Perfect Papillon

I have another card to share today, I have used my Crafter's Companion Sara Signature Vintage Butterfly collection again, I seem to be using all of the blue toned papers!

I cut the hexagons with my Gemini Stitch Edge Hexagon dies, I inked the edges of them before applying them to the card base using foam pads.  I used the large butterfly again and added a sentiment from Hunkydory, I cut several layers and adhered them together.  To finish my card I added some small die cut hearts.

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Pauline
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In Flight

This is another card that I have created using the Sara Signature Vintage Butterfly collection from Crafter's Companion. 

I am trying not to buy anything more from Crafter's Companion, I'm so fed up with their abysmal Customer Service, orders routinely take anything up to ten days and more often than not something in every order will be missing, damaged or incorrect - they do always refund without any quibbles but that's not the point, it is very disappointing.  I resorted to leaving a comment on Sara's Personal Facebook page a couple of weeks back and guess what, all of my orders arrived the next day, they still had incorrect items and items missing though!

 

Anyway, this is the card that I created, I used the 3D Embossing Folder from the collection with one of the papers, I added some gold gilding wax to highlight the embossing and around the edges.  I used the large butterfly again, only two layers this time.  The sentiment is one that I have had in my stash for a while, I think it might have come from a magazine, I cut it out with a die from the Tags and Tickets that are in the collection and added gilding wax around the outside.

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Pauline
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Butterfly Dreams

I've had the Sara Signature Vintage Butterfly collection for a while now and decided it is time to get on and use some of it.  These collections always look stunning when they launch them but I often have problems when I come to use them!

I decided to create a shabby chic card so I distressed and inked the edges of some squares and adhered them to another of the papers, also distressed, using foam pads.  I cut all three layers of the large Butterfly and added that to the card along with a stamped sentiment and some small circles that I added 3D Crystal Lacquer to.

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Pauline
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Lace Butterflies

This is the sixth and final card, for now, that I have created with the Craftwork Cards Antiquites Collection - you can find the other five cards HERE.

This is a beautiful collection and I have really enjoyed playing with it.  I used a Spellbinders die and Fiskars border punch - everything else is from the collection.

I inked the edges of everything and fussy cut the butterflies.

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MAKE SURE YOU TAKE A LOOK AT MY LITTLE GIVEAWAY - YOU CAN FIND IT HERE.

Pauline
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Vintage Butterflies

I have been having another play with the Craftwork Cards Antiquites Collection - another distressed design for this one.  You can find more cards from this collection HERE.

I used three of the super papers, I cut the tag from one of them and added some additional fussy cut butterflies for dimension.

I inked the edges of everything and die cut some flowers to embellish - the ribbon is from my stash.

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Pauline
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Nautical Birthday

I have created this card for a family friend's birthday, he used to work in the yacht building industry so I thought this image would be perfect.

I used the Stamperia Sea Land paper collection, this is a gorgeous vintage nautical themed set.  I used several of the papers and fussy cut some bits and pieces from the front cover.  The sentiment is from The DigiStamp Boutique and I have inked the edges of everything.

I used one of the papers and fussy cut the notebook pieces to decorate the inside of the card.

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Pauline
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Antique Butterflies

Another card today using the Craftwork Cards Antiquites Collection - more of a distressed feel for this one.  You can find more cards from this collection HERE.

I have used three of the papers and distressed and inked the edges.  I also fussy cut some of the butterflies so that I could layer them up to create some dimension.

The sentiment is also from Craftwork cards, the twine is from my stash.

Thank you for popping in today, your company is much appreciated - please leave a comment so that I can come and visit you.

Pauline
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Vintage Fawn

I am Guest Designer for Craftwork Cards this month and this card is being shared over on the Craftwork Cards and Friends Official Facebook Group, we are having a Christmas Advent event - an inspiration project will be shared every day.  If you are not a member pop over and join, there is lots of fabulous inspiration and competitions along with special offers and information about new launches - it's such a friendly group.

I have created this vintage style Christmas card using the Craftwork Cards Winter Woodland collection.

The scalloped border is a Lawn Fawn die and I cut the topper mat with my Spellbinder scalloped circle die.

The sentiment is also from Craftwork Cards, the ribbon, twine and button are all from my stash.

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Pauline
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Vintage Robin

I have created this vintage style Christmas card using the Craftwork Cards Winter Woodland collection.

The scalloped border is a Lawn Fawn die and I cut the topper mat with my Spellbinder scalloped circle die.

The sentiment is also from Craftwork Cards, the twine is from my stash.

Thank you for popping in today, please leave a comment so that I can come and visit you.

Pauline
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Autumn Harvest

I discovered this card that I forgot to post, I know it's a bit late for Autumn but there are still lots of leaves on the trees and we've only just stopped picking runner beans and courgettes!

I used the Graphic 45 - Seasons Collection, all I have done is lightly distress and ink the edges of everything,

There is lots of my favourite fussy cutting and I have used foam pads to add some dimension.

Thank you for visiting my blog today, your company is much appreciated.

Pauline
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How Does Your Garden Grow

I have a just because card to share today, I have just discovered the Hunkydory Craft Stacks and decided to have a play.

I used elements and papers from the How Does Your Garden Grow collection and added lots of dimension with foam pads.

I added some lace, string and ribbon from my stash and punched the borders with a Fiskars punch.

