, check them out here.

Pink Petticoat Big Dots Download
Stampin Up Cardstock
Papertrey Ink Double Ended Banner Die, Crystal Effects
Pink Cat Studio Ladybug Image
Button

REINDEER CHOCOLATE TREE DECORATIONS...

2011-12-04T17:20:00.000Z

I had a mini production line going this morning to make these cute little fellas to hang on the Christmas Tree.

Sizzlits Winter Set #3 Dies

Stampin Up Old Olive, Read Red, Chocolate Chip Cardstock, 1 3/4" Circle Punch

The Ribbon Girl Bakers Twine

Mint Crisps

Google eyes

AND THE WINNER IS....

2011-12-01T08:00:00.000Z

VANESSA

Nessy's Notes

Congratulations Vanessa, please email Adela at creationsbyar@sbcglobal.net so she can send you your Crafter's Apron Template.

A big thank you to everyone who took part and left such lovely comments during our Creations by AR blog hop.

Here are some more felt mittens made using Adela's Winter Mitten template...I am so addicted to making these at the moment!

CREATIONS BY AR BLOG HOP TIME...

2011-11-29T08:02:00.000Z

Welcome to the Creations by AR blog hop. I have two projects to share with you today, both using fabulous templates created by the very talented Adela!

The first is this very sweet Crafter's Apron gift box, just perfect for a baking theme!

Adela designed this set to hold two test tubes, the tutorial and template includes inserts for both oval and round tubes.

Here are the shop links for Adela's Crafter's Apron and Test Tubes:

Crafter's Apron

http://www.creationsbyar.com/CRAFTERS-APRON_p_108.html

Clear Oval Tubes

http://www.creationsbyar.com/CLEAR-OVAL-TUBES_p_102.html

Colorful Tubes

http://www.creationsbyar.com/COLORFUL-TUBES_p_104.html

Clear Test Tubes with Cork

http://www.creationsbyar.com/CLEAR-TEST-TUBES_p_103.html

Creations by AR Crafter's Apron

Pink Petticoat Perfect Papers Download

The Ribbon Girl Venetian Red Seam Binding, Stocking Charm

Papertrey Ink Kraft Cardstock, Tiny Tag Stamp Set

Waltzing Mouse Oven Fresh Gingerbread Joy Stamp Set

Tim Holtz Distress Ink

House of India Heart Button

Vintage Shirt Buttons

Tea Dyed Tag

Cotton Twill

Onto my second design...

These cute Winter Mittens were made from both felt and papers. This is a great set, the tutorial includes instructions and templates for tree ornaments, a card and gift card pouch! Together with wonderful inspirational photographs for them all.

Winter Mittens
http://www.creationsbyar.com/WINTER-MITTEN-SET_p_106.html

Creations by AR Winter Mittens Template
Paper and String Wool Felt, Moss Green Pom Pom Trim
House of India Heart Button
The Ribbon Girl Lace
Stampin Up Twill
Papertrey Button Boutique Stamp Set
Vintage Shirt Button

Thank you for taking the time to visit me today. To be in with the chance of winning Adela's fabulous Crafter's Apron Tutorial and Template leave a comment below and I will randomly choose a winner on Wednesday 30th November and announce it on my blog Thursday December 1st.

To see all the wonderful creations from the Design Team click on the links below. Leave a comment after each visit to increase your chances of winning!

Mandy Gill (that's me!)

Maria Bell

Sue Kment

FLOWER FUSION

2011-11-25T18:26:00.001Z

I have two cards to share today. Both made using the very sweet Flower Fusion #7 stamp set and die from Papertrey Ink.

I've combined lovely felt from Paper and String, vintage shirt buttons from ebay and Rose Red cardstock from Stampin Up on my first design, along with a Papertrey Ink Sentiment.

.....and on the second, once again felt from Paper and String, dottie buttons from The Ribbon Girl and Taken with Teal cardstock from Stampin Up with another of Papertrey Ink's sentiments.

I love how these cards turned out, so will be making a whole batch in various colourways!

Thank you for stopping by, enjoy your weekend.

Paper and String Felt

The Ribbon Girl Dottie Buttons

Papertrey Ink Enjoy the Ride, Signature Greetings, Flower Fusion #7 Stamp Sets

Stampin Up Taken with Teal, Rose Red Cardstock, Old Olive Ink Classic Ink

Ebay Vintage Shirt Buttons

TRIM THE TREE

2011-11-22T12:44:00.001Z

We're getting very festive over at Let's Craft and Create. Our lovely teamie Marlou has chosen the theme of 'Trim the Tree' for challenge #33.

I've used Adela's gorgeous Winter Mitten Set. You can find the template here at Creations by AR.

Papers are from Basic Grey's Nordic Holiday Collection and First Edition Paper's Love Letters Collection.

Vintage Seam Binding, Lace, Pom Pom Trim, Pink Button Twine, Bakers Twine and felt are from The Ribbon Girl.

We'd love you to join us for this festive challenge. Pop by our blog for more information, check out the gorgeous creations from the DT and see what we have on offer for one lucky winner!

