Good As Gold Again

Hi!

I've been making some more cards using the Good As Gold card kit that it one of your freebie selections during Sale-A-Bration this year.  I'm loving the colour combinations and the hint of gold - which is really unusual for me as I'm not a gold person at all!

There are so many of the larger flag in the kit to cover all the different language options. This just means that there are more to use!  I hid the bit that I didn't want showing under a panel embossed with the Decorative Dots embossing folder.  The panel is just one of the envelope liners chopped up.

The twine and gold cord was the scrap left over from another card - I hate to throw away any pieces which may be useful.  Luckily I've become quite adept at tying bows with small lengths of twine!

I've used some more of the envelope liner to punch the flags along the bottom of the inside  -too easy!

March is the last month to take advantage of Sale-A-Bration, so get in quick if you haven't already!

Bye for now,

Tina

Craft Project Central: Christy Fulk

Hi!

Today brings and end to the February projects at Craft Project Central.  I've had a wonderful month as a Guest Designer, so thank you to Jacque and Amanda for the invitation.

So on to today's project, which was designed by Christy Fulk.

This project will give you a little Spring in the middle of this cold Winter.  The set includes two different designed Thank You cards.  The purse can hold six of these cards, along with matching lined envelopes.  This card set would make a great gift for anyone who loves purses, and make a great class, too! 

Bye for now,

Tina

JAI #204: Just Add Colour

Hi!

Here we are once again - it's Friday and time for another Just Add Ink challenge!

This week Nikki has given us this gorgeous colour combination to play with.  I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed this combination.  I don't often use gold so I was worried about how to include it on my card.  Thankfully the Watercolour Wonder washi tape ion the new Occasions Catalogue worked beautifully!

I started with a base of Whisper White cardstock and stamped a few splatters from Gorgeous Grunge in Crumb Cake. The washi was applied over the top of the stamping.

The leaves from Peaceful Petals were stamped and fussy cut.  I adhered the top leaves to the card with Dimensionals but I adhered the bottom leaves flat.  I love the effect it gives.

Nice and simple on the inside, plenty of room for a heartfelt message.

I hope you can play along with us this week at Just Add Ink.

Bye for now,

Tina

Craft Project Central: Angie Jones

Hi!

Today I have for you another project from Craft Project Central.  This tutorial was designed by Angie Jones.

What a cute Gift Box, Notebook and Card to give with your gift at your next Baby Shower Party.  The new Mother To Be will just love the pastel tones and having a gorgeous box (once gift is removed) to save all her Baby Shower Cards and Tags, not to mention a handy notebook for her handbag / nappy bag, to record all of Baby’s first’s that often occur when you are out and about.

Why don't you pop on over to Craft Project Central and have a look at the whole month's projects?

Bye for now,

Tina

Craft Project Central: Laurie Zoellmer

Hi!

It's nearly the end of February, but over at Craft Project Central the projects keep on coming!

Today's project was designed by Laurie Zoellmer.

This darling card box makes a perfect gift or is a great idea for a class too!  It can easily hold six decorated cards and envelopes.  Easy to assemble and beautiful too!

There's still time to subscribe to February's projects, and don't forget that I have a free subscription to give away to one lucky commenter on my project.  I will draw the winner later today (Monday).

Bye for now,

Tina

Craft Project Central: My Turn!

Hi!

Woo Hoo!  It's my turn to be the featured Designer over on Craft Project Central. It's also a great day for you, because you have the chance to win some Blog Candy from me.  The lovely ladies at Craft Project Central have very generously given me a free subscription to give away to one lucky blog reader.

My project includes a cute mini album with a unique slider page, perfect for hidden journaling or photos. Complete the ensemble with a card and a gift tag and it is the ideal gift for someone special in your life.  The album is made using parts of the Mini Memories Kit from the new Occasions Catalogue.

To win a subscription to February's projects you need to leave a comment on my post over on the Craft Project Central blog.  Leave a comment here too if you'd like, but the winner will be drawn from the comments on my post on the Craft Project Central blog.  I will announce the winner here on Monday 24th February.

Bye for now,

Tina

JAI #203: Just Add A Sketch

Hi!

Time for another Just Add Ink Challenge. Yay!  This week Paula has designed a fantastic sketch for us to use.

I made this card a few weeks ago when I was playing around with the Good As Gold kit.  I was looking for more ways to use the kit apart from the standard cards.

The spotty panel was one half of a card base from the kit and the gold panel was cut from one of the envelope liners.  The flag is one of the foreign language ones that would otherwise go unused.

I used the three circular panels instead of the fancier shape in the sketch.  I think it's a great substitute, and best of all, it was the right shape to hide the writing on the flag!

I sometimes forget that I can leave a larger border around the edge of my cards.  It's a great look - very effective.

How will the sketch inspire you? See you over at Just Add Ink!

Bye for now,

Tina