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Pauline
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Dad

This is another of the cards that I made so that my Son would be able to choose which one he wanted to give his Dad - this is the one that he chose.

I used a piece of cardboard packaging, I just stripped back some of the outer coating.  The papers are from my stash with a torn edge, I also added distress ink to the edges of everything.

I saw this design on Pinterest, I'm sorry I can't find it again to link to it - I had the JustRite Stacking Sentiment stamps so I decided to CASE it.

I coloured the string to match and decorated the inside.

Thank you for popping in today.

Pauline
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The Chef

We are not having a challenge at Paper Creator's Crafts this month, we will be having a DT call soon so make sure you check back.

I decided to create a card anyway and used elements from the fabulous The Chef 6x6 Card Kit to create this masculine themed card.

The kit includes a pyramage image as well as a decoupage image - I decided to use the decoupage image, no surprise there then!  I used the envelope papers for my base layer and two of the other papers in the collection for my plain panels.

The sentiment is also part of the kit, I inked the edges of everything and added some hand made card candi.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge #195 - For the Boys/Men

The Crazy Challenge 249 - Birthday

The Paper Shelter Challenge 296 - Make it Digital

If you would like to purchase something from the Paper Creator Shop just enter the code PAULINE to receive a 20% discount on your order.

Thank you for visiting my blog today, your company is much appreciated.

Pauline
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Have A Nice Day

I have a summer themed card to share today, a bit of a change from yesterday's Christmas card.

I have used another of my Studio Light kits, it's so nice to be using some of my accumulated stash.

I have inked the edges of everything and used foam pads to add dimension.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

To follow.

Thank you for calling today, your company is much appreciated - please leave a comment so that I can come and visit you.

Pauline
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The greatest thing ...

I'm sharing the Valentine card that I made for my eldest son to give his girlfriend.

I have used papers from the fabulous Polkadoodles Belle Papillon Vintage CD Rom, I cut out the little squares with my Tattered Lace Torn Edge Squares dies.

The sentiment is also from the CD, I have distressed the edges of everything and added a scruffy bow and some pearls from my stash.

Thank you for calling today, your company is much appreciated.

Pauline
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Love is ...

I'm sharing a card that I have made using items from the fabulous Polkadoodles Belle Papilon Paper Craft Kit.

I used papers from the 6 x 6" Paper Pad, I trimmed the butterfly sheet around the butterflies before distressing and inking all of the edges.  I then layered it onto another of the beautiful papers also with distressed and inked edges.  I cut some additional butterflies from another sheet, layered them up for dimension and added some sparkle.

The sentiment is from the CD, there are over 500 unique elements on it (no elements are repeated in the papers or stamps).  To finish my card I added die cut corners and a bow from the Ribbon/Gift Frames and Corners Die.

Thank you for visiting my blog today, your company is much appreciated.

Pauline
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Anyone for Tea

It's time for a new challenge over at the Polkdadoodles Challenge blog, the theme for the DT this fortnight is Use a Design Sheet but you can enter an Anything Goes project.

For my card I have used a design sheet from the Rose Budd Collection, the papers and sentiment are also from the collection.  I have inked the edges of everything and just added some ribbon and pearls from my stash.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Crafts Galore Encore January Challenge - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafting By Designs Challenge - Pink, Pretty and Girlie

The Crafty Addicts Challenge 32 - Anything goes/Monochromatic

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper January Challenge - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper

Make sure you pop over to the Polkadoodles Challenge Blog and check out the DT inspiration, we would love for you to join us for our Anything Goes challenge, you might like to join the DT and follow the optional Use a Design Sheet theme. If you need some more inspiration you might like to take a look at our Facebook page.

Thank you for calling today, your company is much appreciated.

Pauline
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Sending Special Wishes

Happy New Year everyone, I hope you all enjoy good health and happiness in 2017.

It's time for a new challenge at CD Sunday and it is my turn to choose the theme, I chose Something New - this can be a new baby, new home, new year etc., or new stash.  Don’t forget to use something from a CD somewhere, however small, in the making of your card or project and give the CD credit.

I used new stash to create my card, the fabulous new Polkadoodles Belle Papillon CD.

I inked the edges of everything for a vintage feel and added a sentiment from the Belle Papillon A5 Clear Stamp Set, also new.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

My Time to Craft Challenge 337 - Something New
Allsorts Challenge 396 - Something New
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Make sure you pop over to the CD Sunday Challenge blog and check out the DT Inspiration - we would love for you to join us for our Something New challenge, just make sure you use something from a CD somewhere, however small, in the making of your card or project and give the CD credit.

Thank you for calling this morning, please leave a comment so that I know you've been and will be able to come and visit you.

Pauline
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Thinking of you - 4 Crafty Chicks

I am joining the 4 Crafty Chicks team again today, I was invited to Guest Design with them for the month of December, this is my third week and I still have two more to go. The theme this week is Distress chosen by Tamie.

I used my Die’sire Create-A-Card Birdcage Die along with some lavender card stock to create my card.

I distressed the edges of the card stock and added a sentiment from the Crafter's Companion Sentimentals Greetings – Occasions set.

The ribbon and pearls are from my stash.

Thank you for joining me today, make sure you pop over the the 4 Crafty Chicks challenge blog and join us for our Distress challenge.

Pauline
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