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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Vintage Sunflowers

I am trying to do a little stash busting at the moment, I really do need to use up some of my stash.

I have created this card with one of my older Heartfelt Creations collections - Classic Sunflower.  I think perhaps I'm dreaming of September when the weather can still be nice but a little cooler, it's absolutely roasting here at the moment and I can't remember the last time we had any rain!

This is quite a vintage collection so I decided to do some tearing and inking to create a shabby chic card.  I used several of the beautiful papers along with a frame, I then fussy cut several sunflowers and leaves and layered them up for dimension, I also added a sentiment and fussy cut butterfly from the collection.

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Pauline
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Love Notes

I have been playing with some of my NitWit papers for a change, I used the pretty Francis collection.

I printed the topper several times so that I could fussy cut lots of layers, I also fussy cut the border and added papers and a sentiment from the collection.

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Pauline
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Shabby Chic Butterfly

This is the card that I made for my Son to give his girlfriend for her Birthday.

I used papers from the Sara Davies Rustic Wedding Signature Collection along with the Die'sire Delicate Wings Create-a-Card die.  I distressed the edges of everything and also added some distress ink.

The lacy border is another Crafter's Companion die, sorry I can't remember which one and the sentiment is one of Lynda Chapman's from The Paper Boutique.  I also decorated the inside of the card with more papers from the same Sara Davies collection and a Spellbinders die.

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Pauline
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Birthday Blooms

This is the card that I created for my son's girlfriend, it was her Birthday on Sunday.

The papers are from the Sara Davies Shabby Chic Signature Collection, I inked the edges of everything.  The sentiment, border and butterfly are also from Crafter's Companion - I die cut the sentiment several times and layered it up.

I created the flower and leaves with the stamp and die from the Crafter's Companion Stamp & Die Cardmaking Kit, the pearls are from my stash.

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Pauline
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For a Special Friend

Another pretty card to share today, I have used the Craftwork Cards Shabby Chic Collection Pack to create a shaker card.

I used the Country Charm Template to create my flowers, I traced around the large and small flower several times and fussy cut them.  I layered them up and added small rolled flowers from the Shabby Chic collection to the centre of each flower.

The sentiment banner is also from the collection, I cut another banner from the dotty papers.  I added a butterfly that was die cut from the same dotty papers.

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Pauline
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A wonderful holiday

Matt and Hannah went on holiday to Cyprus recently and Matt asked me to make a layout using a couple of their favourite photographs.

I used papers from the Sara Davies Shabby Chic Signature collection and created some die cut flowers using some Tattered Lace Dies - the leaves are a Sue Wilson die.  I die cut the Cyprus letters with a Memory Box die, I cut them twice - once from pink and once from green so that I could inlay them.  I also inked the edges of everything with Distress Ink.

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Pauline
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Best wishes on ...

This is the card that I made for my eldest son to give his girlfriend on her 21st Birthday - he likes shabby chic/vintage designs.

I used papers from the Sara Davies Shabby Chic Signature collection along with a Crafter's Companion die.

I have inked the edges of everything and layered the butterflies up for dimension.  The sentiment is from the DigiStamp Boutique cut out with a Spellbinders die.  I also decorated the inside of the card.

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Pauline
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Matthew

This is the second half of the gift that I made for my eldest son and his girlfriend as a housewarming present - you can find the other half HERE.

I used an Anna Marie Designs MDF Plaque and Letter along with papers from the Sara Davies Shabby Chic Signature Collection. I sanded the edges of everything and added distress ink.

The rosettes and large stars are Tim Holtz dies and the small stars are an X-Cut punch.

I'm pleased to say that they liked them, they are currently sitting on the mantle piece in their new home.

Thank you for popping in today.

Pauline

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Hannah

Good morning, I am sharing a plaque that I made for my eldest son and his girlfriend, Hannah, as a housewarming gift - actually it's only half of the gift, I will share the other half another day.

I used an Anna Marie Designs MDF Plaque and Letter along with papers from the Sara Davies Shabby Chic Signature Collection.  I sanded the edges of everything and added distress ink.

The butterflies and flourish are dies from the Shabby Chick Collection and the flowers are Tattered Lace Die.

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Pauline
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You make me Smile

I have another Shabby Chic card to share today.

The Papers, sentiment and butterfly are all from the Sara Davies Shabby Chic Signature Collection.  I distressed and inked the edges of everything.

The scalloped border is a Clearly Besotted die and I created the rosette with a Tim Holtz die.

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Pauline
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Shabby Chic Florals

I have created this card for the current CD Sunday Challenge, the theme is Shabby Chic.