Creations by AR Winter Mitten Set
The Ribbon Girl Vintage Seam Binding, Lace, Pom Pom Trim, Button Twine, Bakers Twine, Wool Felt
Basic Grey Nordic Holiday Papers
First Edition Paper Love Letters Papers
Stampin Up Circle Punches, Ink Pads
Papertrey Ink Button Boutique Stamp Set
Waltzing Mouse Frame it Stamp Set
House of Fraser Cotton Tape
Buttons
Star Dust Stickles

RIBBON GIRL COLOUR CHALLENGE #13

2011-11-20T11:07:00.004Z

This month's colour challenge at The Ribbon Girl is PINK and WHITE and has been chosen by lovely teamie Jane.

Not only is there a £10 voucher to spend in the Lili Of The Valley store...

you could also win this fabulous Pink mini Kit from the Ribbon Girl.

I created these cute and girlie hair slides using lovely wool felt together with Papetrey Ink's Button Boutique Stamp Set and Die....

and Christmas cards for that special teacher in mind.

Once again the Design Team have created some fabulous projects to share, for more information on the challenge and to see their creations check out The Ribbon Girl Blog here.

The Ribbon Girl Wool Felt, Grosgrain Ribbon, Broderie Anglaise, Pretty Pink Loopy Trim, Hair Slides, Dotty Buttons, Flower Sparkly Buttons
Papertrey Ink Button Boutique Stamp Set, Die
Stampin Up Ink Pads, Crystal Effects
Pink Petticoat Tiny Trees
Promarkers

NEEDLE AND THREAD...

2011-11-13T09:46:00.003Z

I use my sewing machine to decorate my cards, but yesterday I decided to actually sew fabric! Here's what I came up with....

My intention is to make some little Christmas gift sacks to pop special little gifts into. Before cutting into newly purchased fabric from John Lewis I decided to have a play to see what I could come up with.

After making the sack, I couldn't resist making a little matching lavender cushion. Needless to say my craft room smells wonderful this morning.....I got it everywhere!

The Ribbon Girl Lace, Buttons

Papertrey Ink Butterfly and Heart Dies

Paper and String Felt

Calico Fabric

Blue Check Cotton Fabric

Grosgrain Ribbon
White Embroidery Floss

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE

2011-11-08T12:40:00.000Z

Our challenge over at Let's Craft and Create is to use something recycled. For example, some pretty ribbon from a chocolate box, buttons from clothing or even some packaging.....have a good rummage and see what you can find!

I am a big fan of clothes from Fat Face and White Stuff...love the styling and LOVE the labels they put on them!

Sometimes you even get very cute little garment pins too! Here's how I used them to make some Christmas Tags.

A very simple but effective project using gorgeous wool felt from The Ribbon Girl, Sizzix Dies, Waltzing Mouse Sentiment, Seed Beads and recycled buttons!

Don't forget to check out the wonderful Design Team projects here.

The Ribbon Girl Summer Day Wool Felt
Waltzing Mouse Frame It Stamp Set
Sizzix/Hero Arts Christmas Stamps and Dies
C.C. Designs Banner Tags Dies
Seed Beads
Buttons

CHRISTMAS TAGS

2011-10-26T17:02:00.003+01:00

As The Ribbon Girls continue their Jingle all the Way to Christmas Challenge I thought it would be a nice time to share with you what I got up to in my craft room yesterday.

I used Ribbon Girl's Summer Day wool felt with very cute Christmas Sizzix/Hero Arts Dies to create some Christmas Tags.

On this one I've added gorgeous Ribbon Girl White Broderie Anglaise, Pink Check Bias Binding and a spotty button together with beads and a bit of stitching.

I love the snowflake die, a few clear seed beads were added for a bit of sparkle.

Ribbon Girl's tiny pom pom trim works perfectly as tree decorations and their White Diamond Guipure lace is just stunning!

To check out more fabulous Chirstmas inspiration from the Ribbon Girlies and be in with the chance to win a gorgeous Christmas themed ribbon pack pop over to the Ribbon Girl's blog here.

Ribbon Girl Summer Day Wool Felt, White Broderie Anglaise, Pink Check Bias Binding, Spotty Button, Pom Pom Trim, White Diamond Guipure Lace

Dovecraft Kraft Tags, Adhesive Gemstones

Waltzing Mouse Christmas Sewing Box Stamp Set
Sizzix/Hero Arts Christmas Stamps and Dies
Bo Bunny Winter Joy Papers

Beads

CHALLENGE #31 - ANNIVERSARY

2011-10-25T12:07:00.000+01:00

The time just flies by...another two weeks passes which means Challenge Time over at Let's Craft and Create!

For Challenge #31 we'd love to see your Anniversary creations. The definition of Anniversary is 'the annually recurring date of a past event', we look forward to seeing what you come up with!

I was surprised how quickly this card came together, it was an idea I had had for ages. So thank you to Eileen for choosing this theme for our latest challenge!

The supplies I used are listed below:

Papertrey Ink Medium Heart Die
Waltzing Mouse Frame It Stamp Set
Stampin Up Tempting Turquoise Cardstock
Ribbon Girl Heart Ribbon
Dovecraft Adhesive Gems
Heart Bead

ANYONE FOR CAKE?

2011-10-20T17:31:00.000+01:00

Not just any cakes.....Cupcakes, using gorgeous Melissa Frances Kitschy Kitchen papers!

How yummy are these? I enjoyed making them so much I had a little production line going! It usually takes me ages to make a card, but these papers really inspired me.

