A Comeback, Crafty Style: Cards, Crochet, and a Whole Lot of Chaos

Well, hello there, world! It's been a mere six years since my last blog post — a blink of an eye, really. Nothing much has happened except, oh, qualifying as an Registered Nurse specialising in Intellectual Disabilities, surviving a global pandemic as a student nurse, and experiencing the joys of being underpaid and overworked. You know, the usual.

Let's just say, when your allocated petrol is less than 40c per mile, you start to question your life choices. But hey, I cleared out the craft stash, picked up crocheting and knitting, and now I'm back to card making to keep my sanity in check. So, let's dive into my latest crafty adventure!

Today, I’m kicking things off with a Clean and Simple (CAS) card that’s as straightforward as my life's been these past years (ha!). Here's the lowdown:

• Cardstock and Paper: Straight from my stash — the craft stash that is, not the emergency toilet paper stash.
• Stamp Used: Paper Smooches Swanky Snow Dudes. Because who doesn’t love a dapper snowman?
• Inked With: Hero Arts Intense Black Ink. Bold, like my attempts to negotiate a raise.
• Coloured With: Promarkers. Still going strong after six years, unlike my nerves during peak pandemic shifts.
• Embellished With: Baker's twine, Ranger Glossy Accents, and a sprinkle of glitter. Because life’s too short for dull cards.
• Die Used: Hero Arts Infinity Dies Nested Frames. For that perfect edge — something I lost long ago.

Yes, folks, I'm entering this little masterpiece into a few card challenges. Wish me luck! If nothing else, it’s a good excuse to procrastinate on adulting for a bit longer.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge
ABC Christmas Challenge - January: A is for anything goes

CAS on Friday: Winter
Park Hopping is My Happy Place : Inspired by : "Just like Joey and Chandler, these snowmen are Friends forever!" 

Despite the chaos of the past few years, it's good to be back in the crafty saddle. Card making has been a delightful reminder that even in the whirlwind of life, there's always room for a little creativity. So, here's to cards, crafts, and finding joy in the small things.

Catch you on the flip side, hopefully before another six years pass!

Stay crafty and keep smiling!

Wend R.

Cardz 4 Galz - Non Traditional Christmas Colors

Hi Peeps

Time for another Cardz 4 Galz challenge day!
Thank you to everyone who plays along each fortnight :)
Onto this fortnight's challenge. Challenge # 86 is Non Traditional Christmas Colors.

Here is my DT card:

The design is from the Silhouette store.
Cut from glitter card and embellished with flatback pearls and gems.
Background is dry embossed with an Alexandra Renke embossing folder.



Hope to see your creations in the card gallery and Thank You for stopping by!

Cardz 4 Galz - Flutter By

Hi Peeps

Time for another Cardz 4 Galz challenge day!
Thank you to everyone who plays along each fortnight :)

Onto this fortnight's challenge. Challenge # 85 is Flutter By.

Here is my DT card:

Butterflies are from the WPlus9 Flora & Fauna 2 set.
Coloured with Promarkers.
Embellished with white enamel and clear glitter.




Thank You for stopping by!

Cardz 4 Galz - Pumpkins

Hi Peeps

Time for another Cardz 4 Galz challenge day!
Thank you to everyone who plays along each fortnight :)
Onto this fortnight's challenge. Challenge # 84 is Pumpkins.

Here is my DT card:

Image stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black. 
Stamp used is - Stamping Bella: The Littles Pumpkin Friends.
Coloured with Promarkers.
Embellished with gems, sequins & liquid pearls


Hope to see your creations in the card gallery and Thank You for stopping by!

Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes

Time for another challenge at Crafting By Designs.

The theme this week is

 "Anything Goes".

The Sponsors for this challenge is:

MHK Designs:

  

The digital stamp is from MHK Designs, coloured with Promarkers.

I used the Eclipse technique with a Winnie & Walter "Hi" die.

Can’t wait to see you in the card gallery and be sure to check out my teamies awesome creations :)

Thank You for stopping by xx

Wendy

Cardz 4 Galz - Let's Go Digital

Hi Peeps

Time for another Cardz 4 Galz challenge day!
Thank you to everyone who plays along each fortnight :)
Onto this fortnight's challenge. Challenge # 83 is Let's Go Digital.

Here is my DT card:

Digital polka dot paper is from The Beautiful Studio.
Digi stamp used is - Mo's Digital Pencil: Make a wish.
Coloured with Promarkers.
Embellished with gems, sequins & clear glitter



Hope to see your creations in the card gallery and Thank You for stopping by!

Vintage - Crafting By Designs

Time for another challenge at Crafting By Designs.

The theme this week is

 "Vintage".

The Sponsors for this challenge is:

Lunagirl 
Prize - $15 gift certificate to the store.

DT using Pink Angels Digital Collage sheet.
Embellished with glitter card and gold star brads.

I Can't wait to see your creations in the card gallery!!

Thank You for stopping by!

Scare Me! - Crafting By Designs

Time for another challenge at Crafting By Designs.

The theme this week is

 "Scare Me... Boo!".

The Sponsors for this challenge is:

Ike's Art:

  

The background paper is from Ike's Art - Raven Background

The Crow is a die cut, glossed and glittered.

Can’t wait to see you in the card gallery and be sure to check out my teamies awesome creations :)

Thank You for stopping by xx

Cardz 4 Galz - Lever Card

Hi Peeps

Time for another Cardz 4 Galz challenge day!
Thank you to everyone who plays along each fortnight :)
Onto this fortnight's challenge. Challenge # 82 is Fancy Folds.

Here is my DT card, a square Lever Card:

The design is from Lori Whitlock.
I used a cute elephant from MFT stamps - Birdie Brown Adorable Elephants
Coloured with Promarkers.
Embellished with liquid pearls and a die cut.


Hope to see your creations in the card gallery and Thank You for stopping by!

Wendy xxx

Butterfly Hydrangea - Crafting By Designs

Time for another challenge at Crafting By Designs.

The theme this week is

 "Anything Goes".

The Sponsors for this challenge is:

Digistamps4joy:

The image is from Digistamps4joy - Butterfly Hydrangea.

Coloured with Promarkers.

Some of the butterflies are decoupaged and glossed for a 3d effect.

Sentiment from Hero Arts.

Embellished with clear gems.

Can’t wait to see you in the card gallery and be sure to check out my teamies awesome creations :)

Thank You for stopping by xx