Birthday Bird

Both the cake paper and the stripe paper are glitter papers and sparkle nicely in the background.

Again the bird and flowers were a free stamp set on the front of a magazine a while ago. The bird is coloured in using pro markers. x

Pink Happy Birthday

It's a shame this photo didn't come out to well because the card is actually really bright and very pink.

The Happy Birthday was coloured in to match the colour of the bike and a few gems added a bit more sparkle. x

Unicorn Birthday

Now I can remember where these stamps came from. They were the free gift on Creative Stamping magazine a few months ago. It was a great fairy tale collection and ones I will use again and again.

You can't really see it here but I coated the unicorn with clear Wink of Stella and made is really sparkle when it catches the light.. x

A Mans Happy Birthday

This one was made as a technique card but it came out rather well.

The panels were made using a tri-boss embossing folder on red card, heat embossed around the edges with gold embossing powder and then a gentle rub with Primas Art Alchemy White Gold to pick out all of the detail.

The cogs are by DoCraft and were cut out using their XCut A5  thin metal sheets. You can see a video of the class below.

More tomorrow x.

Special Birthday

This card was made using the free stamps from a recent magazine but for the life of me I can't remember which one. Still some of you will have this one in your stash.

So easy to stamp and then colour in. I used Distress Oxides but some of the ladies in class preferred to use promarkers. It's quite funny, I get out a paint brush and they all get out the pens. x

Have fun butterfly

Not easy to photograph this one but hopefully you can see that the die cut butterfly is stuck over an aperture with the paper hexagon and flowers actually on the inside of the card.

A few gems and a stamped front and it was ready to send. Looks great with all different coloured butterflies as well. x

Hugs

Nothing beats a Distress Oxide background and a fantastic animal stencil. An effective and very easy card to make.

The band across the top left of the card was cut from the distressed background when I cut it to fit the card. Loads more to come believe me lol. x

Found it

Just discovered that tidying up your craft room means you find loads of "lost" projects including this, the last of my class Christmas cards.

I believe the stamp is by HobbyArt. The leaves were decoupages to add a bit of dimension and the snow on the branch was Liquid Pearls sprinkled with Glamour Dust for a bit of sparkle.

Definitely the last Christmas card until at least August next year lol. OK back to preparing for the first card class of 2018 xx

Let It Snow

This wasn't originally the last card but for the life of me I can't find the robin on a branch card so this will have to be it.

The background is stamped using distress ink and the outer circle is also coloured with the same ink. The ribbon just finished it off. xx

Three from one stamp set

As you have probably realised I am a sucker for HobbyArt stamps and when I saw this Winter stamp set I know it would be a hit. All three images are so gorgeous and very clean and crisp so the colouring in is very easy.

Card One - Christmas Wishes Deer

Although you can't really see it I have used White Liquid Pearls on the tree and covered it in glitter to make it stand out a bit more.

Card Two Seasons Greeting Grouse 

So nice to see a grouse with the beautiful hints of colour on its feathers. Definately a favourite this year.

Card Three Winter Wishes Robin

The wording around the edges are also part of this wonderful stamp set. I did use these stamps many times over to make this years Christmas cards however I did change the way I stamped around the edges and only used one greeting on each edge. Saved time and looked just as good.

Don't forget my card classes are held at Rainham Social Club, Station Road, Rainham, Kent. At each class we make three cards using all different methods, stamps, dies, etc and if you would like to have a go you can now book by clicking on the relevant pay button down the right hand side of this page.

More cards tomorrow. xx

Merry Christmas Poinsettia Card

Loving the Sizzix Bigz Poinsettia Die. Nice easy card just layering the die cuts and glittering the edges of the petals with Glamour Dust.

The stamp is an old one but love the snowflakes in the letters "Merry". This would look lovely in blues as well. xx

Merry Christmas Bauble

I love this Woodware Christmas bauble. You can just stamp it and colour in or, as I did on this card, cut out parts of the bauble making it look more delicate.

So easy to make and they can look so different with a blue or darker green background. I love easy cards xx

Christmas Robin Card

This little robin Sizzix die is brilliant. Not only can you make quick and easy cards with it, you can also adapt the robin to use on cards throughout the year.

A little bit of glitter, a nice greeting stamp and in minutes you have some lovely cards. Made for card class a few weeks ago I think this one is a favourite this year.xx

December Birthday

or of course it could be a Christmas card if you wish.

Stamps are from the Creative Stamping Magazine and the papers are from a paper pad I found in Poundland. Who said you can't make Christmas cards on a budget.xx

Mans Birthday Card

Or of course for someone who loves the sea. I have used Sizzix Nautical Thinlits Dies so much since I bought them.

Don't forget the dies are also really good for making scrapbook embellishments. x

Looks beautiful on you

No I haven't gone Stampin Up mad its just that I happened to buy a few sets lately and of course had to use them straight away lol.
This card was made for a class a few weeks ago. The front is very simple

But the inside shouts out loud with a big Thank You and a dancing lady

Here is a closer look at the focal point

Just had to use the Distress Oxides to make the background again . Any excuse. xx

Cute Happy Birthday

I absolutely fell in love with these Stampin Up stamps. They can be used in so many ways but as a scrapbooker I decided to make a layout first. Then, while making the layout, I needed to make a birthday card for class and this was the result.

I can't make up my mind whether I like the Frog or the Elephant best. and the ladybirds are so cute. Well I think it works anyway and it's given me loads of other ideas as well so watch this space.

The layout, by the way, is still a work in progress but I'll show it as soon as it's done xx

Love those Gingerbread Men

Simple to do and all of the stamps were free with magazines. The only colouring in was the knitting and the great thing is that you can choose any colour. 

Next up a really simple poinsettia stamp and lots of white space. It doesn't photograph very well but it does look really classy in real life.

Lastly but by far my favourite this year is the Tracy Easson stamped card made using white stazon and little offcuts of patchwork material (I knew I was keeping it for a reason).

All of the above cards go normal post so went down really well in class. More tomorrow xx

Gingerbread Men

well it has to be at Christmas doesn't it. More cards from card classes over the last few weeks starting with the Gingerbread tag

Cute little guy is from a recent free stamp set on Creative Stamping. Easy to colour and cut out. Just what I like.
Next it's the Snowman in a Jar

Once again easy to do and great for the kids.
Number three is the Christmas Geese

Now this one is great to make in bulk for friends. Quick to colour and so easy to make. 
There are still loads more to come so keep checking back if you want more inspiration. xx

Oooh More Christmas Cards

and all still so easy to make. Here's the first one which everyone really loved because it's the sort of card you can make using any Christmas stamp old or new 

 This has been made using another of the Penny Black Bears.

Next something contemporary using stamps I bought earlier in the year.

and how was the background made you ask. Distress Oxides of course. Just can't stop using them lol.

Last card for today and this time a bit of traditional red and green

Hope you're finding these useful. Many more to come so keep checking back xx