Crafting Capers: A Glittery Tale

 Hello folks! Let's dive into the whimsical world of card crafting, where even mishaps can lead to masterpieces.

I set out on a serene afternoon with die-cuts of lavender stems, a charming little frame made with nesting square dies, and a "Thanks" word metal die. The brand? Oh, who remembers! Everything was going splendidly until I had a minor catastrophe with the Ranger Gloss.

In a move worthy of a slapstick comedy, I accidentally tipped the gloss over, leaving smudges everywhere. But fear not! Enter ultra-fine iridescent glitter, my crafty savior. A sprinkle here, a dash there, and suddenly those smudges transformed into glittery trails of accidental glamour.

Oh, and apologies for the quality of the photo—I've just snagged a lightbox for under €20 on Amazon, so better photos are on the horizon!

With my card now sparkling in all the right places, I'm gearing up to enter it into a few crafting challenges. Who knew a little glitter could turn disaster into dazzle?

CAS on Friday: Challenge #301 - Flowers

Cardz4galz: #242 Anything BUT Square

Daisy Chain Challenges: Challenge #92 - No Design Paper

Beautiful Blossoms - anything floral + option mood board

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

Fab 'n' Funky - all things bright and beautiful

So, remember, fellow crafters: when life gives you smudges, just add glitter and call it art. Keep crafting, keep laughing, and may your creations always shine bright!

Until next time, happy crafting!

Wendy R.

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 - 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

Crafting By Designs - Encouragement

Hi Peeps

Time for another challenge at Crafting By Designs.
The theme this week is
 "Encouragement".

The Sponsors for this challenge is:

A Day For Daisies:

Prize - $12 gift certificate.

Here is my card:

Image is from A Day For Daisies - Vintage Rose.

(I used the spotlight technique for this card)

Coloured with Promarkers.

Embellished with clear gems.

Challenges:
If You Gave A Crafter A Cookie... #102 Anything Goes This Time!
Through the Purple Haze - Sept-Bright Colours
Addicted to Stamps and More #309 - CAS
Crafty Creations  - Always Anything Goes 
A Bit More Time to Craft #75 - Anything Goes

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!
Wendy xx

Cardz 4 Galz - Floral Fence

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 # 78 is Dies or Punches.

Here is my DT card:

The die cuts are mounted with 3d foam pads to add dimension to the card.
Unbranded stamp set from Aliexpress.
Embellished with liquid pearls.
Easy Peasy :)

Challenges:
Aud Sentiments Challenge #210 Anything Goes + A Sentiment
Moving along with the Times #78 Texture
TIME OUT Challenges #116 Be Bright
Inspire.Create.Challenges #24 - Floral
Moo-Mania & More #171 - Summertime


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

Thanks so much.

Hi Peeps
My card for today:

Flowers are die cuts from the Silhouette store.
Embellished with 3d enamel & buttons.

Onto a few challenges:
Fussy and Fancy #218 - Clean & simple
Through the Purple Haze - August - Make it CAS
Aud Sentiments Challenge #209 For The Girls + A Sentiment 

Tuesday Morning Sketches #465:



Thank You for stopping by!

Succulent Hello

Hi Peeps
I've been working on a few SVG files for CraftUPrint.
Came up with this cutie:

Background stamped with My Favourite Things Orange Fizz
Cactus Diecut is a svg cut file I'll be posting on CraftsUPrint later this weekend.
Embellished with gems, glitter & clear gloss.

Onto a few challenges:

Crafting-With-Friends #72 - Anything goes
Daring Cardmakers - The great outdoors
Craft Rocket Challenges #50 July- Summer

Thank You for stopping by!

Wendy xoxo

Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes

Hi Peeps

I'm the host this week and it is time for another challenge at Crafting By Designs.
The theme this week is "Anything Goes".

Sponsor for this challenge is:

Sasayaki Glitter  

Prize - 1 non-colored image

Here is my card:

Image is from Sasayaki Glitter - Dino Girl.

Coloured with Promarkers.

Embellished with enamel drops and clear gloss.

Challenges:
Passion For Promarkers Challenge  #453 - Vibrant Colors
Crazy for CAS #8 - Summer
Make My Monday #75 - Fantasy
Craftaholics R Us #29 - Anything Goes
Digi Choosday Challenge #29 - Anything Goes

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

Crafting By Designs - Floral

Hi Peeps
Time for another challenge at Crafting By Designs.
The theme this week is "Floral".

The sponsor this week is:

Fred She Said    

Prize - $10 gift certificate to store

Here is my card:

Dig used is Poppies - Fred She Said. Coloured with Promarkers.

Embellished with a gold glitter card circle frame.

The "Friend" die cut is layered 4 times for a 3d effect.

Challenges:
The Crafty Addicts #49 - Anything Goes/Optional flowers
Through The Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes 
Tuesday Throwdown #397 - You Are On My Mind
Crafting from the Heart #211 Anything goes
Less Is More #373 - Friendship

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

Teddy Friend

Hi Peeps
I'm after a night shift and should be in bed but hey, blogland calling :)

Here is my card:

Stamp used: Stampendous - House Mouse - Teddy friend.
Coloured with Promarkers
Embellished with satin ribbon, punched flowers, vellum leaf die cuts and liquid pearls.

