Twilight Kingdom

Hi everyone, today is an exciting day for me as it sees the first Hunkydory launch for which I've made DT samples.

I was thrilled when I got the parcel because the collection is so beautiful, full of dragons, unicorns and fairies. Here are a few of my samples:

I had so much fun making these and I get to do it all again this week- I've just had another Hunkydory parcel delivered!

Thank you for visiting today and for your lovely comments x

A Floriferous Card

Yesterday I learnt a new word whilst on the school run, so I'm showing it off to describe this birthday card made using Craftwork Cards Boutique Floral range. Who knew floriferous was even a word!

I've simply added a Dovecraft doily, ribbon and pearls to papers and die cuts from the collection to make a pretty card.

Hope you all have a lovely weekend. I have just had my first Hunkydory DT parcel so will be working on some samples this afternoon. I have something very lovely to work with so will definitely enjoy it.

Thank you for visiting today and taking the time to comment today x

Just for men

Hi everyone. The next month sees almost all of the important men in my life having birthdays, with my dad, husband and youngest son all celebrating. So, when I was deciding on a theme for my latest Craftwork Cards blog post, it seemed obvious that I should concentrate on cards for men.

For these two cards, I've used the Take it Easy collection. I love blue and orange papers for men's cards and the matching candi is fabulous too:

My other card today uses the Man Made collection. I love the star and tool embellishments in this collection as well as the chalkboard sentiment:

Thanks for visiting and commenting today. If you get a chance, do please pop over to the Craftwork Cards Blog for more inspiration from our amazing Design Team xxx

My Besties UK inspiration

Hi everyone. I am slowly recovering from last week's half term. I was astonished how much I achieved yesterday in an empty house.

As some as you know, I had some amazing news on Friday when I found out I've been chosen to be a member of the Hunkydory Design Team. I am so excited as Hunkydory is a brand I often use- thank you to all of those who have already congratulated me x

Unfortunately, I realised that I couldn't keep up all my DT commitments so I have decided to step down from My Besties UK. Today I'm sharing my last project for them:

The challenge is currently having a little break but today the DT are all sharing some Fluffy Bestie inspiration on the blog at My Besties UK. Please pop over and take a look- I do love these fabulous Fluffy images.

I have used Fluffy img037 available to buy here. I've coloured her with Copic markers. The papers and embellishments I've used are Graphic 45 By the Sea. The anchor was cut using a First Edition die.

Thank you for visiting today and for all of your lovely comments x

Out of this world

Hi everyone. Today I'm sharing a kinetic rocket card I have made for my youngest son's birthday in a few weeks.

A couple of weekends ago, we all went to a talk by the astronaut Chris Hadfield. He was such an inspiring man and, ever since, Isaac has been drawing pictures of rockets and space. I'm sure he's going to love this card, made using my favourite Hunkydory Little Dudes collection. This topper set is 'Out of this World'.

To make the card, I cut a 17cm square of printed cardstock and cut a rectangle where I wanted the rocket to go:

I cut a strip of matching card to place behind the rocket so it could be pulled along. I added a 2p coin to the back of the rocket using a foam pad making sure the rocket was in front of the rectangle and the coin behind.  I then added a double layer of foam pads at the back of the card where my strip would move back and forth. 

I attached the card strip to the 2p using super sticky tape and attached the card to a card blank (pre prepared with a silver mirri layer), using foam pads so there was room for the card strip to move freely.

I decorated the front of the card with small toppers and coloured gems. When the rocket is pulled across, it reveals a little alien.

Thank you for visiting today and for your lovely comments. 

Keeping it clean with Craftwork Cards

Hi everyone. Yesterday was my turn to post on the Craftwork Cards blog. I wrote about the difference between Clean and Simple and Clean and Layered cards.

This is one of my CAS cards:

This is one of my CAL cards:

Both cards use the Christmas Cheer collection.

I really enjoyed writing the post and it really made me think about the labels we give cards. I'd love to know how you would define these two card styles.

Thank you for taking the time to visit today, I really appreciate all the lovely comments.

Cathy x

Let it snow

Hi everyone. I have finally started to really get into Christmas cards. These are a few I have made with the really cute Hunkydory kit Let it Snow, which was free with Crafting with Hunkydory issue 30.

The first card I made was a little circle shaker card. I love the snowglobe effect of this one- perfect for kids.

I made my own circle easel card from a 6x6 card blank then cut another circle from card for the topper.

To create the shaker card, I placed the topper in the centre of the circle and sprinkled some Hunkydory Soft Snowdrift Diamond Sparkle Glitter in the centre. I added Hunkydory Acetate to the back of the topper frame and placed this over the topper using foam pads. I added this to the top part of the circle easel blank.

I then completed the card with a circle of matching cardstock on the bottom of the easel card and made a stopper using a sentiment tag. I finished off with some Hunkydory gems, a bow and a small sentiment.

I also made these cards:

A good start to my Christmas cards and such a cute collection of characters, I think.

Thanks so much for taking the time to visit today x