PaperPlay Challenge "Ooh la la Fashion "

I went back to the seventies for my Paperplay "Ooh la la fashion " card this week, the theme was set by Deirdre and I enjoyed making this card with digital images I bought ages ago but never had the chance to use.

To take part in the challenge and be in with a chance to win a prize all you have to do is take up the challenge theme and post a link to the comments section on the paperplay blog.

Cards from todays workshop.

These are the cards we made at my workshop today, we had a play with alcohol inks and flower soft and it was great to see all the different variations of colours while making the same cards, I really enjoyed the day and it was great to meet up with everyone and meet some newbies too.

I have a full card kit with all the cards from today up for grabs so if you would like to be in with a chance to win it all you have to do is leave a comment here.

The Winner of this months kit is ....Jillian.

PaperPlay week 24 "Paper Roses"

This weeks PaperPlay Challenge was set by Julie with the theme " Paper Roses" Use a flower (or flowers) on your project, but they can't be bought flowers, you have to make them yourself!!!

To join in the challenge all you have to do is post your bloglink to the Paperplay blog comments and you will be in with a chance to win a fantastic prize too.

Little snippets...

Some of the cards I will be bringing to the workshop on Sunday made with embroiderd embellishments from Little Snippets.

Paperplay Challenge, " Sweet treats "

I set the Paperplay challenge this week with the title " Sweet Treats" so why not gather your cupcakes, ice cream, sweets, and whatever sweet treats you can find and join us in the challenge, all you have to do do to join in and be in with a chance to win a fantastic crafty prize is link your blog with your " Sweet Treat " to the Paperplay blog.

For my card entry I used smirk papers and tags and the cupcake is from Little Snippets embroidered embellishments.

Craft Supplies forum Challenge." Sea "

I made this card for this months craft supplies forum challenge set by Elisa. I love this stamp and the challenge gave me an excuse to use it, the challenge was to use something that reminds us of the Sea.

PaperPlay Challenge, Christmas in June.

Kate set the Paperplay challenge this week with " Christmas in June " I refused to bring all my Christmas stash to the surface or look around for snow scenes so I went with a Sunny Christmas in June using the traditional red/green Christmas colours =0)

To be in with a chance of winning a fantastic prize just link your challenge entry in the comments section on the paperplay Blog.

July Sneek Peeks.

Some sneek peeks for the July Workshop, you can email me for workshop details.

Paperplay challenge,Week 21.

Give it a twist ...

Elisa challenged us to use our supplies in an unexpected way for the PaperPlay Challenge this week, for example, pink card for men, title in Braille, clock faces instead of the letter "O", anything with a twist!

My twist was to use the owl eyes for letters.

Todays Workshop.

These are the cards and album we made at my workshop today, we had a busy day but still found time to relax, chat and laugh, thanks everyone for making the day so enjoyable.

To be in with a chance to win a complete workshop kit which includes the fold out album and four cards above, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post.

CECILIA is the winner of the workshop kit.

PaperPlay Challenge, Week 20.

Sandie set this weeks PaperPlay challenge with a sketch.

Paper Play challenge, Buttons galore.

Mandy set the PaperPlay Challenge this week with the theme " Buttons Galore" if you would like to take part in the challenge post your bloglink with your take on the theme on the Paperplay Challenge blog.

Sample cards and Sneek peeks.

A couple of sneek peeks and quickie sample cards using Little Snippets embroidered embellishments.

PaperPlay Challenge, Warm Colours

Deirdre set the PaperPlay challenge this week with the theme Hot, Hot, Hot, Warm colours.

Little Snippets...

I made up these cards with some of Gers latest embroidery pieces from Little Snippets, Hello Kitty is one of my favourites lately so I asked Ger if she could make some up for me , I love how these pieces turned out they are perfect... as you can see I am also trying to get into a summer mood ( hope the weather obliges )If you do drop by I would love to hear your comments.

PaperPlay week 17, Fun with fonts.