Melissa Frances Kitschy Kitchen Papers

Stampin Up Ruby Red Cardstock, Scallop Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Tea Dyed Tag

Papertrey Tea for Two Additions Stamp Set

Spellbinders Nestibilities

GIFT BAG

2011-10-18T17:33:00.003+01:00

I love using kraft paper sacks as gift bags. Here's one I've decorated using Pink Petticoat's Brocade download plus beautiful lace, pom poms and ribbon from The Ribbon Girl.

...and here's a close up of the tag.

Lilacs and Greens go wonderfully together and are the chosen colours for The Ribbon Girls Colour Challenge this month!

The Ribbon Girl Lace, Medium Pom Pom Trim, Faux Silk Ribbon

Pink Petticoat Brocade Papers, Perfect Papers Downloads

OneFourZero Stamps - free Simple Cards & Papercraft Magazine #89

Stampin Up Lavender Lace Stamp Pad, Crystal Effects
Papertrey Ink Tag Sale #4 Die

RIBBON GIRL COLOUR CHALLENGE #12

2011-10-16T11:30:00.002+01:00

This month's colour challenge at The Ribbon Girl is Lilac and Green chosen by lovely teamie Kath.

Not only is there a £10 voucher to spend in the Lili Of The Valley store, you could also win one of these gorgeous Ribbon Girl kits!

The challenge will run for 2 weeks and will end on Saturday 29th October, 9PM UK time.

I made these little Lavender Bags from Calico together with a stamp from Stampin Up's Pocket Silhouettes set and of course gorgeous Lavender Lace and heart charm from The Ribbon Girl!

Go here to check out the fabulous designs from the Design Team and see other entries so far.

Enjoy!

The Ribbon Girl Lace, Jute Button Twine, Heart Charm
Stampin Up Pocket Silhouettes Stamp Set, Lavender Lace and Old Olive Classic Stamp Pads
Calico

ONE FOR THE KIDS

2011-10-11T17:47:00.002+01:00

It's challenge time again over at Let's Craft and Create!

Diane has chosen the theme of 'One for the Kids'....time to think about those little guys and gals in our lives.

I had fun making a magnetic clipboard and card using Cosmo Cricket Joy Ride papers together with star die cuts.

For some fab ideas for kids check out the Design Team's wonderful projects here.

Cosmo Cricket Joy Ride Papers

Pink Petticoat Perfect Papers Download

Papertrey Ink Stars Die Cuts, Birthday Bash Sentiments Stamp Set, Take Note Stamp Set, Buttons

Ribbon Girl Jute Button Twine

5" x 5" Chipboard Coaster

Staples Magnetic Clip

TWO CAS CARDS

2011-09-29T20:22:00.001+01:00

These clean and simple cards were made using the yummy cake stamp from Waltzingmouse Frame It set together with Papertrey Ink's Signature Sentiments.

The icing has been topped with Stampin Up crystal effects with a sprinkling of dazzling diamond glitter, and the cup case is gorgeous paper from Papetrey Ink's Bitty Baby Blessings range.

FUN WITH FELT

2011-09-27T13:01:00.000+01:00

Over at Let's Craft and Create we'd love you to have some 'Fun with Felt' and use it on your cards and projects.

For my card and tag I've used wool felt from The Ribbon Girl's gorgeous Summer Day pack. This is such beautiful felt to work with.

The Ribbon Girl Wool Felt, 19mm Mauve Twill Stripe Ribbon, Jute Button Twine
Papertrey Ink Papers, Kraft Cardstock, Butterfly Dies, Heart Die, Button Card Die, Love Lives Here Stamp Set
Waltzing Mouse Frame It Stamp Set
Stampin Up Twill Tape, Eyelet
Cuttlebug Block Hearts Embossing Folder
VersaMagic Cloud White Chalk Ink
Buttons
Decorative Pins
Fabric

JUST THREE MONTHS UNTIL CHRISTMAS !

2011-09-25T22:14:00.001+01:00

Today is the 25th of September and today and every 25th day of the month Mary and Andrea will be helping you on your way to making all those little Christmas Gifts and Cards you had planned to do this year by having a Christmas challenge.

Simply make a new Christmas craft project, blog about it mentioning the challenge, and leave a link on The Ribbon Girl Blog by the evening of October 8th UK time to be in with a chance of winning the gorgeous kit below.

You can see some wonderful DT ideas along with all the information about the challenge here.

THE RIBBON GIRL CHALLENGE #11

2011-09-18T16:35:00.002+01:00

It's The Ribbon Girl Challenge time. This month's colours are Greens and Browns chosen by wonderful Ribbon Girl Jo.

Not only is there a £5 Ribbon Girl voucher and £10 LOTV voucher up for grabs, there is also this fabulous limited edition Halloween Mini Kit !

Check out all the wonderful Design Team creations here at the The Ribbon Girl Blog.

Papertrey Ink Butterfly Dies, Sentiments

Stampin Up Close to Cocoa Ink
The Ribbon Girl Bronze Key charm, Miniature Ric Rac, Lace
C.C. Designs Banner Tag Dies

K & Co Classic Bailey Papers

Mel Stampz Ledger Papers

Bead Heart

HOW CHARMING

2011-09-13T13:00:00.001+01:00

Now that I am back at work the weeks are flying by! Bring on half term !

