More Dad Stuff...

I saw a tutorial over on the Fiskars blog to make a plant decoration, which got me thinking.  Why not make a  plant gift tag for Father's Day.  I've cut out the flower and leaf shapes using a Fiskars template and stuck the assembled flower on to a wooden kebab stick.  I'm going to write my greeting on the leaf.  Looks good in the Chilli Pepper plant don't you think?

And here's the matching card.  I'm entering them for the Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy challenge over at Cupcake Craft Challenges.
Glad all the manly 'Dad' stuff is done, I can get back to making pretty cards again.

Cardstock:  Bazzill London Fog and Stampin Up Crumb Cake
Papers: KandCo Denim and Cand P magazine
Cotton Twill (tea dyed): Stampin Up
Jumbo Brad: Stampin Up
Versamagic Chalk Ink- Wheat

Machine Stitching

Denim For Dad

Same sketch as the last card but a completely different look.  Revisiting my paper stash again K&Co Rough and Tumble Blue Denim, perfect for those dreaded 'Man' cards,  I think it maybe discontinued now so best not use it all up!  The patterned paper is from issue 92 of Cardmaking and Papercraft and is available to download from their website.

Other Supplies:
Stampin Up Crumb Cake Cardstock
Stampin Up Jumbo Brad
Versamagic Chalk Ink- Wheat
Making Memories Alphabet Rub-ons
Machine Stitching

Bloomin' Lovely Day

Just want to thank you all for your lovely comments on my previous post, I'm feeling a lot better about 'The Denim Flower' now.  Unlike my previous card this one came together really quickly.  Funny how that just happens sometimes.  I'm sure it was helped by the fab sketch I used - Sketch 118 over at Card Patterns. 

I've been revisiting my stash of patterned papers, it's all part of my class 'Something From Almost Nothing'.

This mat pad was the very first patterned paper pad I bought, K&Co Amy Butler Belle,  and it's still one of my favourites.

I've also used:
Stampin Up Cardstock and Ribbon - Bashful Blue
Dovecrafts dotty brad
Pink Petticoat Sentiment.
Machine Stitching

Polka Doodles

When I saw the sketch at Polka Doodles this week it reminded me of a bucket bag template I got from HERE. So just had to find the time to join in this week, cleaning the windows can wait lol!

I lined the bag with patterned paper to make it more sturdy and to cover the back of the stitching.

Papers: K & Co Denim and Pink Petticoat (can't remember what collection!)

Flowers: Sarahs Cards

Alphas: Adornit Tiny Blue

Rosie-Dee's Challenge 40

Pink and Lime one of my favourite colour combos so just had to have a go at the Rosie-Dee challenge this week. The design has been inspired by one of the blogs I've been admiring lately, We Don't Do Duvets. Just a short post from me as I'm off to do some crafty shopping. Thanks for looking xx

Inspirational Card Sketch 14

Another great sketch from Dawn at ICS - truly inspirational. Here's my take on it...

The papers and are KandCo and Marks Paper company, the sentiment stamp is Heidi Swapp. I've also used Papermania adhesive gems, lace and buton from stash and some stitching of course! Thanks for looking x

Inspirational Card Sketch 13

My first go at this challenge. The sketch was great to work with especially with the help of the fabulous DT works of art. Go here to have a look for yourselves! Will definitely be taking part in this one again.

I started with a 4 "circular card and then cut some 2 " circles of paper and attached them around the card front to form the petals, then stuck a 4 " circle of matching paper on top to form the flower centre. I used K and Co papers bits and bobs from my stash and lots of hand stitching. Thanks for looking x

DCM - Feeling Fruity

The dare this week over on the Daring Cardmakers blog is ...

"to put a piece of fruit on your card"

I think I may be stretching it bit but that is a cherry on top of the cupcake!

The paper is K & Co Amy Butler Belle. The felt cupcake I made using a template courtesy of paper and string. I found the link to it on The Crafty Blogger, thanks Ruthie!

Cut and Stitch

Really enjoyed making this one.


I spent the best part of Saturday designing, cutting and stitching - bliss!

Flower template from Mel Stampz blog.

Paisley Paper

Paisley paper from K&Co Amy Butler Belle collection. PVC motif from josyrose, which I've added a Happy Birthday sticker to. The lacy 'Just for You' message border is from Lakeland.