This weeks PaperPlay challenge was set by JulieM the theme is " FUN WITH FONTS " I used a " Hippy Chick " font for the Birthday text and a "Snoopy font " for all the snoopy pics, when you type in the letters the pics appear instead of letters then I coloured them, the main snoopy image is a rubber stamp, I had great fun with this challenge.

My Favourite Things

Karina set the Craft supplies challenge this month and the theme is " My favourite things " I made a landscape A4 album with chipboard covers and black/beige pages The beautiful Embroidered letters are from Little Snippets, the chipboard flowers and covers are covered with Blueberry hill papers and edged with faux stitching.

June Workshop Sneek Peeks.

A few sneek peeks for the June workshop, I got my new Hello Kitty dies so cant wait to design a few cards with them.

PaperPlay Challenge week 16, " Flying High "

Secret Garden...

It was my turn to set the PaperPlay challenge this week and I chose the theme "Flying High" the challenge was to use wings on your project... birds, butterflies, fairies anything you like as long as it has wings on there somewhere.

Why dont you take up the challenge, all you have to do is link your blog with your wings project to the Paperplay challenge blog.

My May Workshop.

These are the cards we made at the workshop today and some different samples of the mini album, we had a lovely relaxing day and finished right on time for a change =0), I hope you all have fun finishing off your albums I would love to see what you add to yours so if you are booked in for the June workshop please bring yours along.

Thanks Ger for the lovely Little snippets Pks and handmade folder, we drew Bredas name and she was delighted to win.

PaperPlay Challenge week 15

Kate set the PaperPlay Challenge this week and the Theme is ... "A Stitch In Time" Basically use stitching on your project it can be real, drawn or stamped, up to you!

I cheated for this one and used faux stitching around the edges.If you click on the card you will see more detail.

If you would like to take part in the challenge you can post your bloglink on the PaperPlay Challenge Blog.

More Little snippets

PaperPlay Challenge week 14

This weeks PaperPlay challenge was set by Elisa.

The challenge is "complementary colours " that is, to use colours that are opposite to each other in the colour wheel, such as red/green, yellow/purple, orange/blue, etc.

I chose to use Pink /green.

Little Snippets...

A few of the cards I will have with me at my May workshop, Ger from Little Snippets always provides me with beautiful embroidered embellishments for sale at the workshops and these are a few of the lovelies I will have with me next time.

( click the highlighted " Little snippets" to bring you to Gers Etsy store)

PaperPlay Challenge ; Week 13

The PaperPlay challenge this week is set by Sandie and is " TIMES 4." ..... X4 your creation.. whether it's a layout, card or altered item.. times 4 it! 4 pictures, 4 buttons, 4 flowers, 4 of whatever you want!!

For my entry this week I inked four 2x2 squares with blue/green alcohol inks, stamped images with black stazon and finished off with clear and gold utee then mounted on co-ordinating cs and framed.

Why not give yourself a challenge, there are details of a prize this week on the blog .

April Challenge.

This is my entry for the Cara Craft Supplies April challenge where we had to follow a sketch.

May Workshop Sneek peeks & PaperPlay Challenge.

A little sneak peek of some of the cards and products we will be using in the May workshop.

Paperplay Challenge

The Paperplay challenge this week was set by Mandy and is titled "Touchy Feeley"

The challenge is to create a project using fabric & ribbons. This weeks challenge is all about texture, to create something you can rub your hand over and enjoy the feeling of the different textures. You can use any other craft items too on your project, stamping, buttons,etc... but it must have fabric and ribbons on it somewhere!

April workshop photos and cards,

The 12 x 12 project " The old woman who lived in a shoe"

is made into a wall hanging with a giant chipboard boot,

Thanks everyone for making it a really great day.

Barbaras workshop cards are here...

Lyndas workshop cards are here...

A few more workshop Sneak peeks.

A few more sneak peeks from the 5th April workshop just to get you in the mood.

Just because...

