Craft Now, Tidy Never

Dia Daoibh!

Is there anything better than a bit of crafty time and a fresh cuppa? I finally got a chance to play with some new bits, and I’m properly chuffed with today’s make—it’s bright, cheerful, and covered in enough sparkle to lift even the dullest of days (without needing sunglasses indoors… just about).

I used die cuts from Doodlebug Design—honestly, their designs never fail to bring the joy. I cut everything with my vintage Silhouette Cameo machine, bless her. It’s lovely to get dinner going while she hums away doing her thing—if only she could unload the dishwasher too.

The flowers and foliage were layered into the little envelope, all held together with foam dots—because flat is grand, but let’s be honest, we all love a bit of crafty puff. I added some shine with Ranger’s Glossy Accents on the sentiment and a few flowers, and recycled some black and pink glitter card for the floral bits—leftover from a Mother’s Day card back in March (because in Ireland, we celebrate early and craft thriftily). Just enough sparkle to say “look at me” without setting off the glitter alarm.

A few challenges:

• A Cut Above - Die Cut Challenge Blog - Anything Goes
• Paper Craft Crew Challenge - PCC623 - Color Challenge: 

• A Place To Start - June - Anything Goes (option: Recycle): 

• The Paper Players - PP740 - Theme - Recycling is in: 
  

I honestly think Doodlebug Design flower dies are pure joy in papercraft form—cheerful and so cute they could charm the glitter off a unicorn. They’re the card-making equivalent of a perfect cuppa, a biscuit you don’t have to share, and a good natter where no one judges your ever-growing stash.

Sláinte,

Wendy R. ✂️

From Tape Troubles to Glitter Glories: A Box Card Adventure!

Dia Daoibh!

Gather 'round, because I've got a card creation saga for you! As a nurse, I'm pretty good at keeping things in order – like,  I can juggle a full medical chart without breaking a sweat.... but when it comes to crafting with double-sided tape, let's just say a roll of tape has met an untimely demise in my trash bin  #CraftingStruggles .

This time, I called in a big gun: my trusty silhouette (yes, v1 and as old as the hills). I used it to cut Lori Whitlock's fabulous Carrot Box Card elements, and let me tell you, it was like having a crafting fairy godmother. The carrot tops? Oh, they're not just any carrot tops. They're decked out with glossy accents and ultra-fine iridescent glitter, because why not add a little sparkle to your veggies? ... and don't worry about mailing this little gem – it folds flat for mailing! On the back, there's a nice little spot for you to write a heartfelt sentiment. 

Onto a few challenges: 

• The Paper Funday #75 - Anything Goes/Optional Twist Anything with a "B" (B: Box Card)
• Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge: April - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper (optional theme: Springtime)
• Cardz 4 Galz #247 Stripes
• C.R.A.F.T. #752  Spring / Easter / Anything Goes 
• Craft Rocket Challenges #124 Layer It Up
• Shopping Our Stash #545 - Hippity Hop (Easter card / rabbit / chick)

Right then, buckle up buttercups, 'cause Challenge #93 at Ally's Angels is 'Anything Goes'! My teamies have been proper busy little bees, whipping up some absolutely gorgeous creations. Honestly, you simply must pop over and have a gander – they're dead brilliant. And while you're at it, why not chuck your hat in the ring and join in the fun? Go on, you know you want to!

Sláinte!

Wendy R. x.

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

Purse Gift Card Holder

Hi Peeps
I'm showcasing my gift card holder today.
Designed by Lori Whitlock and cut with a Silhouette Cameo.
This was a Christmas gift for my mammy in law.

Onto a few challenges:

Crafty Creations #357 - Always Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner #155 - Anything Goes
Lemon Shortbread #57 - Always Anything Goes
 Pause Dream Enjoy #205 - Anything Goes
The Crafty Addicts #42 - Nontraditional Christmas

Thank You for stopping by!

Up & Away

Hi Peeps
So I'm getting a little ahead of myself with special celebration cards.
This card is for my daddy. a Pilot and obsessed with airplanes. :)

Design is from Lori Whitlock and available from the Silhouette store.
Background embellished with a We R Memory Keepers chevron embossing folder.
Card is embellished with liquid Pearls.

Onto a few challenges so:
Craft Rocket Challenges #33 Anything Goes
Crafting With An Attitude Always Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday #465 No Patterned Papers
Moving along with the Times  #39 For A Man
Cardz 4 Guyz  #157 - No Patterned Paper

Thank You for stopping by!

Frosty Snowman

Hi Peeps
A wee Christmas card for today:

Card design from the Silhouette Cameo store.
Embellished with a punched Martha Stewart Snowflake, 3d gloss and baker's twine.
Sentiment stamped - freebie from magazine.

Onto a few challenges:

• Cardz 4 Guyz W, 3E - #147 - Snowman

• Try It On Tuesday 2W, C5, 2nd & 4th weeks -  Layer It Up

• Unicorn Challenge M, 1st Tuesday of M, E3, November - Snow/Snowflakes

• Inky Chicks 3W, 3E, cards & altered items - #75 - Winter Wonderland

• Deep Ocean Challenge 2W - #142 - Inspired By A Song Or Movie - "Frosty the Snowman"

Thank You for stopping by!