Our latest challenge at Let's Craft and Create is 'How Charming'... you've guessed it, we'd like to see a charm on your creation.

For my project I used Adela's fabulous Piece O' Cake template...these are so yummy!

The Design Team have some wonderful creations to share with you and there's a nice little prize to giveaway. You can find us here.

Papertrey Ink Papers
Stampin Up Close to Cocoa Whisper White cardstock, Close to Cocoa Ink
The Ribbon Girl Seam Binding, Bronze Key charm, Jute Button Twine
Wild Orchid Flower
Waltzing Mouse Sentiment
C.C. Designs Banner Tag Dies

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US...

2011-08-30T14:05:00.000+01:00

Over at Let's Craft and Create we are celebrating the fact that on 1st September we will be a year old. We thought it would be fun to revisit our previous challenges. The fun part is, you get to choose your favourite and with 26 different challenges you will be spoilt for choice! Perhaps you could combine a few just as I've done on my project below...

(Go Digi, Say it with Flowers, A Stitch in Time)

We look forward to seeing your fabulous creations! A birthday wouldn't be a birthday without a surprise, one lucky winner will receive just that for taking part! Read more about this challenge and see the wonderful DT projects here.

Pink Petticoat Quirky Qwerty Digital Image

Papertrey Ink Kraft Cardstock

Stampin Up Cardstock

The Ribbon Girl Jute Button Twine, Sparkly Button

Prima Flowers

MORE PURE INNOCENCE...

2011-08-29T21:06:00.002+01:00

Two more very CAS cards using Pure Innocence My Balloon Stamp Set.

Mad About Cards 300gsm white cardstock
Stampin Up Cardstock
Ribbon Girl Pink Baker Twine, Turquoise Ribbon, Button
Promarkers
Making Memories Just Chillin Papers
Papertrey Ink Signature Greetings
My Favourite Things Pure Innocence My Balloon
CC Designs Banner Tags Die Set

DO YOU REMEMBER THESE...

2011-08-22T10:34:00.000+01:00

Back in April these fabulous Pink Petticoat stamps were free on Issue 83 of Simply Cards and Papercraft magazine. I don't normally buy magazines, but when I saw Liz's wonderful creations I just had to get my hands on them.

Back then, I had great ideas of what I would do with them, I'm ashamed to say I've only just inked them up. Here's the result...

(click on photo for more detail)

Each card has crystal effects added to a little part of it, I love how this makes the image pop from the card.

MAKE MINE A DOUBLE !

2011-08-21T15:21:00.002+01:00

I've been re-discovering some of my stamps over the last couple of days and the Pure Innocence range by My Favourite Things really are a favourite of mine.

This is Make Mine a Double, and the way the sun is shining at the moment that's really not a bad idea!

Hope you're having a lovely Sunny Sunday!

My Favourite Things Make Mine A Double
Making Memories Just Chillin Papers
The Ribbon Girl Green Baker's Twine, Button
Papertrey Ink Signature Greetings
Stampin Up Old Olive Cardstock

TEDDY BEAR'S PICNIC

2011-08-16T13:00:00.001+01:00

It's time for our fortnightly challenge at Let's Craft and Create....and as promised we have two more fabulous team members to share their wonderful creations with you.

Our theme is Teddy Bear's Picnic, although for Eileen and Diane in New Zealand who are experiencing snow at the moment, a picnic is probably the last thing on their minds!

The image and sentiment on my card is another from Paper Fashions Etc's Oh Baby range. I've paper pieced the sweet little bear using Papertrey Ink papers and finished it off with blue baker twine and a dear little silver pram charm from The Ribbon Girl.

This challenge runs until midnight Tuesday 30th August NZ time, check out the fabulous creations from the design team here.

Paper, Fashions Etc Digital Images

The Ribbon Girl Bakers Twine, Pram Charm

Papertrey Papers

I'VE BEEN A LITTLE QUIET....

2011-08-15T21:38:00.001+01:00

because I've been out and about again ! This time hubby and I had a few days away in our van visiting these wonderful places...

(click on each picture to see more detail)

Anglesey Abbey

Lavenham

and Long Melford

I'll be back tomorrow for a brand new Let's Craft and Create challenge including fabulous creations from our new Design Team Members...(so long as Diane's power is back on soon!!) Parts of New Zealand is under a lovely white blanket of snow at the moment!

MY WINNER OF THE RIBBON GIRL BLOG HOP IS

2011-08-07T22:09:00.000+01:00

CORRY

http://corryskaartblogspotnl.blogspot.com/

Congratulations Corry, could you please email me your address and we can get these gorgeous Ribbon Girl goodies off in the post to you.

By the way, The Ribbon Girl have a superb new website up and running. You really should pop by and take a look....it's fab!

GO DIGI

2011-08-02T13:00:00.001+01:00

For our latest challenge over at Let's Craft and Create we'd like you to Go Digi!

With so many gorgeous digital images and papers available, it was difficult to know where to start. But after seeing fabulous creations from the Papers, Fashions Etc Design Team I couldn't resist the Oh Baby range of images, bingo cards and sentiments.

Pink Silk Ribbon, Dotty Button and Jute Twine from The Ribbon Girl together with K&Co Bailey Papers and a lovely heart doily from Marlou finish off my baby girl card.