Onto a few challenges:
House Mouse & Friends #266 Anything goes / flower power
Creative Knockouts #247 Furry Friends
Animal Friends Challenge #62 Stitching
2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Anything Goes with a Critter
Crafty Animals #14 - Anything goes

Thank You for stopping by!

Mythical / Fantasy - Cardz 4 Galz

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 # 72 is Mythical / Fantasy.

Here is my DT card:

The design is from the Silhouette store.
Cut from glitter card and embellished with flatback gems.

Challenges I'm entering:
CAS on Friday #133 - Birthday

Southern Girls #184 Sparkle and Shine 

Sunny Day Crafting #21 - Unicorns

Crafter's Cafe #196 - All Creatures Great and Small

Crafty Gals Corner #166- Anything Goes

Daisy Chain Challenges #19 - Animals

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

Enjoy The Little Things - Crafting By Designs

Hi Peeps
Time for another challenge at Crafting By Designs.
The theme this week is "Enjoy the little things".
The sponsor this week is:

 WeR3  

Prize - $15 gift certificate to the store

Here's my card:

The die cuts are sponged with Tim Holtz's distress inks.
Embellished with 3d enamel, some brads and a bit of ribbon.

Cant wait to see you in the card gallery and be sure to check out my teamies awesome creations :)

Thank You for stopping by xx

Crafting by Designs DT

Hi Peeps
I have some exciting news today!

Ooooooh, I'm so excited!!
I am now a proud DT member of Crafting by Designs.

Wooohooooo!
Please take time to check out the gorgeous creations over on the blog.

Mel is the host for the special challenge this week.This week's theme is 
Mother's Day.

MHK Designs is the sponsor this week. Such gorgeous digi's!

 

Here is my card:

I used the Tulip of Thanks digi and coloured it with Promarkers.
Embellished with a die cut, a brush of a Spectrum Noir glimmer pen, 3d gloss and some enamel drops.

Onto a few challenges:
Use Your Stuff #310 Anything goes
Always Fun Challenges #56 For a female / Mom
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge  - Always Anything Goes 
Paru's Card Making Challenge - May - Mother's Day
Passion For Promarkers Challenge - must use promarkers - #443:



Can't wait to see you in the card gallery and Thank You for stopping by!

Hoppy Easter

Hi Peeps.

The die cut is freebie from Lovesvg. Super cute!!
Added a few punched flowers and gems as embellishment.

Onto a few challenges:
Retarte #118 - Anything Goes
Through The Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes
Unicorn Challenge #30 - Make It Girly
Crafting With An Attitude - Always Anything Goes
Little Red Wagon #436 - Hippity Hoppity


Thank You for stopping by!

Christmas In Red

Hi Peeps
A quick and easy card today:

I opted for a square frame, a red background and a large stamped sentiment in red. I made three sets of the Christmas foliage die cuts,  I layered them using glossy accents,embellished it with clear glitter and adhered it on the red panel.  Finally, embellished with red gems.

Onto a few challenges:
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas #371 - Anything Christmas - optional: Quick & Easy
The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up #38 - Card for a loved one
Christmas Crafts All Year Round - February - Use mainly red
Little Red Wagon #429 - Shades of Red

Thank You for stopping by!

In Teal... Thinking Of You.

Hi Peeps!

My card for today:

I opted for a square frame, a teal background and a large stamped sentiment done in black. I made three sets of poppy die cuts,  I layered them using glossy accents, adhering it on the teal panel.  The Poppy die is from Memory Box.

Onto a few challenges:
Addicted to CAS #129 - Teal 
Everybody-Art-Challenge #418 - Circle or Square
Dragonfly Dreams - Flowers
Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog - Anything But A Birthday
Lemon Shortbread #60 - Always Anything Goes 

Thank You for stopping by!

Think Pink

Hi Peeps

Time for another  Cardz 4 Galz challenge day!
Challenge # 64 is Think Pink.


Image is from Dilly beans stamps. 
Coloured with Promarkers.
Enbellished with ribbon and gems.

Challenges I'm entering:
Watercooler Wednesday Challenges #155 -  Anything Goes
Retarte  #114 - Anything Goes
The Crazy Challenge #267 - Love 
Crafter's Cafe #188 - Lots of Bling

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

A is for Antlers

Hi Peeps
Card for today:

Die cuts were layered to add dimension, Embellished with a stamped greeting, gems and a ribbon bow.

Onto a few Challenges:
ABC Christmas Challenge - A is for Antlers
Crimbo Crackers #150 - Anything goes
Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - Jan 2018 - Anything goes
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #22 - Anything Christmas Goes
The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up - Anything Christmas (optional touch of frost)


Thank You for stopping by!

Anything But Square

Hi Peeps
Time for another  Cardz 4 Galz challenge day!Challenge # 63 is Anything but Square.




Stamp & Dies - "Build a Bouquet".Coloured with Promarkers.
Embellished with ribbon.

Challenges I'm entering:

C.R.A.F.T. #451 Love/Valentines
Fab 'n' Funky #377 - Girly
Craft-Dee BowZ (project must have hand-made bow) Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow
Retarte #113 - Anything Goes
Through The Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes

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