( Click on cards for a more detailed look )

I made these cards for no reason other than I love these embroidered converse runners and from the time my son was three years old he wore them and still does, I asked Ger from Little Snippets ( have a look at her Etsy Site ) if she could make them up in different colours and she sure did, I love them all and find them great for difficult cards like teenagers and boys cards. They also add texture to your cards ( the flower is Ger's too ) added a few more cards using embroidered embellishments.

PaperPlay Challenge ; All about backgrounds.

It was my turn to set the PaperPlay challenge this week and I chose to challenge everyone to create their own backgrounds using anything they liked.

I stamped my images with versamark and created a coloured background with chalks, I then layered onto blue cs stamped with majestic blue ink then finished off with a pink organza bow and crystal clear gems.

PaperPlay Challenge... Mothers Day

This weeks challenge was set by Kate and the only rule was to make a Mothers Day card but no flowers allowed.

I cheated this week and altered a card I had made for my last workshop, I had intended it to be a Mothers Day card but didn't add the text at the time to leave the option open. I added a Little Snippet embroidered corner ( I love using these pieces to add texture to a card) an ivory button threaded with satin ribbon added a chipboard heart and finished off with a pearl and small bow then layered it on to some tan card.

April Workshop Sneak peeks and Embroidered embellishments..

A few sneak peeks for the April workshop, I will add more as I design the cards.

and below

Some cards made with beautiful embroidered embellishments from Little Snippets. these new designs are available to buy now.

( Click the name to bring you to the Etsy store)

Can you tell I love these embellishments !!!

I will have a selection of Ger's embroidered embellishments for sale at my April workshop.

Here are some sample cards I will be bringing with me.

PaperPlay Challenge

The PaperPlay challenge this week is to use three rectangles and some glitter/bling. The background paper I used is from the Amy Butler K & Company pad and should carry a glitter alert, some of the sheets are really overloaded with glitter.

Thanks for the award Dianne and Mandy will try to pass it on as soon as I get a spare minute.

March workshop Photos and Cards

This is a selection of photos and cards from yesterdays workshop, the bottom cards are all made with embroidered embellishments from Little Snippets.

PaperPlay Challenge Distress it.

This weeks PaperPlay Challenge was set by Mandy .I used a stamped image for the main picture watercoloured and highlighted with diamond glaze then layered on stamped and distressed card and papers and embellishments from Crafteire and The Scrapbook Store , I inked a white butterfly from Little Snippets with distress " old paper " ink.

Embroidered embellishments

This is a selection of some sample cards I will have with me at the workshop on Sunday, each card has a beautiful embroidered embellishment made by Ger from LittleSnippets .

PaperPlay Challenge Week 6

Blossom..Button...patterned paper. This weeks PaperPlay challenge is to use one and only one each of these in your creation -1. Patterned Paper 2. Button 3. Blossom/FlowerYou can use cardstock and anything else you wish but you must have one of each from the list.

March 1st Sneak peeks

A little taste of some of the cards we will be making at the March 1st workshop.

The workshop includes tips, techniques, fancy folds, special occasion cards, great company and plenty of chat.

Embroidered embellishments.

I love these beautiful embroidered pieces designed and made here in Ireland by Ger these are only two of the designs Ger makes and her crochet flowers and embellishments are equally as beautiful and detailed. I love them because they are different and work well on cards and layouts and they are made here in Ireland, I will have more information linked here soon.

PaperPlay Challenge,Monochrome.

I set the PaperPlay challenge this week and my theme is.....

MONOCHROME= " images in neutral colors are also known as grayscale or black-and-white" My challenge is to create something using mainly Black and White, you can include other colours but they must be kept to a minimum.

If you would like to take up the PaperPlay challenge you can post your take on the theme over on the PaperPlay blog.

PaperPlay Challenge

The PaperPlay challenge this week was set by Elisa-

(Quote) Use red and/or pink - Use a monogram. "A design composed of one or more letters, typically the initials of a name, used as an identifying mark". So I'll go with "one or more letters".

For this card I embossed, inked with metallic inks, and stapled some chipboard to give it an aged look. and added some sizzix letters to complete the word LOVE.

Feb Workshop cards and Photos...

