Include an Animal

 Hi there!

It's the 7th of the month and that always brings on a new challenge at

Creative Craft Cottage!

This month the theme is

Include an Animal.

We have no sponsor this time around and the DT

was able to use any image of our choosing.

 

I used Nursery Friends from Digi Doodle Studios.

I colored with Spectrum Noir Markers and fussy cut.

I used Spellbinders and Crafter's Companion Dies 

for the frame and sentiment.

The patterned papers are from DCWV.

I used solid card stocks from CutCard Stock.

I added ribbon, a bow and some pearls.

We'd love to see your creations with animals!

I'm linking up to:

Through the Craft Room Door - ATG

Dragonfly Dreams - Feature a Creature

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - ATG w/critter

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG

Crafty Animals Challenge - ATG w/animals

Gnometastic Just in Case

I have one more gnome card to share

using one of the new digis from

Polkadoodles!

Gnometastic Just in Case

I colored the image with Prismacolor Pencils and fussy cut.

The background was done with  Flowers Borders Craft Stencil.

I printed the sentiment from Gnome-tastic Sentiments and die cut.

If you like creating with gnome images

check out the whole Gnome-tastic Collection!

I'm linking up to:

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

A Bit More Time to Craft - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG

 

Gnometastic Birthday Gift

Hello there!

I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying your day!

I'm here to share another card I made using a new digital from

Polkadoodles!

Gnometastic Birthday Gift

is one of the 10 new digis released a few days ago.

 

I colored with Prismacolor Pencils and fussy cut.

Die cut the printed sentiment from  Gnome-tastic Sentiments.

The patterned paper is from Lily Bug Love Paper Heaven 2 Download.

I embellished with some enamel dots.

Thanks for stopping by and

have a great week ahead!

I'm linking up to:

The Corrosive Challenge - ATG

The Fairy and the Unicorn - ATG Fantasy

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG

Colour Crazy Challenge week 12 - ATG colored

A Bit More Time to Craft - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG

Gnometastic Birthday Cake

Happy Saturday!

I'm popping in with a post today 

to share a card I made using a new digi from 

Polkadoodles!

There are 10 new Gnome digis. This one is

Gnometastic Birthday Cake.

I colored the image with Prismacolor Pencils and fussy cut.

I die cut and layered a circle frame.

The patterned papers are from

Christmas Joy Digiscrap Download.

The sentiment is from the

Gnome-tastic Sentiments Download.

I printed it on to the patterned paper.

I added enamel dots.

Be sure and check out the whole Gnome-tastic Collection.

They can be purchased individually or in your choice of sets.

I'm linking up to:

Seize the Birthday - ATG Birthday

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - ATG

The Fairy and the Unicorn - ATG Fantasy

A Bit More Time to Craft - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG

Mother Altered Frame

Hi there! 

Today I'm sharing this altered frame project on the CutCardStock Creative Blog

using glitter card stock from CutCardStock, which happens to be on special this month. 

If you are looking for a unique gift for someone special 

this type of project is not that difficult and can be done with any type of theme in mind. 

You can simply decorate your frame and 

add a photo or add an inspirational quote, which is what I like to do! 

I have made this one with the idea of paying tribute to mothers. 

It would make a great Mother's Day gift. 

I chose SILK GLITTER OPULENT OPAL 12X12 CARD STOCK, SILK GLITTER SPARKLING WATER AQUA DISCOUNT CARD STOCK 12X12and a coordinating patterned paper from my stash. I am using an unfinished wood frame with a heart opening.

I'll be layering all 3 of the card stocks above, so I took the patterned paper first and traced the frame edges and opening on the backside and cut with scissors.

Next I painted the edges and the backside of the frame with acrylic paint to match my card stocks. This step is not necessary. You can leave the natural wood if you prefer.

I cut the SILK GLITTER OPULENT OPAL CARD STOCKslightly smaller than the frame size. I cut a square out of the center of that. The SILK GLITTER SPARKLING WATER AQUA DISCOUNT CARD STOCKwas cut about a 1/4 inch smaller than the opal piece and again cut a square out of the center. I took the patterned paper piece I cut earlier and trimmed slightly smaller than the aqua card stock. These were glued to the frame front.

The patterned paper piece was trimmed slightly smaller than the aqua card stock and adhered.

Next, I wanted to add a die cut hear frame around the heart opening. I cut out 2 frames, one aqua and one opal by using 2 different sized dies as in the photo below. The outside die for the aqua frame was slightly larger than the one used on the opal frame. I used the same die on the inside of both.

These 2 frames were layered and added to the frame base.

I added my inspirational quote next. It was printed in Microsoft Word, printed and cut to fit in the heart opening. There was a heart shaped cardboard piece with the frame. I traced it onto the back of my printed quote and cut. I die cut "Mother" instead of printing.

Now we're ready to add the finishing touches to complete. I added a digital stamp image, which I colored and fussy cut.

I wanted to add flowers and foliage so I die cut. I ended up using CLASSIC LINEN 84 LB GOLD PEARL 8.5X11 CARD STOCKfor the leaves I cut and used the glitter card stocks for the other die cuts. I have to say these all die cut and released from the dies beautifully. I have had issues with some glitter card stock from other companies and love the way these from CutCardStock worked! 

 

I used a low temp glue gun to adhere my floral elements. The digital image was adhered with foam tape. I added some mini flowers to the centers of my die cut flowers and pearls to the lower left side of the frame.

I hope I’ve inspired you with this brother and sister scrapbook layout! If so, please leave a comment below, and we would love for you to connect with us on our Facebook Page.

I'm linking up to:

A Bit More Time to Craft - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge - ATG

Krafty Chicks Challenge - Stamp Act

Creative Fingers Challenge - ATG

Love to Craft Challenge - ATG

Inside and Out

Happy Friday!

It's time for this week's

Polkadoodles Craft Challenge!

The DT was asked to create with a theme of ENERGY and

to decorate the inside as well as the inside of the card!

My card was created using Big Cheer Sparkle Unicorn

and a patterned paper from Serenity Fairy Wishes Paper Heaven 3.

The sentiment on the inside of the card is from

Sparkles Unicorn Sentiments Download.

I colored with Copics and glitter gel pens and did some die cutting.

I hope to see your entries in the challenge!

Have a great weekend!

I'm looking up to:

A Bit More Time to Craft - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG

Aud Sentiments Challenge - Animals + Sentiment

Through the Craft Room Door - ATG

 

Spring is in the Air

Hello there!

Today I'm sharing a card I created as inspiration for the

Stampers Delights April Progressive Challenge.

This month's image is

Anime Rainy Days 1.

If you did not participate in the challenge last month

you can get this digi on sale.

I colored with pencils and fussy cut.

I set the image against a patterned paper.

The flowers were stamped and fussy cut.

I stamped the sentiment and fussy cut.

I added 3 enamel dots.

 See DT inspiration on the 

Stampers Delights Blog.

Can't wait to see your Progressive Challenge entries!

I'm linking up to:

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Easter/Spring

Lemon Shortbread Challenge - ATG

Try it on Tuesday - Hello Spring

Classic Design Challenge - ATG

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG