A Card for Nathan

Evening everybody!!  I've eventually made a birthday card for Peter's cousin's son,  Nathan.  His birthday really is on Christmas Day though I forget how old he'll be - three or four I'm sure!  So for him, I didn't want a card that was too babyish!  I know he loves his cars, planes and trains etc!!  My original attempt at this card involved a rocket, a pop up card and a different image - until Peter's remarks put me right off the idea!!  Won't go into the details now but it sure did amuse my forum buddies!! Anyway, I copped out and went for the "safe" option of a more traditionally shaped card LOL!

I'm fairly pleased with the final result and will be entering five challenges with it:

Dotties World - Boy oh Boy!

C.R.A.F.T.  Challenge - Christmas Birthday

Cards for Men - Christmas

Crazy 4 Challenges - Punch Happy

PaperPlay Challenges - Christmas without Red or Green

I wanted something fairly seasonal but not overly traditional and screaming of Christmas so thought blue was a good choice.  I love the music script on the darker paper and the snowflakes on the panels!!  The image I thought fitted the bill perfectly, even for the time of year!!

I really wanted to use buttons on this but Peter really felt they wasn't working (don't know why I'm still listening to what HE thinks LOL!). So I went with Ethan's opinion - he liked the flowers!!!

RECIPE

Digi Image -Charmed Cards & Crafts

Papers - Anita's

Punch - Martha Stewart

Sentiment - Craftwork Cards

Flowers and Bling Gems - stash 

Card Candy

I hope you like the finished result.  Enjoy the rest of your evening and thanks for stopping by.  Take care and happy crafting everyone!

Mel X

 

Penny Black Saturday Challenge 73 - "White on White"

Hiya everyone, what a lovely sunny day it here! I'm suffering today with a sore back having slipped on the stairs last night!! The purse will be suffering a bit today too as the motor is in the garage - a few banging and rattling noises and a defunct heater! Today, the challenge entry is for Penny Black Saturday. I really enjoyed this though didn't think I would, the challenge being that all papers and embellies be white! I sooo need all the embossing kits for this one (and a new die cut machine please Santa LOL!). The punched snowflakes have been covered with glamour dust and the snow on the umbrella is white flower soft.

RECIPE

PB Stamp - Winter Snuggles 2999J

Christmas Vellum - Anita's

Bling Ribbon - Papermania

Funky Fibre - stash

Snowflake brad - papermania

Snowflake Punch - XCut

Border Punch - unknown

Nesties Label One
Glamour Dust

Flower Soft

Thankyou for stopping by my little place here in cyberspace! Please feel free to leave a comment, I do enjoy reading them. Happy crafting everyone and enjoy the rest of your day.

Mel X

Dottie's World "Childs Play"

Hello everyone, I've been without a laptop for almost a week as the power inlet socket went on Mr Blogger's machine. Anyway, he's home this weekend and has fixed this as well as BUYING ME A NEW MACHINE!! Happy Days!! So hopefully no more 'puter problems - yippee!!

Today's challenge is for Dottie's World and titled "Child's Play". This week they want to see a card designed with a child in mind and as usual at least one Charmed digital download is required!

I fancied doing something a bit different for this so decided on a pop up card with little pixies sat around the Christmas Tree. Glitter has been added to the wings and flower soft to the 'fur' trims on their clothing. Each end panel has been dry embossed and gold peel offs used to bling it up a bit.

RECIPE

Digi Download - Charmed Cards and Papercraft

Paper - Pink Petticoat

Template - W S Designs

Embossing Panel - Keepsake Cardcraft

Colouring Medium - watercolour pencils, sakura glitter pens, flower soft

Baubles Stamp - Anita's

Glitter - Art Institute

Thankyou for visiting my blog here in cyberspace. Enjoy your weekend and happy crafting everyone.

Mel X