A Card for my Niece

I've made this card for my Niece whose birthday it is tomorrow.  I think I'm safe posting tonight because I don't think she follows my blog :)

The cupcake in the middle is a decoupage set from Craft UK and they really do well for last minute cards.  It's actually an easel card but I couldn't get a good photo of it in the time I had so I just got the front.  The spotty paper was from some freebies that came with a magazine.  Hopefully, she'll like it.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

Fussy and Fancy - Anything Goes
Fat Pages & Cards with Attitude – Anything Goes
ATCs & Cards With Attitude - Anything Goes

A Sympathy Card

I had to make a sympathy card for my Aunt this week.  Her husband died after many years of recurring cancer.  Whenever I need such a card, I always reach for my Monochrome Decoupage Sheets from Craft UK.  They are quick and suit the simplicity of a sympathy card so well.  The photo doesn't show the layers or detail very well, unfortunately.

I'm going to enter this card into the following challenges:

Penny's Paper Crafts - anything goes
Crafts & Me - monochrome
Paper Play - use a black base
AI Factory - anything goes
Fairy Tale - flowers
Marks Finest Paper - sympathy card
Challenge Up Your Life - clean & simple
One Stitch At A Time - as you like it

Challenge No. 5 - Something Sweet

The theme on Donna's Den of Crafts this week is 'Something Sweet' and here's my take on it.  I used a die-cut decoupage sheet from Craft UK for the images and sentiments.  If you haven't seen these sheets, take a look here, because at 95p they are wonderful value.  I have two other cards made which I will show tomorrow, all out of the one sheet!  The base card is Bazzill Basics and the backing sheet is from the DCWV Sweet range.

I have a young family and a really busy lifestyle with work, my shop, challenge blogs, etc. so cards like this that are quick and easy to make are ideal.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

Crazy 4 Challenges - 49 - include a cupcake
My Time To Craft - Let them eat cake
City Crafter - Yum
Crafty Cardmakers - Happy Birthday

Take a look at the main post for all the prize details and rules.  You'll also find some wonderful inspiration from the other members of the Design Team.  See you all later.

Challenge No 2 - Sketch #1

 So here's my card for the second challenge on this blog.  This time we've got a sketch to use, which I quite like as it gives me a base to start my card with.  I've rotated the sketch and made this card for my son's friend.  He had a Birthday Party yesterday so had to make sure I got the photo taken before it went.

I've used Bazzil Basics cardstock for the card which has been cut to make a 5"x7" card.  The image is a Die-cut decoupage from Craft UK.  The stickers (ribbon and letters) are from a co-ordinating sheet.  This was a very quick card which is ideal for me at the moment.  I've shown you the sketch as well but all details can be found on the main post above.  Please join in as we love seeing all your creations and visiting you blogs.

We're sponsoring Charisma Cards!

The theme over at Charizma Cards is 'Bling' and what could be more blingy than this great glitter matstack from Die Cuts With a View.  This is the prize up for grabs so get on over, have a look at the fab cards produced by the Design Team and have a go.

I've made a card just for fun.  The cardstock (plain and mirrored) is from Craft UK which you can find here at Donna's Den of Crafts.  The image is Dustin Pike and the sticker is from Dovecraft Handcrafted Boutique.

I've shown you the inside as I also have these great insert sheets for sale.  They're ideal for making a batch of stock cards to sell.

We're sponsoring Cards for Men

This fortnight Donna's Den of Crafts is sponsoring the challenge over at Cards for Men.  As that is my challenge blog, I've made this card along with the other members of the Design Team.

The theme of the challenge is 'Monochrome'.  I made my card as a Wedding Anniversary card for my husband as today is our 13th year married.  I have to say it seems like only yesterday.

I used an image from a Craft UK decoupage sheet.  These die-cut sheets are really great as you can get three cards out of them.  The Black card and Mirror Card are also available from the shop.

I went to the Craft Show at Aintree on Saturday and bought a punching system which is what I've used to do the border.  The sticker is from DCWV Alphabet range.

The prize up for grabs is a £10 gift voucher to spend over at Donna's Den of Crafts.  Also for the next fortnight we have a 10% discount available.  Just enter the code CFM0410 at the checkout.

Take a look over at Cards for Men to get some inspiration and please have a go at the challenge.

January Candy - Day 27

First of all, I'd like to say a big thank you for all your get well wishes.  I'm still not feeling myself and just keep praying that none of the children get anything.  I've only had a cold it just seems to be lingering and I have had about four colds and the flu since September so I think I'm just a bit run down.

Enough of me, today's prize is a set of die-cut sentiments from Craft UK.  I'm not sure if you can tell but they are Gold in colour and I'm sure they'll be very useful.

This candy will close at midnight GMT on 3rd February 2010.  To enter, just leave a comment on each days post and become a follower.  You'll also need to spread the word, either a post or a sidebar entry will do.

January Candy - Day 11

Today's prize is a great Die-cut Decoupage set from Craft UK.  These packs contain the A4 sheet of Cardstock that is pictured together with a complimenting backing paper.  Even after making a quick Birthday Card you'd have enough bits left over to make another.

To enter, just leave a comment on each days post and become a follower.  You'll also need to spread the word, either a post or a sidebar entry will do.  Each day will close at midnight GMT.

Good luck and keep a look out for the winner tomorrow.

January Candy - Day 3

Day 3's prize is a great Die-cut Decoupage set from Craft UK.  These packs contain the A4 sheet of Cardstock that is pictured together with a complimenting backing paper.  Even after making a quick Birthday Card you'd have enough bits left over to make another.

To enter, just leave a comment on each days post and become a follower.  You'll also need to spread the word, either a post or a sidebar entry will do.  Each day will close at midnight GMT.

Good luck and keep a look out for the winner tomorrow.

Easter Candy - Day 3

Today's lucky winner will get 3 packs from Craft UK's Big & Beautiful 'no scissors required' Die-Cut Decoupage. These packs come with a Die-Cut Card (A4) like the one pictured and a complimenting backing paper. Ideal for when a quick card is required.

A reminder of the rules:

1. Leave me a comment on each day that you want to enter.
2. Add a link on your blog to spread the word.
3. Follow my blog, if you don't already. (This last one's optional)

Each daily blog candy will be open until midnight (British Summer Time) and I will draw the winner the next day. The winner must claim the prize within 3 days or I'll send it out to someone else.