Showing posts with label feminine card. Show all posts
Showing posts with label feminine card. Show all posts

15.9.26

Umbrella Bloom

Dia daoibh!

September has rolled in like it owns the place. One minute you are minding your own business and the next thing the calendar is waving at you saying “Right, time to get organised.” The craft desk of course took that as a sign to do the exact opposite and produce more paper scraps than a confetti cannon at a parade.

Today’s card is for Ally’s Angels Challenge #110, where the theme is always Anything Goes. Which is the best kind of theme really. No rules, no stress, just pure crafty fun. Do pop over and check out the Design Team creations because they are absolutely amazing and full of inspiration.

For my card I used the Spellbinders Umbrella Bloom die set. I kept everything CAS, letting the die cut do all the talking. Sometimes the cardstock just wants a simple life and I am happy to support that. For embellishments I only added a little Glossy Accents and a few flatback pearls for a bit of shine. Just enough sparkle to keep things interesting but not enough to require protective goggles. The sentiment is from Tonic Studios and I stamped it with Versafine ink. Versafine behaves beautifully, which is more than can be said for the pile of craft supplies currently plotting a takeover of my desk.

Now it is your turn to join the fun. The theme is Anything Goes, so grab your stamps, dies, glitter, glue, yarn, paper or whatever crafty goodies you have nearby and come play along with us at Ally’s Angels Challenge. We would love to see your creations in the gallery.

And remember… if your craft desk looks like a paper explosion happened… congratulations. You are doing it correctly.

Sláinte,
🌼 Wendy R. 🌼 

1.6.25

The Great Stamp Escape – June Challenge!

Dia Daoibh!

Guess what? I've been let loose as a Guest Designer over at the AAA BIRTHDAY Card Challenges Blog—and let me tell you, the Design Team is seriously creative! If you're looking for birthday card inspiration that's fresher than a just-opened packet of biscuits, you're in the right place.

For Game #74 (June's challenge), the AAA Birthday Team is shaking things up with a NO STAMPING theme. That's right—it's time to put down the ink pads and break out your dies, stencils, and anything else that won't leave fingerprints on your forehead (we've all been there).


My card: I've used MFT's Stitched Blooms Die-namics and some Core'dinations cardstock, with a layered die-cut sentiment finished with Ranger Glossy Accents for that perfect shine. I've also added a few clear epoxy enamel drops—just because they're pretty!


On to a few challenges:


The AAA Birthday Team's creations are so gorgeous they'll make your crafty heart skip a beat—go take a peek and try not to swoon! Plus, this is your official excuse to finally use that "too pretty to cut" paper stash.

Sláinte,
Wendy R. x

3.5.25

Mer-Mazing!

 Dia Daoibh!

Your brand new HQFCB Design Team member here, ready to dive into some fantasy fun! I'm absolutely buzzin' to be part of the Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog team! Woohooo!

May's challenge #5 of 2025 over at HQFCB is "Anything Goes" with a wee nod to mermaids if you're feelin' fancy. Now, I'm a sucker for a good mermaid tale. Anyone else remember Splash from the 80s with Daryl Hannah? Begorrah, I was always mesmerised by that tail!... 

Soooooo, I whipped up a card featuring a mermaid tail! I cut it from glitter card with my Silhouette Cameo, because who doesn't love a bit of sparkle? The wee fishes are die-cuts, and I've used gems as embellishments. Sure, you can never have too much bling, can ya?

Onto a few challenges:


Right so, that's my mermaid-tastic creation! Don't be a cod ;)... head on over to HQFCB  and enter the challenge! Show 'em what you're made of!

And now, for a mermaid joke to leave you with a smile:

What do fashionable mermaids wear?

Sea-quins!
 yes.. I'll see myself out ...

Sláinte! 
Wendy R.

15.4.25

A Card for Ms D

 Dia Daoibh!

I'm back with another card for you! This time, it's all about the joy of reading! A topic I feel qualified to tackle, mostly because I own a lot of books... that I haven't read yet. Fun Fact: May I also mention that I own every single Jamie Oliver recipe book and have only ever cooked one recipe (from the Nintendo DS game, mind you!) 🙈

Today's card showcases some incredible art by Rina Rudny! I colored it using my go-to Promarkers and layered it on an embossed background with a distressed edge (apologies for the snapshot barely picking it up due to the bright white card). To finish it off, I added some die-cut embellishments, enamel dots, and even a few staples. Let's just say my budget and my craft supplies aren't exactly on speaking terms right now.


This card is for a gorgeous friend who was kind enough to lend me a book to read. Oh, be the hokey, it was a heartbreaker  (yet truly inspiring) from a child-now-adult perspective! A real must-read! The book is called "A Time for Truth" by Sarah Corbett Lynch. Thank you, Ms. D! I'll be popping the book and the card in the post shortly -  Hopefully, it will make her smile!

Onto a few challenges:

Right so, that's my card! I think it is as lovely as a summer's day in County Clare! 

Sláinte!
Wendy R. x