One thing I really like about digital images is you can make them any size you want....

I've used the same images as my card but in miniature on a matching tag!

Information of our challenge and little giveaway can be found here.

Paper, Fashions Etc Digital Images

The Ribbon Girl Pink Silk Ribbon, Dotty Button, Jute Button Twine

K&Co Bailey Papers

Heart Doily

Please scroll down and leave a comment for The Ribbon Girl Blog Hop.

Hop giveaways will close 9pm Sunday 7th August.

RIBBON GIRL BIRTHDAY BLOG HOP

2011-08-01T09:50:00.000+01:00

Today the Ribbon Girl is celebrating it's birthday with a fantastic prize filled blog hop!

Simply by leaving a comment on every blog you visit there is a prize to be won! Each prize has a rainbow selection of ribbons, pins, buttons and charms. All the blog hop giveaways will end on the 7th August.

The blog hop starts at The Ribbon Girl Blog after you've left a comment there then hop onto Andrea's blog, leave her a comment and continue on your journey, if you get lost along the way don't worry you can follow the list back at The Ribbon Girl Blog ....Enjoy and good luck!

From here please go to Jacqui's Blog.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RIBBON GIRL!

Just back from Holland...

2011-07-28T22:55:00.000+01:00

had a wonderful trip and did a lot of cycling!

FAIRY TALES

2011-07-19T13:01:00.000+01:00

Over at Let's Craft and Create we'd love to see fairies, wings or anything mythical or magical on your projects.

Our challenge runs until midnight Tuesday 2nd August NZ time. We look forward to seeing your wonderful creations!

Beatriz Jennings Fairies Collage Collection, Chic Background Collection

Papertrey Ink Kraft Cardstock, Butterfly Die, Dress Form Stamp Set

The Ribbon Girl Guipure lace, Jute Button Twine

White Acrylic Paint

COLOUR CHALLENGE #10

2011-07-17T14:36:00.005+01:00

It's colour challenge time at The Ribbon Girl, and it's shades of Aqua chosen by Design Team Member Nicole. Once again there are two fabulous prizes. A £10 voucher from Lili of the Valley and a gorgeous Aqua mini kit from The Ribbon Girl.

The challenge runs until July 31st at 10:00 PM (UK time) and one winner will be chosen at random to win both the Lili Of The Valley and Ribbon Girl prizes. Be sure to check out the fabulous creations by the Design Team here.

The Ribbon Girl Cluny Lace, Sheer Ruffle, Seam Binding, Polka Dot Button, Wool Felt

Beatriz Jennings Images and Papers

Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Papers

Die-Namics Notched Tag Stamps and Dies, Small Roses Die

Maya Road Chipboard Frame

Papertrey Ink Large Scallop Border, Kraft Cardstock

Acrylic Paint

Tea Dyed Tag

Rose Buds

CUPCAKES

2011-07-14T18:36:00.001+01:00

It's a lovely sunny evening here at the moment...a perfect evening for some cupcakes!

My cupcake tag has been made using one of Beatriz Jennings wonderful digi downloads called Sweet Cakes.....

and has been topped off with Melissa Frances papers, The Ribbon Girl dotty ribbon, cluney lace, pins and cake charm together with gorgeous tulips from Marlou.

Over at Let's Craft and Create our Eat Cake challenge runs until midnight Tuesday 19th July NZ time, we'd love to see you!

The Ribbon Girl dotty ribbon, cluney lace, decorative pins, cake charm
Beatriz Jennings Digital Image
Melissa Frances Papers
Sizzix Tag
Small tea dyed tag
Embroidered Tulips

2011-07-12T22:25:00.000+01:00

Thank you Marlou for such a SWEET award!

CHECK THIS OUT....

2011-07-10T11:09:00.000+01:00

Today sees the launch of fabulous mini ribbon kits at The Ribbon Girl in red, orange, green, fuschia, black, aqua and Christmas - check out The Ribbon Girl blog if you would like to be in with a chance to win one of the Christmas Mini Kits !

EAT CAKE

2011-07-05T13:02:00.000+01:00

It's challenge time at Let's Craft and Create....and this time we'd like you to Eat Cake! Well, not literally, mind you if it helps to get inspiration juices flowing then feel free to do so!

I used Adela's gorgeous Piece O' Cake template to make this very girly gift box.

For more details of the challenge come and visit us here, we'd love to see you!
The Ribbon Girl Seam Binding, Dotty Ribbon
Beatriz Jennings Papers
Papertrey Ink Kraft Cardstock
Wild Orchid Paper Roses
Maya Road Chipboard Frame
White Acrylic Paint
Decorative Pin

MY BLOG HOP WINNER...

2011-06-30T12:35:00.002+01:00

Firstly, a huge thank you to everyone who took part in the blog hop and left such lovely comments about our creations.
The winner chosen randomly from comments left on my blog is Cheryl, http://cheringpapermemories.blogspot.com/ Congratulations!

Cheryl says she loves challenges that take you out of your comfort zone.

Cheryl please email Adela at creationsbyar@sbcglobal.net with the choice of template you'd like to receive.

CREATIONS BY AR BLOG HOP TIME.....

2011-06-28T12:00:00.009+01:00

Once again we have some fabulous new templates by Adela to share with you.

