Starry Skies

This is the final 50th Birthday card that I created, I used the free Galaxy papers from this months Making Cards Magazine.

I decided to create another shaker card, the number dies are from Tonic and the happy birthday is a Poppy Stamps die, I also snipped the 'th' from the Poppy Stamps die so that it matched perfectly.

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Pauline
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Proud Mum Moment

I had to make another New Job card, my youngest son completed his Apprenticeship on Thursday and I'm really proud to say that he started his new job on Friday - a fantastic achievement for him.

He works in Computing and I managed to find this brilliant Mo Manning image that I thought was perfect.  I used my Tonic Keepsake Book Maker Die Set to create the card base and cut the papers.  I coloured with my Copic Markers and added a computer generated sentiment.

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Pauline
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Mr & Mrs

We went to my Brother-in-Law's Wedding on Friday, they have been together for fifteen years and decided to marry at last - this is the card that I made for them.

I used a combination of Crafter's Companion, Sue Wilson and Tonic dies to create my card - the panel, Mr & Mrs and rings are all Crafer's Companion dies, the plain and scalloped hearts are Tonic and the pierced square is a Sue Wilson die.

We had a fabulous day, the bride looked lovely and the weather was kind to us.  This is a photo of the happy couple.

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Pauline
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Celebrate your Birthday

This is another card that I created for my eldest sons girlfriend, this is the one that Laurence gave to her.

I used a die and papers from my Tonic Craft Kit 24, I created a faux stained glass effect that was inspired by Gerry from Gerry's Craft Room - you can find her video HERE.

The sentiment is also from the kit, I decorated the inside of the card using the same papers and another stamp from the kit.

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Pauline
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Happy 21st Birthday

My youngest son was 21 on Tuesday and this is the card that I made for me and his Dad to give him.

I used my Spectrum Noir Harmony Water Reactive Dreamy Blues Dye Inkpads to create the background,  The numbers were cut using my Tonic number dies and I computer generated the sentiment words before doodling around the outside.  The balloons are free clipart that I printed onto some more of the inky background and fussy cut.

We went out for a lovely family dinner to celebrate, that't both of my lovely boys all grown up now!

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Pauline
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Happy 90th Birthday Mum

This is the card that I have made for my Mum for her 90th Birthday, I have used the Hunkydory Birth Flowers Collection.

I decided to emulate the circle design of the main image and create two smaller circular elements for the sentiment and age.  I used a variety of circle dies and patterned papers from the collection along with some gold mirror card.

I added two bows using ribbon from my stash and used one of the inserts from the collection to decorate the inside of the card.

It's not her birthday for another couple of weeks but I am quite safe to share this as she doesn't do technology.

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Pauline
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Traditional Christmas

I'm back to Christmas cards today.  I saw a card similar to this on Pinteret and decided to create my own version.

I used Kraft card stock and papers from the First Edition - A Christmas Story paper pad.  The star is a Tonic die and the banner is a Die-namics Fishtail Flags die.

The Poinsettia is a Sue Wilson die along with the Pine Bough and the Sentiment and Holly are Joanna Sheen dies.  I cut the sentiment several times and layered it up for dimension.

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Pauline
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Ho! Ho! Ho!

I have a very quick Christmas card to share today, I need a few more and this is nice and flat so perfect for posting.

I have used a LOTV image and added a sentiment from Pink Petticoat, now trading as The Lovely Studio,

I cut my image out with a Tonic die and mounted it onto a piece of tartan paper from the First Edition - A Christmas Story paper pad.

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Pauline
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Autumn Hedgehog

I have been having another play with the first Tonic Craft Kit,  this time I have used the adorable little hedgehog stamp along with some of the leaves snipped from the large die and a couple of the smaller leaf dies.

I coloured the Hedgehog and leaves with my Spectrum Noir Illustrator Pens.

The brick backing paper is from Anna Marie Designs, the corrugated card stock, button and twine are all from my stash.

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

Pauline
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Birthday Candle

I have created a little layout of my Mum on her 88th Birthday, my eldest snapped this photo with his phone.

I have used papers and elements from the Sara Davies Birthday Party and Little Angel collections, the numbers on the balloons are a tonic die.

My design is based on one of Jen Fisher's layouts, mine is a lot more simple than hers though!

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Pauline
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Floral 21st

This is the final 21st Birthday card that I made for Hannah, this one was from me and hubby.

I used the beautiful Petals & Parasols Collection from NitWit Collections.  I created the rosette with my Tim Holtz die and layered it onto a Spellbinders scalloped circle die cut - the numbers were cut with a Tonic die.