The topper and floral paper is from my Joanna Sheen One Summer's Day CD and the dotty papers are from Bearly Mine Designs -  I have distressed and inked the edges of everything.

The sentiment is from one of my Ooh La La Creations CDs, the ribbon, lace, button and pearls are from my stash.

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

CD Sunday Challenge - Shabby Chic
Crafting When We Can Challenge 146 - Shabby Chic

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Pauline
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Express Birthday Wishes

It's time for a new challenge over at the Polkdadoodles Challenge blog, the theme for the DT this fortnight is Flowers but you can enter an Anything Goes project. I've used a gorgeous topper, papers and sentiment from the fabulous Belle Papillon CD to create my card.

I used two papers from the Paper Collection along with a sentiment from the Sentiments & Alphas Collection.

I fussy cut several copies of the topper from the Amazingness Collection and layered them up for dimension.  I have distressed and inked the edges of everything to create a shabby chick feel.

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

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge 343 - Flowers

Creates and Makes Challenge 9 - Anything Goes, Option Vintage

Little Miss Muffet Challenge 159 - 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 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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Shabby Florals

It's time for a new challenge at the Crafty Purple Frog, the theme for the next month is Lovely Ladies - we all have ladies in our lives that we love.

I used some beautiful papers from the Dovecraft Floral Muse Paper Pack to create a Shabby Chic card.  

I added lots of Dovecraft Floral Muse Paper Flowers  and cut two flourishes using the Butterfly Lullaby Die - Fancy Flourishes - I heat embossed them using Versamark Ink and WOW Embossing Powder.

To finish my card I added a die cut sentiment, a bow and some pearls from my stash.

Make sure you pop over to the Crafty Purple Frog Challenge blog and join us for our Lovely Ladies challenge and don't forget to visit the Crafty Purple Frog Shop to take a look at all of the fabulous Crafting supplies that are available, grab a coffee and have a leisurely browse whilst you are there.

I would like to enter this card into the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - For A Special Lady/Girl.
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Pauline
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Shabby Chic Birthday

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

I have used beautiful papers from the Polkadoodles Belle Papillon Vintage CD Rom.  I have distressed and inked the edges of everything for a shabby chic feel.

I have used a lace border punch for my lace element and seambinding ribbon to create a scruffy bow.

The topper, sentiment and butterfly are also from the CD.

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

Crafting from the Heart Challenge 149 - Always Anything Goes

Dream Valley Challenge 151 - Lots of Layers

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge 53 - Always Anything Goes

The Corrosive Challenge 3 - Anything Goes

Fussy and Fancy Challenge 182 - 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 Ribbon or Lace 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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Keep Calm It's A ....

It's time for a new challenge at A Gem of a Challenge and the theme for the next fortnight is 3 B's (use three or more different objects on your card that begin with the letter B).

I have used this adorable Keep Calm It's A Baby Boy Digi Stamp available in the Pink Gem Designs Shop to make my card.  I cut it into a tag shape and distressed the edges.

My 3 B's are Blue, Buttons and Bow, I could also have Baby as well.

The papers are from the First Edition It's a Boy collection, I used a Tattered Lace Peach Sorbet Square die to cut the floral paper and also distressed the edges of all of the papers.

The little baby vest is from the Baby Set Digi Stamp also from Pink Gem Designs, the buttons, ribbon and twine are from my stash.

Make sure you pop over to the A Gem of a Challenge blog and join us for our 3 B's challenge, don't forget to visit the Pink Gem Designs Shop to take a look at all of the fabulous Digi Stamps and Kits that are available, grab a coffee and have a leisurely browse whilst you are there.

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

Pauline
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Blue Pansy

It's time for a new challenge at Ooh La La Creations and the theme for the next fortnight is Embossing.

I have used the Ooh La La Creations Yesterday's Memories CD to create my card.

I have used a decoupage image and papers from the Pansy collection.  I distressed and inked the edges of the papers and added a sentiment that is also from the collection.

I have embossed a blue panel with a Darice embossing folder and gently sanded it back.  To finish I have created a scruffy bow from seam binding.

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 Embossing Challenge.

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

Pauline
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Young Love

This is a scrapbook page that I have created, I loosely followed Jen Fisher's 12 Months of Scrapbooking - January sketch - check out her YouTube video HERE.

The photograph is of my gorgeous eldest son and his beautiful girlfriend just before they went to their university Summer Ball last year - it has taken me a while to get around to making this!

I have used beautiful papers from the Polkadoodles Belle Papillon Vintage CD Rom.  I inked the edges of everything - the letters and butterflies are also from the CD.

Thank you for visiting my blog today, please leave a comment so that I can come and visit you.

Pauline
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