The hop is slightly different this time. By visiting each Designer and telling us what type of challenges you enjoy the best in the comments box, you will be in with a chance of winning one of Adela's fab new templates.

The hop finishes 12:00 noon Pacific Time on Wednesday 29th and the winners will be chosen and announced by each Designer on Thursday 30th.

Below are my creations together with a list of the Design Team, click each name to visit their blog.....good luck!

ELEGANT SOLE:

This was such fun to make, and went together very quickly. A perfect gift for those shoe mad friends!

I used Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Papers, Papertrey Ink Kraft Cardstock, Wild Orchid Paper Rose and a Crystal Flourish from The Ribbon Girl.
Click each image to see more detail.

TRAY CHIC:

This is such a beautiful tray and a gorgeous way to present a special gift.

Once again I've used Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Papers and Papertrey Ink Kraft Cardstock edging it with white acrylic paint. I used Papetrey Ink's Large Heart Die and Butterfly Dies to embellish it along with Shear Heart Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl.

By clicking on the photos you will see more detail of each project...I hope you enjoy them.

Now it's time to visit the rest of the DT, don't forget to leave a comment telling us what type of challenges you enjoy the best to be in with a chance to win one of the gorgeous new templates!

Have Fun!

Mandy (that's me!)
Maria Bell

Sarah

COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN....

2011-06-27T21:07:00.002+01:00

Come and join Creations by AR Design Team for a fabulous New Release Blog Hop tomorrow at 4:00am PST, that's midday here in the UK!

We will share inspiration for Adela's gorgeous new templates plus you'll have chances to win one just by leaving a comment!
We look forward to seeing you!

Adela is also starting up new Challenges by AR which goes live on 7th July, click here for more information.

TAG IT CONTINUED...

2011-06-26T18:37:00.001+01:00

Our Tag It challenge continues until midnight Tuesday 5th July NZ time over at Let's Craft and Create.

I love making tags....it really is a great way to use up all those little bits and pieces left over from other projects.

Below is a miniature tag I've attached to a little glassine gift bag. I've sandwiched the twine between two pieces of kraft cardstock leaving long ends to wrap around the gift and tie at the front.

The Ribbon Girl Fine Lace, Button Jute, Wool Felt, Button
Beatriz Jennings Papers
Padded Angel Wings
Tea Dyed Tag
Glassine Bag

TAG IT

2011-06-21T13:00:00.003+01:00

Our latest challenge at Let's Craft and Create is all about tags! Come and visit us here to find out all the information and share your project with us.

The Ribbon Girl Silk Ribbon, Pom Pom Trim, Bronze Key Charm, Button
Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Papers
Tim Holtz Ticket
Making Memories Garment Pin
Decorative Pins
Ranger Star Dust Stickles
Papertrey Die Cut Heart, Kraft Cardstock
White Acrylic Paint

THE RIBBON GIRL CHALLENGE #9

2011-06-19T17:27:00.001+01:00

Mary has chosen the colours Pink and Cream for Colour Challenge #9 at The Ribbon Girl.

I just love these colours together and had fun making my DT projects! Click on each picture for a closer view.

There are two fantastic prizes, a choice of one of the gorgeous Ribbon Girl kits below and a £10 voucher to spend in the Lili of the Valley online shop.

The challenge will run for two weeks until 9pm UK time on Sunday 3rd July. Don't forget to check out all the fabulous DT creations!

IT'S A PIECE O' CAKE

2011-06-11T17:59:00.006+01:00

If you love cake you will love this fabulous Piece O' Cake template created by the very talented Adela!

You can find it here in her shop Creations by AR. A real bargain at just $4, that's about £2.50.

For the topping I cut a heart from corrugated cardboard, painted it with white acrylic painted then added some Star Dust Stickles, added some paper roses, which I also stickled, two of my decorative pins and seam binding.

Just need a nice up of tea to go with it now!

If you click on the pictures you get a much better view of the detail. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Creations by AR Piece O' Cake Template
The Ribbon Girl Seam Binding
Wild Orchid Crafts Paper Roses
Papertrey Ink Heart Die, Kraft Cardstock
Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink
Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Papers
Stampin Up Whisper White Cardstock, Scallop Border Punch
Decorative Pins
Mini Tag

THE FOUR SEASONS

2011-06-07T12:48:00.000+01:00

What season is it in your part of the world? We'd love you to use it as your inspiration for challenge #21 over at Let's Craft and Create....or any of the four seasons that inspire you to create!

For my spring creation I've used gorgeous Beatriz Jennings downloads from her Esty Shop, together with Baby Blue Faux Silk Ribbon and Fine Cotton Lace from The Ribbon Girl, a gorgeous wee birds nest made for me by the very talented Marlou and two of my decorative pins.

You were right Mary, this Faux Silk Ribbon is absolutely gorgeous to work with!

THANKS

2011-06-05T16:08:00.001+01:00

I really didn't know where I was going with this card. All I knew was I wanted to create something and wasn't sure where to begin! Do you ever have days like that? I don't design my cards before making them but I do usually know what I'm trying to achieve.

This card just emerged from playing with various bits and pieces, quite pleased with how it turned out though!!

I am really loving pastel shades at the moment, and these Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Papers are just perfect.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday, it's back to work for me tomorrow. I've had a lovely half term break. Not many more weeks to go now until the big summer hols!!

