Mainly Purple

This is the card that I have created for the latest Less is More Challenge - the theme is purples.

The image is from Polkadoodles, I have added a couple of layers to the flowers to create some dimension.

I just rounded the bottom corners to add a little interest.

I would like to enter this card into the Less is More Challenge #362 - Purples - my card is purple even though it might not look like it in the photograph!

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Pauline
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Mandala Flowers

This is another card using the Julie Loves Mandala Creativity Box.

I have used all three of one of the Mandala designs again but this time I have fussy cut them and coloured them to match one of the gorgeous papers - the sentiment is from an earlier Creativity Box.

The stems and leaves are a Polkadoodles stamp, I stamped the leaves onto another of the fabulous papers and fussy cut them.

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Pauline
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Poinsettias & Holly

It's time for a new challenge at Ooh La La Creations and the theme for the next fortnight is Flowers chosen by Michelle. I have created a Christmas card using a super image and papers from the Ooh La La Creations Christmas Presence CD.

This is one of my favourite Christmas CDs, there are thirty beautiful collections on it.  The Poinsettia image and papers are both from the CD, I layered everything on red card stock and then gold card stock.

The sentiment and pearls are from my stash.  I also decorated the inside of my card to match with the same papers.

Make sure you pop over to the Ooh La La Creations Challenge Blog and check out the DT inspiration, we would love for you to join us for our Flowers Challenge.

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Pauline
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Birthday Garden

This is one of the advanced Z-fold cards that I created for this months Simply Cards & Papercraft Magazine. I was commission to produce a Masterclass on making Z-fold cards using the Trimcraft Make a Wish paper pad.

I created the trees with my Crafter’s Companion Die’sire Four Seasons Die, the little flowers are all separate and I coloured them with Spectrum Noir Illustrator Pens.  The fence is from the Polkadoodles Elegant Lamplight & Gate Die set and the sentiment is a Paper Smooches Stamp.

There is a step by step tutorial in the magazine explaining how to create these cards.

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Pauline
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Birthday Bouquet

I made this card for my Mum to give to a very good friend, Mum always likes to give cards with flowers on them.

I used a decoupage topper from Craft Creations and some pretty papers from the Polkadoodles Winnie Sugar Sprinkles Spring Collection.

The sentiment is from the Ooh La La Creations The Shawn Jenkins Collection CD and I have recyled the little rose embellishments from an old Birthday card.

I decorated the inside to match and added a verse from a Crafter's Companion CD.

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Pauline
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A New Dress

This was going to be my DT card for next weeks Digi Choosday but as I've stepped down from the Design Team I thought I would share it today.

I decided to use a design sheet from the cute Winston Deluxe Full Download Collection to create my card. I printed it several times so that I could add some decoupage layers.

I use two of the papers from the collection and I cropped the flower from her hair so that I could enlarge it to embellish my card.

The sentiment is from the Winston collection and the buttons are from my stash.

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Pauline
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Daisy Daisy

It's time for some mid challenge inspiration over at the Polkdadoodles Challenge blog, the theme for the DT this fortnight is Use a Die Cut but you can enter an Anything Goes project.

This is my final DT card as part of the Polkdadoodles team as I've decided to step down to concentrate more on crafting for fun rather than with the added pressures of DT commitments.

I've used papers from the Belle Papillon Vintage CD to create my card.

The daisy is from the Daisy Daisy Stamp & Cut Set, I stamped and fussy cut it because I didn't want the white border that is left by the die.

The sentiment is from the Daisydays CD and my die cut element is the largest die from the Ribbon/Gift Frames & Corners die set.

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 Die Cut theme. If you need some more inspiration you might like to take a look at our Facebook page.

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Pauline
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Anyone for Ice Cream

It's time for a new challenge at Digi Choosday, the theme for the Design Team is Thinking about Summer but you can enter an Anything Goes project if you like.

This is my final DT card as part of the Digi Choosday team as I've decided to step down to concentrate more on crafting for fun rather than with the added pressures of DT commitments.

I used a super topper from the adorable new Horace & Boo collection to create my card.

The papers are also from the collection along with the sentiment.

I inked the edges of everything and added some buttons from my stash.

Make sure you pop over to the Digi Choosday Challenge Blog and pick up your discount code. Check out the DT inspiration whilst you are there, we would love for you to join us for our Anything Goes challenge - you might like to join the DT and follow the optional Thinking about Summer 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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Horace & Boo Relax

It's time for a new challenge at Digi Choosday, the theme for the Design Team is Flowers but you can enter an Anything Goes project if you like.

I decided to use a cute topper from the adorable new Horace & Boo Bundle to create my card. I printed one of the toppers several times so that I could decoupage it and used one of the scenes as a background. I also cropped one of the flowers to use as embellishments.

I used three of the pretty papers from the collection along with some Kraft card stock.

The sentiment is from the Belle Papillon CD and the ribbon is from my stash.

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

To follow.

