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Friday 20 December 2019

Harry Potter Themed Card using Cartoon Crazy Crafty Ribbons

Good Morning!
Today I am sharing a fun Harry Potter themed card I made for Crafty Ribbons. This ribbon is part of the cartoon crazy section.

I used paper, an embossing folder and dies from my stash to make this card. A few gold sequins helped to finish this card.


Thanks for looking, 

Sarah x

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Wednesday 18 December 2019

Two Snowflake Cards and some Happy News!

Good Afternoon!
I know it has been a while and regular posting hasn't been consitiant. I've been so busy with orders, craft fairs and sick children :( I've finially managed to find a moment to share my exciting news! I've been asked back as a Fiskarette for Fiskarettes UK for a four month term, which started this month!


So today I am sharing two cards I have made using the beautiful Fiskars AdvantEdge Winter Frost Punch and Snowflake Punch.


Thanks for looking, 

Sarah x

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Thursday 28 November 2019

Christmas Robin Lantern Card for Crafty Ribbons

Good Morning!
Today I am sharing a Christmas robin lantern card I made for Crafty Ribbons. The Robin Ribbon can be found here



I used paper from my stash and the For the Love of Stamps - Christmas Rose Lantern stamps



Thanks for looking, 

Sarah x

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Friday 8 November 2019

Card Made for Snowman Week for Crafty Ribbons

Good Afternoon! 
Today I am sharing my card I made for Snowman week for Crafty Ribbons. These Winter Fun ribbons I used are so cute. 


I just love the fun happy characters on the ribbon
I used: Winter Fun - Let it Snow, Winter Fun - 16mm, Winter Fun - 25mm.


Thanks for looking, 

Sarah x

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Sunday 27 October 2019

Halloween Hanging Pumpkin Decoration using Swiss Dot Black Ribbon from Crafty Ribbons

 
Good Morning Everyone! 
Today I am sharing my latest Halloween make using the Halloween Ribbon - Grosgrain Swiss Dot Black by Crafty Ribbons



This is a hanging pumpkin plaque to welcome the Trick or Treaters.

I had so much fun painting this and adding glitter to make it sparkle.

Thanks for looking, 

Sarah x

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Thursday 24 October 2019

Unicorn Ribbon Bow Holder using Crafty Ribbons 25mm Grosgrain Ribbon

Good Morning Everyone! 
Today I am sharing a Bow Holder I have made for my Daughter. I was very pleased to be able to match the 25mm Grosgrain Ribbons to the colours of the paint my Daughter wanted. I used the Lilac and Shocking Pink ribbons from Crafty Ribbons


I had so much fun painting this and adding gold glitter to make it sparkle. My Daughter is so happy with this and an added bonus is we keep the bows and bobbles tidy!

Thanks for looking, 

Sarah x

Thursday 3 October 2019

Card made for Unicorn Week for Crafty Ribbons


Good Afternoon! 
Today I am sharing my card I made for Unicorn week for Crafty Ribbons. These Unicorn ribbons are so lovely. 


I just love the shiney gold wording and the beautiful images on the calendar ribbon



Thanks for looking, 

Sarah x

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Wednesday 2 October 2019

A review for Hunkydory using Set the Scene Moonstone Dies - Christmas Town

Good Morning Everyone!

Today I am sharing another review using Hunkydory products that I have been given to work with. This one is a little different from the kits as it is a die set with co-ordination card to make some cute Z-fold cards using the Set the Scene Moonstone Dies.


I decided on the Christmas Town Die and Z-Card set as I love the Christmasy feel of the illustration with the red Post Box, Christmas Tree and Father Christmas with his Reindeers in the sky!


To buy the four different Set the Scene Dies and Card Designs retails at £54.95 and if I was honestly buying these I would be very tempted to get them all! The 
Dies on their own are £14.99 each or on a multibuy 2 for £24.98 and the Card packs are £3.99 each. 


I found a really good video on Hunkydory's Facebook page showing how the dies work and this was helpful to watch and I was really amazed at how easy these cards are to make! 


So when I first opened the z-card packet I thought no way is this blurry picture going to work! But I had watched the video and I knew there was a bleed tolerance so that the dies should cut the image out fine. To my amazement this worked and the crisp embossed and die cut image appears like magic! 


So all these cards took was three passes through the die cutter and some poping out and folding! So quick and easy, brilliant for making quick, impressive cards.

The only thing I added was a rectangle of acetate in order to make my Father Christmas appear to be flying in the air! My Daughter thought this was great and she had a lot of fun poking the small paper parts out of the tree and the windows!


The Card pack comes with three different colour themes of the same design and six cards can be made in total. I love how well thought out this design is with the back having a decorated space for the greeting.

When I get a chance (lol) I am going to die cut some plain card and colour my own scene in to re-create my own version but I know this will take longer to make. I might get my Daughter on the case as she loves colouring and these would be special cards for the family!
 
 I think I'll add more z-fold card blanks to my shopping list and maybe the other sets as well! I can imagine these to be really popular sellers and also perfect for family Christmas cards :)

Thanks for stopping by - and I have one more kit to review!  Hopefully the baby will get over his cold soon and I can get some crafting time in! I'm currently snuggled with him whilst writing this!

Hugs,

Sarah x

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Monday 30 September 2019

Hunkydory Moonstone Dies - Shadow Box Cards

Good Afternoon!

Just a quick post to share my Hunkydory / For the Love of Stamps cards made using the new Moonstone Dies - Shadow Box! These are on Create and Craft today at 7pm. There was a show at 12, which will be available on catch up as well!









Sorry I haven't got time to describe the makes, I've got a very poorly little one who needs hugs!

Thanks for looking,
Sarah x

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Sunday 22 September 2019

Spiderman Style Birthday Card using ribbons from Crafty Ribbons

Good Morning Everyone! 
Today I am sharing some brand new character ribbon from Crafty Ribbons - Spiderman ribbon! 


This ribbon is so new it's not on the website yet but will be on display at The Creative Craft Show in Exeter on the 26 Sep–29 Sep.




For my card I used a spider web embossing folder for the background and die cut some wording in colours to match the ribbon.

Thanks for looking, 

Sarah x

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Friday 20 September 2019

Lighthouse Harbour Card using For the Love of Stamps Collection

Good Morning!

The baby is napping so I am sharing another card from the Prism inks and Resist and Reveal range by Hunkydory!

For this Design Team Card sample I have used the Lighthouse Harbour and new Prism inks.


These colours are so lovely and I enjoyed making the inky background for this simple card.

Thanks for looking,
Sarah x

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Monday 26 August 2019

Gingerbread Christmas and Skeleton Gingerbread Halloween Decorations using Crafty Ribbons

Good Morning Everyone! 

Today I am sharing some Gingerbread decorations I have painted and finished off with some Swiss Dot Grosgrain Ribbon in Pearl Pink/White, Light Blue/White and Beauty/White from Crafty Ribbons

These little Gingerbread Decorations are so cute and my daughter chose these two for her and the baby.


 These are available to buy and will be £5 each plus postage and packaging or free local delivery.


I have made these in a red version too but can be painted in any colour. I also do a Halloween version of Skeleton Gingerbread which has been very popular!!!
 

Thanks for looking, 

Sarah x

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