The Ribbon Girl Felt, Natural Jute Button Twine
Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Papers, Die Cut, Rub On Sentiment
Papertrey Ink Kraft Cardstock, Love Lives Here Dies
Acrylic Titanium White Paint
Cuddly Buddly Cork Paper
Padded Angel Wings
Shell Button

A BOX

2011-05-30T09:45:00.002+01:00

I used this fab ribbon tutorial by Connie to create my rose for my gift box. It worked beautifully with 25mm Old Rose Satin Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl.

I used Acrylic paint to give the box a distress look and also to add texture to the die cut heart.

The Ribbon Girl 25mm Old Rose Satin Ribbon, Jute Button Twine, Guipure Lace
Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Papers
Papertrey Ink Large Heart Die

Wild Orchid Crafts Paper RosesTim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink
Tea Dyed Tag
Acrylic Titanium White Paint

Paperchase Kraft Box

DIES TO DIE FOR

2011-05-24T12:53:00.002+01:00

Dies have become big business in the world of crafting. With an abundance of dies to choose from, which are your favourites? We'd love you to tell us and showcase them on a project.....and of course take part in our Dies to Die For challenge at Let's Craft and Create!

The Ribbon Girl Pure Silk Ribbon, Pink Organza Sheer Spot Ribbon, Natural & Jute Button Twine, Felt, Seam Binding
Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Papers, Die Cuts
Papertrey Ink Love Lives Here Dies, Large Heart Die
Cuttlebug Flower #1 Die Set
Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink
Decorative Pin
Tea Dyed Tag
Acrylic Titanium White Paint
Shell Buttons

FOR YOU

2011-05-21T10:34:00.004+01:00

My card today is all pink and feminine, using gorgeous Melissa Frances papers and die cuts, together with Pink Silk Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl.

Topped of with one of my decorative pins and tea-dyed tag.

The Ribbon Girl 32mm Pure Silk Ribbon
Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Papers, Die Cuts
Decorative Pin
Tea Dyed Tag
Acrylic Titanium White Paint
Shell Button

MEASURE UP

2011-05-16T21:30:00.000+01:00

Our sewing theme at Let's Craft and Create runs until midnight Tuesday 24th May NZ time. A theme which is proving popular with many fabulous creations being shared with us. Visit us here to take a peek.

Today, in between food shopping and preparing dinner, I managed to put together a little card with my new Crafty Secrets Sew Nice Creative Scraps. Such gorgeous images for vintage inspired projects.

Marlou sent me some lovely spool die cuts. Ever since I received them I've had an idea going round in my head of how to use them.....and today I finally used that idea!!

I also used one of Marlou's wonderful handmade Gracie Pins, you can find these in her little Etsy Shop here.

Ribbon Girl Lace, Felt, Button Twine, Scissor Charm
Papertrey Ink Button Boutique Stamp Set, Kraft Cardstock
Crafty Secrets Creative Scraps
K&Co Bailey Papers
Crafty Bitz Padded Angel Wings
Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink
Quickutz Spool Die Cut
Marlou Gracie Pin

RIBBON GIRL COLOUR CHALLENGE #8

2011-05-15T09:19:00.000+01:00

This month at The Ribbon Girl the challenge is to create a project within the colour theme of Pink and Lilac.

Gorgeous Ribbon Girl products I've used include

White Seam Binding which I dyed to match my project, Cream Guipure Lace, Spotty Button, Ballet Shoes Charm, Ivory Button Twine

The prize for Colour Challenge #8 is a gorgeous selection of ribbon, lace, a pack of seam binding, pieces of wool felt and a beautiful pearl flourish. Together with a £10 voucher from regular sponsor LOTV.

MATCHBOOK CRAZY....

2011-05-14T17:36:00.001+01:00

I have more little matchbooks and decorative pins to share with you today. I thoroughly enjoy making these wee creations.

Each little matchbook has a personality all of it's own.

After making these diddy ones I went on to make a slightly bigger one.

I added a little cute glassine pouch inside to hold a few tiny bits and bobs.

A sweet way to give a little gift !

Ribbon Girl Seam Binding, Charms, Jute Button Twine, Glassine Pouch

Wild Orchid Craft Paper Rose

Making Memories Vintage Garment Pins

Crafty Bits Padded Angel Wings, Flower

K&Co Bailey Papers

Cuddly Buddly Cork Paper

Papertrey Button Boutique Stamp Set,

My Minds Eye Portabella Road Boy Stamp Set

Waltzing Mouse Text It Stamp Set

Other Tea Dyed Tags, Button, Beads, Corsage Pins

SEW LOVELY

2011-05-10T13:05:00.002+01:00

Sew Lovely is our latest challenge at Let's Craft and Create. We'd love to see your creations using this theme.

For my Wedding Card I have used the following supplies:

Ribbon Girl Summer Days Felt, Ivory Silk Ribbon, Diamante Heart Pin

Papetrey Ink Kraft Cardstock, Borders & Corners Mini Stamp Set, Love Lives Here and Heart Collection Dies

Wild Orchid Crafts Roses, Pearl Sprays

Marianne Butterfly Die

For more information about our challenge come and visit us at Let's Craft and Create.

BLOG HOP WINNER AND MORE....

2011-04-29T09:26:00.001+01:00

What a fabulous response to the new release blog hop, such wonderful comments were left, thank you !