The sentiment is a Die-namics die and I stamped and fussy cut some Joy Crafts flowers - the leaves are a Sue Wilson die.

I decorated the inside of the card using the same papers and an insert from the NitWit collection.

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Pauline
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Treat Yourself

The latest issue of Creative Stamping is in the shops today and I was commissioned to create five projects combining the free stamp set and some Echo Park Party Time Papers.  This card is also featured in Simply Cards and Papercraft.

I decided to create a Pop Up Box Card using the free template from Creative Stamping Issue 31. I used the lollipop stamp from the free stamp set coloured with ProMarkers and decorated the box with the Echo Park papers - this is a lovely fun collection.

The sentiment is also from the free stamp set.

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Pauline
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Regal Carriage

I was commissioned to create five projects suitable for a child's room for the new Tonic Studios Design Collection published by Practical Publishing.  I was sent a selection of Tonic Rococo and Tonic Rococo Petite dies along with some card stock.

I decided to make a tissue box cover with some lovely orange card stock from the Tonic Essential Card Pack – Heated Hues and the Tonic Rococo Regal Carriage Die.

I used my Tonic Circle Layering Die and Scalloped Circle Layering Die to cut the hole for the tissues to come out - unfortunately I didn't take a photograph of the top.

I would like to enter my tissue box into the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - the theme is Anything But A Card.

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

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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My Darling Husband

You might remember that on Saturday I shared the card that I made for our neighbours on their Golden Wedding Anniversary, well this is the card that I made for our neighbour to give her husband.

I used papers from the Crafter's Companion Downton Abbey CD again, the Champagne Glasses are also from the collection.

The hearts are Sizzix die cuts and the numbers were cut with a Tonic die.  I computer generated the sentiment and cut it out with a Spellbinders die.

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

Crafty Boots Challenge - Gold Or Silver

Not Just Cards Challenge 25 - Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart Challenge 80 - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion Challenge 282 -  Anything Goes

The Sisters of Craft October Challenge - Anything Goes

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Pauline
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Happy Anniversary

I made this card for my next door neighbours who are celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary.

I have used papers from the Crafter's Companion Downton Abbey CD.

The border is a Spellbinders die, the numbers are a Tonic die and I computer generated the sentiment.

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

Alphabet Challenge - Q for Quick and Simple

Crafty Boots Challenge - Gold Or Silver

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 264  - Clean and Simple

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge 164 - CAS

AAA Game 49 - Word Play

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Pauline
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Celebrate Your Birthday

This is another of my cards that were published in this months edition of Simply Cards & Papercraft magazine.

This one is quite a clean and simple design using some more of the NitWit Collections Flower Shoppe Bundled Collection papers.

The curved border is a Spellbinders die, the numbers are a Tonic die and the sentiment is from Pink Petticoat.

I added a purple jewelled brad to the centre of the bow and some gems along the scalloped border.

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

ABC Challenge - O is for Open

Scribbles Designs Challenge 31 - Birthday

That's Crafty! Challenge - Purple Passion

Allsorts Challenge Week 322 - Pearls and Gems

The Corrosive Challenge 230 - Perfectly Purple

The Sisters of Craft August Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore August Challenge - Anything Goes

Always Something Creative Challenge 104 - Clean and Simple

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog and leave a comment, your company is much appreciated.

Pauline
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A Slice of Happiness

This is my second DT post today, if you are looking for my Ooh La La Crations card you can find it HERE.

It's time for a new challenge at the House-Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge, our theme is: Make it Masculine, chosen by ME - 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 a fun image from Joanna Sheen's Gruffies Slice of Happiness Stamp Set and coloured it with ProMarkers - I can think of quite a few young men that this image would be suitable for!

I cut my image out with a Tonic Oval die and mounted it onto a Scalloped Oval cut from Kraft card stock.  My papers are from the LOTV Country Gent collection and the Nitwit Collections Cottage Charm collection, the edges have all been inked with distress ink

The border is an EK Success edge punch and the sentiment is from the same stamp set on a hand cut banner.  I have also added a button and some twine from my stash.

I have a brand new stamp set the same as the one that I used to make my card for one lucky entrant.

and our sponsors for this challenge are:

House-Mouse Designs

Stampendous

Please check the challenge blog for full details.

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

Gruffies & Guests Challenge 13 - Buttons & Bows
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - It's a Guy thing

Sweet Stampin Challenge - Masculine
Craft Your Passion Challenge 245 - Anything Goes
Stamping Sensation January Challenge - Dies and Punches
Passion for ProMarkers Week 279 - Teddy Bears
The ABC Challenge - B is for Buttons & Bows
My Craft Creations Challenge - 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 Make it Masculine challenge.