Happy Father's Day

This is another Father's Day card that I created with the Docrafts Mr. Mister collection, I managed to design this one without the help of Pinterest.

I used three of the papers and one of the decoupage toppers, there are lots of layers.  I added the Father's Day sentiment over the top of a little cup, it was also from the collection and added a verse to the inside.

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Pauline
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You're the Best

As anyone that follows my bog will know, I really struggle when it comes to making cards for family or close friends and it was certainly the case when I sat down to create a Father's Day card for my son to give his Dad.  I turned to my usual place to go when I struggle and found this card on Pinterest, it was pinned from the Docrafts site which unfortunately is no longer there!

My card is very slightly different but not much -  I left a couple of bits off, added a banner and computer generated the sentiment, I also decorated the inside and added a little verse.

Thank you for popping in today and thank you for all of the lovely comments that you leave, they are all read and much appreciated.

Pauline
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Shopping

This is the final card that I will be making with my Bellisima collection from Docrafts for a little while, I need to make a New Home card and gift for some friends.

This card uses two more of the Bellisima papers, a decoupage topper and a sentiment, the script paper is from Bazzill Basics.  As usual I inked the edges of everything and used foam pads to add dimension, the gems are from Hunkydory.

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Pauline
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Pink and Mint

I have another card to share using the Bellisima collection from Docrafts, I'm still using old stash!

I have used three of the pretty papers, a decoupage topper and a cut down sentiment, I inked the edges of everything, used foam pads for the decoupage and die cut some flowers to embellish.

Our internet provider has informed us that our internet may be down intermittently today, they are doing some routine maintenance, I'm not looking forward to that!

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Pauline
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Bellisima

I am really making a concerted effort to use up some of my older stash - I really need to make some room in my Craft Room!

I have created this card with the Bellisima collection by Docrafts, I used one of the papers and a decoupage topper, This collection must be at least five years old!  I added some script papers from Bazzill and some pretty pastel paper from the First Edition The Promise paper pad - lots of very old stash.  I did some paper tearing, inked the edges of everything and added some die cut flowers - the sentiment is from the Bellisima collection, I cut it down a little because I wanted it smaller.

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Pauline
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Blush Peony

I have been playing with my new Docrafts Bluebirds & Roses collection again, this is such a pretty collection with lots of peach and green in it.

I have used papers from the 6 x 6 inch paper pad along with elements from the A4 Ultimate Die-cut & Paper Pad.  I have added some dark green card stock, a scrap of ribbon and twine from my stash.

Thank you for popping in today and thank you for all of the lovely comments that you leave - they are all read and very much appreciated.

Pauline
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A Very Special Brother

This is my card for this weeks Less is More Challenge, it's theme week and the theme is Personalise It.

I have used some Docrafts papers to create a family Birthday card.

I cut the stars using my X-Cut die and computer generated the sentiment.

To complete my card I just added a little twine bow.

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

Less is More Challenge Week 333 - Personalise It
Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge 172 - Stars

Glitter 'N' Sparkle Challentge 244 - Father's Day/Masculine

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Pauline
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Celebrate your 21st Birthday

This is one of the cards that I made for my eldest son, he was 21 last Sunday.

The papers are from the docrafts Papermania Geometric Mocha Capsule collection, the sentiment is a Crafter's Companion die and the numbers are Tonic dies.

The beer bottle and glass are Joanna Sheen dies - I was going to use a wine bottle and glass but hubby said the beer bottle and glass were more appropriate!

I always put too many sequins in my shaker cards so that the don't shake very well, I'll get it right one day!

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

Pauline
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Contemporary Christmas Wreath

This is one of the projects that I created for the Die-cutting Essentials Special Edition, I was commissioned to create five projects for the magazine using the free 6-in-1 build-a-tree die set and 8 co-ordinating stamps.

I decided to create a contemporary Christmas Wreath using the Christmas tree die and the Christmas tree garland stamp.

The papers are from the docrafts Papermania Capsule Geometric Mocha paper pad, I adhered them to some card stock before die cutting the trees.

It looks much better in real life!

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

Pauline

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Oh, Christmas Tree

Have you seen the latest Die-cutting Essentials Special Edition, it's in the shops now.  I was chuffed to bits to be commissioned to create five projects for the magazine using the free 6-in-1 build-a-tree die set and 8 co-ordinating stamps.

This is one of the projects that I created using the docrafts Papermania Capsule Geometric Mocha paper pad.

I die cut the little presents and a Christmas tree from a selection of the papers.

The sentiment is from the free stamp set, I stamped it onto a die cut label and added some knotted ribbon.

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

Christmas at Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Christmas Die Cuts

Crimbo Crackers Challenge 115 - Shaped Cards
That's Crafty! Challenge Blog - Christmas in September
Creative Fingers Challenge 116 - Anything Goes

Winter Wonderland Challenge - Use At Least 2 Dies/Add Some Sparkle

Cut it Up Challenge 105 - Name Game (use something that starts with the same letter as your first name) P - Presents

Thank you for popping by today, I will be along later with a little giveaway so make sure you check back.

Pauline

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Simply the Best

This is the card that I made for my Mum to give my youngest son for his eighteenth Birthday.

I used a decoupage image from the Docrafts Papermania Mr. Mister Collection, it's die cut decoupage but I needed to trim it quite a lot.  I die cut the sentiment with a Marianne CrafTables die and the numbers were cut with a Tonic Studios die.  I inked through the dies to add some definition.

I also decorated the inside to match.

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

Crafting When We Can Challenge 122 - Any Occasion
Lemon Shortbread Challenge 19 - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion Challenge 319 - Always Anything Goes

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

Pauline
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No. 1 Dad

This is the other card that I made for my son's to give their Dad for Father's Day.