The winner chosen to receive one of Adela's new templates is Gigi (paintedlady89) from Sunshine Lollipops & Butterflies. Congratulations Gigi, please email Adela at creationsbyar@sbcglobal.net with your email details and choice of template.

Just a little reminder that our Say it with Flowers challenge over at Let's Craft and Create runs until midnight Tuesday 10th May NZ time. We have some beautiful creations to show you and a fab little prize from Marlou who is sponsoring us!

Mandy

Diane

Eileen

Come and see more here.

CREATIONS BY AR NEW RELEASE BLOG HOP

2011-04-27T14:00:00.003+01:00

Welcome to our New Release blog hop, Adela has two fabulous new templates this month.

First let me introduce the Menu Keeper.

Not only does this menu organiser hold recipes, it’s also a perfect size to organise your greeting cards!

Included in this set are templates for divider cards and a handy stand for recipe cards.........

modelled by my favourite Lemon Drizzle Cake recipe!

You can find the Menu Keeper tutorial and template for sale in Adela's shop here.

Stampin Up Chocolate Chip & Sage Shadow Cardstock
K&Co Bailey Papers
DCWV Nana's Kitchen Papers
Hero Arts What's Cooking Stamp Set

Next I'd like to introduce the Ribbon Keeper.

This is such a fab way to display all your gorgeous ribbons.

This template includes two different sized Ribbon Keepers, Regular for regular and smaller sized spools (up to 3-1/2” diameter); and Large (up to 5-1/4” diameter).

You can find the template for the Ribbon Keeper in Adela's shop here.

K&Co Bailey Papers
The Ribbon Girl Moss Green Taffeta Ribbon
Making Memories Expressions Rub On
Marlou McAlees Gracie Pin

If you'd like the chance to win one of these fabulous new templates leave a comment below and I will randomly choose a winner on Thursday evening and announce it on Friday.

For more chances of winning, check out the wonderful creations from the Design Team by clicking on the links below and leave a comment on each of their blogs. Enjoy !

Mandy Gill (that's me !)

Maria Bell

Sarah Gough

Adela Rossol

SAY IT WITH FLOWERS

2011-04-26T12:59:00.002+01:00

For our latest challenge at Let's Craft and Create we'd love to see flowers on your projects. Our challenge is being sponsored by the lovely Marlou and we have yet another fab Guest Designer joining us, so what are you waiting for......come and visit us here to find out more !!

Using my all time favourite K&Co Bailey papers and matching cardstock I made three little Matchbooks which I decorated with Seam Binding, Tea Dyed Tags and Butterfly Flower Pins.

Inside these Matchbooks are......

more decorative pins! I thought these little Matchbooks would make perfect little gifts for crafty friends.

Stampin Up Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, Close to Cocoa Cardstock
Stampin Up Rose Red, Not Quite Navy, Craft Whisper White, Close to Cocoa Inks
Tim Holtz Distress Ink
The Ribbon Girl Rose Petal Pink, White Seam Binding
K&Co Bailey Papers
Cuddly Buddly Cork Paper
Wild Orchid Crafts Paper Roses
Paper & String Blossom Felt
Papertrey Tea for Two Additions, Love Lives Here Stamp Sets
Xcut Butterfly Punch
Provocraft Die
Various Beads from Stash

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS........

2011-04-24T22:25:00.000+01:00

Such a fab Easter giveaway from the very generous Mary and Andrea at The Ribbon Girl. Check out all the details here.

BLOG HOP...

2011-04-24T09:09:00.000+01:00

Adela has created two fabulous templates to be released this month. Come and join us on our Blog Hop to find out what they are and be in with a chance to win one of them! If I have calculated the time difference correctly the hop will begin midday on Wednesday here in the UK!

COLOUR CHALLENGE #7

2011-04-17T21:04:00.000+01:00

This month at The Ribbon Girl the challenge is to create a project within the colour theme of red, white and blue! Perfect with a Royal Wedding just around the corner!

Fabulous Ribbon Girl products I've used include:

red polka dot button, saddlestitch ribbon, cluny lace, seam binding, red satin ribbon, bakers twine and butterfly charm.

This is the fabulous bundle of goodies you could win by entering the challenge.....

but that's not all, the challenge is also sponsored by Lili of the Valley, so there is also a £10 voucher to spend in their online shop!

To check out all the wonderful projects from The Ribbon Girls and find out more about the challenge head on over to The Ribbon Girl Blog....

BUTTON BOUTIQUE

2011-04-14T16:09:00.000+01:00

I've been having fun with my new Papertrey goodies! I've made this card using the gorgeous stamps from Button Boutique and Dress Form die.

Buttons, Seam Binding and Sewing Machine charm are all from The Ribbon Girl. Papers are Making Memories Bailey range (yes still working my way through them!!), Doiley has been cut using a Marianne die with vellum from Stampin Up and the lovely paper rose is from Wild Orchid Crafts.

There are so many lovely stamps to use in this set, I can't wait to try them all out!!

Michelle Wooderson did some fabulous combinations which you can see here. I will definitely be using some of her ideas for inspiration. She's such a talented lady!

By the way, have you entered the Royal Giveaway over at The Ribbon Girl Blog yet? Feast your eyes on this gorgeous selection....

The giveaway will close on Sunday 17th April.....so hurry on over!