This is a selection of cards we made at the workshop yesterday and also lots of sample cards I bring along for ideas.

These boots are made for walking .....

Click this link to see....

Barbaras workshop cards.

Had a great day today at the workshop, thanks to everyone for making it so enjoyable, the atmosphere was great, one minute you would hear a pin drop with all the concentration the next everyone was chatting and having a laugh, we had a few new faces there from the Craft Supplies forum and it was great to meet up with everyone IRL. I am looking forward to the next one already.

PaperPlay Challenge week 3 Fairy Tales.

This is my first entry for the PaperPlay challenge as a DT member and I am delighted to be invited on to the team. I cant resist a challenge and I love the themes each week. If you would like to take part in the weekly PaperPlay challenges the link is along the sidebar.

The Theme this week was set by karen.

Valentine.

I made this card after Niamh posted up instructions on the Cs forum and Barbara challenged me to give it a try, so I did, and eventually got it right =0)

2x2 square tiles.

Audrey got married just before Christmas and Carrie put together a wall hanging made up with sixty three 2x2 square tiles all made by friends of Audreys from the UK and Ireland.

These are my four squares.

PaperPlay Challenge...

The PaperPlay Challenges are up and running again, this is the first challenge of 2009 the theme was set by Mandy and is:

'PINK & GREEN, BUTTONS AND BLOSSOMS'

Updated Feb workshop sneak peek...

Some sneak peeks for the Feb 1st workshop.

I received this award from Dianne and have to pass it on to five fabulous Blogs =0)

I am passing it on to ..Lynda, Marlou , Kiki , Mandy, Elisa.

A few quick cards.

At last I found time to make a few quick Christmas cards.

My Christmas Workshop.

These are the cards we made at the workshop yesterday, the styles included an aged christmas stocking a Chic party dress, a gift token holder, a pop up card two cute snowflake embossed cards and little flap card , we had a great day and I look forward to the next workshop, Watch my blog for details.

Kates Sketch challenge.

Kate set a Layout sketch challenge for the CS Christmas party, I made a digital hybrid card instead using the sketch, it is slightly different but close enough ( I think ).

Magnolia Santa ...

I love these images, and feel with this card less is more... I felt it was missing a sentiment but think it works ok without one.

Santas Key , OH Christmas Tree and Post it Pad.

This is Kiki's Christmas Party Challenge...

Well, here it goes, it's simple. Make a x-mas card using whatever you want, BUT without adhesives (no glue, no double sided tape, no herma, no glue dots, no sticky pads, etc) You can use: staples, brads, clips, eyelets...use your imagination ...

This card is made from one A4 card folded to make a card with two sections for tags,no glues or tapes were used , I used eyelets and staples to secure it. As a lot of House don't have chimneys now and I'm sure the question pops up as to how Santa will get into the house? so this card is intended for Santa and the tags read .....

This is your key to our House,

Let yourself in ... quiet as a mouse.

Please leave some gifts under the tree,

We have been very good you see.

Please eat the biscuits if you may, And leave the key on the way,

Thank you for the gifts galore.

See you next year at our door.

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Eva's Class" OH Christmas Tree "

My Card....

Eva's Layout...

Neasa's dressed up " Post it pad" tutorial..

This is my take on it.

This award states that: This blog invests and believes the PROXIMITY- nearness in space, time and relationships. These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut,even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these people, Deliver this award to 8 bloggers who may then pass it on.

I have been given this award by Lynda and will pass it on to

Jan, Kiki, Elisa,

PaperPlay Challenge week 3 Pink and White..

The PaperPlay Challenge this week was set by Karen and is Pink and White ( no surprises there Karen =0) I'm surprised you allowed the white though )...I suppose you would call this a Digital Hybrid card ,I love this image and used it at my last workshop , today I dressed it up to match the challenge with some scallop punched white card ,vellum and a pink brad and ribbon oh and a couple of vellum flourishes.

Christmas Tilda.

I altered this Tilda image a little bit to make it look like she was hanging christmas stockings instead of decorating a Christmas tree.