I used another decoupage image from the Docrafts Papermania Mr. Mister Collection, it's die cut decoupage but I ended up doing quite a lot of trimming again.

I decorated this inside to match.

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

Crafty Creations Challenge 318 - Anything Goes
DoubleClick Skittles Challenge 50 - Stars and/or Stripes

Inspiration Destination Challenge 91 - Always Anything Goes

Ruby's Rainbow Challenge 132 - Hip to be Square

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

Pauline
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Best Dad

This is one of the cards that I made for my sons to give their Dad for Father's Day.  I was a bit pushed for time this year so I used the Docrafts Papermania Mr. Mister Collection.

I used a die cut decoupage image but ended up having to trim it quite a lot!

I used my Crafter's Companion Textures Embossing Folder to emboss the background and fussy cut a couple of sections from the map papers in the collection.  I inked the edges of the papers and embossed panel and also decorated the inside of the card.

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

Brown Sugar Challenge 203 - Father's Day

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - World Traveler

Crafty Cardmakers Challenge 166 - For a Special Man

Try It On Tuesday Challenge - It's All About Him

The Male Room Challenge 37 - Theme:  Father's Day

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Pauline
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Layer It Up

It's time for a new challenge at Crafting for all Seasons and the theme for the next fortnight is Layer it Up.

I have used a decoupage image from docrafts and papers from NitWit Collections.

The ribbon and sentiment is from my stash.

Our sponsor this fortnight is

PPinky Dolls

Prize: 3 digi images

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

Card Mania September Challenge - Pastel Colours

Craft Your Passion Challenge 279 - Always Anything Goes

Crafty Sentiment Designs Challenge - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes

Thank you for calling today, make sure you pop over to the Crafting for all Seasons challenge blog and join in with our Layer it Up Challenge.

Pauline
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A Gorjuss Girl

I have a Gorjuss Girl card to share today, Docrafts kindly sent me some free Gorjuss bits and pieces so it would be rude not to use them.

I apologise for the photograph - it was getting a little late when I took it - the nights are really drawing in now aren't they.

I have used papers from the 6" x 6" Paper Pack and a Decoupage image along with some Kraft card stock and ribbon from my stash.

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

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge - Anything Goes

Craft-Dee BowZ September Challenge - Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow

Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge 102 - Anything Goes with a twist: Make It Feminine

Thank you for calling today, 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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Nature's Gallery

This is my second DT card today - my Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra card is below and my Paper Creator DT card will be along shortly.

This is my card for the new challenge at Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge. The theme is always Anything Goes - you may enter any creation on which patterned paper has been used, you are no longer required to completely cover your project with patterned paper, as long as you use some on your creation.

I have used a decoupage image and papers from the Docrafts Nature's Gallery collection. All of the edges have been inked with Distress Ink - the tag, sentiment and ribbon are from the same collection.

You can see the decoupage layers a little better on this photo - there are quite a lot of them.

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

Incy Wincy Designs - Anything Goes

Bloggers Challenge - Come Fly With Me

Crazy 4 Challenges 301 - Tag

Crafting By Designs Challenge - Things With Wings

Polkadoodles Challenge Week 33 - Things With Wings

Kitty Bee Designs Challenge 55 - In The Sky

Crafty Ribbons Challenge 125 - Butterflies & Birds

Dragonfly Dreams August Challenge - We're Flying High with Wings!

Thank you for popping in today, don't forget to take a look at the Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge blog to check out the fabulous DT inspiration and join in with our Patterned Paper Challenge.

Pauline
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Together Forever

Today I am sharing the card that I have made for this weeks Less is More Challenge, it's theme week and the theme is - CASE a DT card

I decided to CASE Sarah's gorgeous card and go with the Wedding theme.

I have used a similar layout and colour scheme for my card but decided on a very simple design.

The large hearts were cut using a Sizzix die and the top one was embossed with a Cuttlebug embossing folder.  The small hearts have been cut using a Lawn Fawn die and I have added 3D Crystal Lacquer to them.  The sentiment is a Docrafts Papermania stamp, stamped with Hero Arts Silver Shadow Ink.

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

Less is More Week - CASE a DT Card

Get Creative Challenge 11 - Use a Die Cut

TIME OUT Challenge 27 - Clean and Simple

Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge 72 - Anything Goes/add some Hearts

AAA Cards Game 35 - Bare Naked CAS

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today, I much appreciate you taking the time to pop in.

Pauline

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I Love You

It's time for our mid challenge reminder at the House-Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge, our theme is: Love is in the Air, chosen by Sue Drees - alternatively you can enter an Anything Goes card just as long as you use a House-Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie image.

I have used the same image as last week but I have made a completely different card..

I coloured my image with ProMarkers and have used some free papers from Docrafts .  I punched a border with a Fiskars edge punch and added some ribbon that I have colourd to match the card stock.

Our fabulous sponsors for this challenge are:

Stampendous

The Hobby House



Also our generous teamie America is going to give this adorable stamp to one lucky player

Please check the challenge blog for full details.

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

Come and Get It Challenge - Love Is In the Air

Glitter n Sparkle Challenge 123 - Love Is In the Air

One Stitch At A Time Challenge 230 - Anything Goes with Love

Allsorts Challenge Week 297 - Love is all around

The Artistic Stamper February Challenge - Love

Crafts 4 Eternity Challenge  Recipe 212 - With Love

Pattie's Creations Challenge 107 - Valentine's Love

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge 84 - Love Is In The Air

Open Minded Crafting Challenge 29 - NO Pink and NO Red

Gruffies & Guests Challenge 14 - Love is all Around + Option of anything goes

Thank you for popping in today, don't forget to take a look at the House-Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge blog to check out the fabulous DT inspiration and join in with our Love is in the Air challenge.