Creating an Alphabet Stencil ....

Hi Everybody,

Here as promised is the tutorial on how I created my stencil background for the baby card I showed you a few days ago.

You will need a set that die cuts the letters out individually for you so that you can place them randomly on your cutting plate.

But once you have your letters then you can create a stencil that you can use over and over again.

Spellbinders Alphabet  Tutorial  will show you what I did.

An Alphabet  will allow you to add any name you wish to your cards and make them truly unique.

The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts   and they have been sparkled with some Glamour Dust.

And the pearly flourish is from Want2Scrap  and I have just cut  off the portion that I need for my card.

I hope you enjoy the tutorial

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Cute Character ...

Hi Everybody,

The little girl is from the pen of Maurie Manning and the image is called in the Bath.

She has been colored with   Spectrum Noir   and the link will take you to their Tutorials page where you will find some from me.....

The colors used are ...

Skin FS2, FS3, CR2, EB2
Hair TN2 EB3
Teddy GB2, GB8, PP1
Bubbles TB2 and glitter
Bath/soap/towel IG2, PP6, PP4 and blender
Floor EB2
Zen-tangled edge to card

I have added the cut out image to a paper doily and added some ribbon from my "stash"   and the sentiment is from Lili of the Valley

The beautiful corner Diamante "Bling" is from  Want2Scrap  and there are two corners in each pack.  

The   September "Give Away"     is still on till Saturday so click the link to add your name for the chance to win some gorgeous goodies.

Pretty image ... pretty card 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Stamped and Colored ...

Hi Everybody,

This pretty card is created from the stamp sets that coordinate with Spellbinders Bella Rose and Sun Kissed Fleur

I have used the Bella Rose stamp set  and the Sun Kissed Fleur Corner and Border set.

I stamped the corner image onto some white card and cut the shape out with Grand Labels ... then matted it all onto some lilac card.

The added flowers were cut from the matching die and decoupaged onto the stamped image

The flowers and leaves have been colored with Spectrum Noir and the colors used are .....  PL1,  PL2,  LV2, DG2, DG4

The verse is from JustRite Stampers and is one of several on the set that match Labels 29

The  flower centres have the addition of pearls from Want2crap in  them and the ribbon is from my Stash

The stamp set matches the die and all you need to do is place it over the image and cut it out.

Once shaped with your fingers to curl the petals it makes a very pretty addition to your cards.

I bought both the Sun Kissed Fleur stamp and die from Sunrise Crafts.

If you still haven't entered your name into the draw then now is the time to do it for your chance to win the "Goodies" in the ....   September Give Away  .... add your name to the list and the winner will be announced on Saturday. 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

September "Give Away" ...

Hi Everybody,

Yesterday I told you about the Large Fancy Sentiments from JustRite Stampers and how they will mix and match with other stamps from the same company.

Well I have a brand new stamp set that I am giving away and you have the chance to win them today... and there can only be one winner !!

In this prize you will get not only the stamp set but several packs of "Bling" from Want2Scrap and a pack of Glamour Dust to add extra sparkle to your designs.

If you would like it then add your name to the list at the bottom of the post .... but only add it once as duplicate entries will be removed.

If you should get a red cross at the side of your name don't worry ... all it means is that you can delete your name if you wish ... and only you can see it.

You will need to be a follower and  please leave me a comment so that I know you have been.

The Give Away is open until next Saturday the 28th and then you will have a few days in which to claim it before it goes to someone else.

Good luck to you all ...

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Fancy Sentiments ...

Hi Everybody,

I seem to be using the Grand Labels die a lot recently to create the basic card but I really do like this shape.

Another of my favorites is the background and that is an embossing folder from Couture Creations called Seedling Nouveau ... and it is beautiful.

The lace is some from my "Stash" and I have added white braid to the top of it.

The sentiment is put together from the group of stamps from JustRite Stampers and because the script is almost the same they can go together really well.

I bought mine from Amazon  and the titles are Just the Right Words & Large Fancy Sentiments.

There are so many combinations that can be done from having these sets that you will not be stuck for what to add to your cards.

The inside of the card has also been decorated to match the front and it is once again the Hinged Card style.

I have also embossed the envelope and it looks very pretty alongside the card.

The Diamante flourish is from Want2Scrap

Now I  just happen to have a brand new set of the Large Fancy Sentiments that somebody can win ... so come back tomorrow for your chance.

More tomorrow...

Hugs xx