Make sure you pop over to the Digi Choosday Challenge Blog and pick up your discount code. Check out the DT inspiration whilst you are there, we would love for you to join us for our Anything Goes challenge - you might like to join the DT and follow the optional Flowers 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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Fly High

It's time for a new challenge at Digi Choosday, the theme for the Design Team is Use a design sheet but you can enter an Anything Goes project if you like.

I decided to use a design sheet from the fun Helga Hippo collection to create my card. I printed the sheet twice so that I could add a decoupage layer.

I added one of the beautiful papers from the collection along with a sentiment.

The only thing that is not from the collection is the hand made card candi.

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

Incy Wincy Designs - So So Cute

Glitter 'n' Sparkle Challnege 236 - Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge 56 -  Always Anything Goes

Make sure you pop over to the Digi Choosday Challenge Blog and pick up your discount code. Check out the DT inspiration whilst you are there, 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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Snowman Greetings

It's time for a new challenge at Christmas with the Cuties and the theme for this one is Add some Holly.

I have used an adorable image called Snowman and Bird from our sponsor - Sasayaki Glitter to create my card.

I coloured my cute Snowman with Spectrum Noir Illustrator Pens and used papers from the Carta Bella So This Is Christmas Paper Pad.

The sentiment tag is from Polkadoodles and I fussy cut some holly from a scrap of paper that I had in my stash.

I added some glitter to the snowflakes and some 3D Crystal Lacquer to the holly berries.

Make sure you pop over to the Christmas with the Cuties challenge blog and take a look at the Design Team inspiration, we would love for you to join us for our Add some Holly challenge.

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

Pauline
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A beautiful place

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.  I've used a design sheet from the Work & Play 11 Collection to create my card.

I also used three papers from the Work & Play 11 Collection along with a sentiment.

I just added some ribbon from my stash and some hand made card candi to embellish my card.

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

Crafting With An Attitude Challenge 26 - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Creations Challenge 35 - Always Anything Goes

Creative Knockouts Challenge 190 - Lots Of Layers

Little Miss Muffet Challenge 161 - Always Anything Goes

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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A great day

It's time for a new challenge at The Paper Shelter and the theme for the next week is Sentimental.  I have used this fabulous image called Motorcycle Mechanic.

I have used the composition to create my card, I printed it several times so that I could add some decoupage layers.

The sentiment is from Polkadoodles, I cut it into a tag shape and added some some ribbon cut from the papers.  I also used the matching paper to decorate the inside of my card.

Make sure you pop over to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog and check out the DT inspiration, we would love for you to join us for our Sentimental Challenge. If you use a Paper Shelter image you could win a $30 Gift Certificate, if you use another image you can win 3 Digis of your choice.

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Pauline
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Special Birthdays

It's time for a new challenge at Digi Choosday, the theme for the Design Team is Special Birthdays but you can enter an Anything Goes project if you like.

I used three beautiful papers from the Winnie Sugar Sprinkles Springtime Download Bundle to create my Special Birthday card.

The papers in the Polkadoodles collections are so gorgeous and perfectly co-ordinated, they are just right for using on their own to create cards like this.

I computer generated the sentiment and added a seam binding bow and some pearls from my stash.

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

Come and Get It Challenge - It's a Girl Thing

Dragonfly Dreams Challenge 90 - Anything Goes

sCrafting When We Can Challenge 143 - One for the Girls

Make sure you pop over to the Digi Choosday Challenge Blog and pick up your discount code. Check out the DT inspiration whilst you are there, we would love for you to join us for our Anything Goes challenge - you might like to join the DT and follow the optional Special Birthdays 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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Just For You Winnie

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

I've used the gorgeous Just For You Winnie from the Polkadoodles Winnie Sugar Blossom Stamp & Paper Pad Boxed Gift Set to create a Side Step card. You can pre-order the Collectors Edition HERE.

I teamed her up with papers from the Winnie Sugar Sprinkles Springtime Download Bundle, the sentiment and flowers also come from the Winnie Sugar Sprinkles Springtime Download Bundle.

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

Crafty Girls Creations Challenge 35 - Always Anything Goes

Little Miss Muffet Challenge 160 - Always Anything Goes

Seize The Birthday Challenge - 2 Patterned Papers

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge 237 - Make Your Mark

Aud Sentiments Challenge 177 - Use a Birthday Sentiment or #7 on your project

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 Anything BUT a square card 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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Easter Egg Hunt

It's time for a new challenge at Digi Choosday, the theme for the Design Team is Easter but you can enter an Anything Goes project if you like.

I used a sweet topper from the Winnie Sugar Sprinkles Springtime Download Bundle to create my Easter card.

I used elements from the Toppers, Embellies, Quotes, Papers and Tags/Frames sections. I have fussy cut the main image and layered it up using foam pads.

I also fussy cut an additional bunny, butterfly and chick to embellish my card.

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

Cutie Pie Challenge 110 - Bunnies and Chicks

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge 55 - Always Anything Goes

Crafting from the Heart Challenge 154 - Always Anything Goes

Make sure you pop over to the Digi Choosday Challenge Blog and pick up your discount code. Check out the DT inspiration whilst you are there, we would love for you to join us for our Anything Goes challenge - you might like to join the DT and follow the optional Easter 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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