söndag 27 december 2020

The Last Christmas Card Of The Year

Hello there crafters!

With this Christmas card, I hope you have had a calm and wonderful Christmas weekend and also wish you all a Happy New Year, I hope that it can be with some loved ones!


I have used:
Dies: Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations/Prancing Deer and Holiday Greens
Stencil: Hot Off The Press/Snowfall
Media: Ranger/Distress inks and Distress Embossing Glaze Vintage Photo, Studio 490 Wendy Vecchi/Embossing Paste, 
Other: Dry Glitter, Ribbon, Red Berries, Silver Glitter

As always thanks so much for stopping by, see you in the new year!
Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:
Craftyhazelnut´s Christmas - Anything Goes/Any Christmas or New Year Card
Cute Card Throwdown - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Sparkle anf Shine
Little Red Wagon - Merry Christmas
Make My Monday - Create Your Own Background - in an inky way

onsdag 23 december 2020

Let It Snow, Let It Snow

Hello friends!

I have one last card to show you before Christmas eve, it has got a winter theme but unfortunately it looks like there will be no snow here where I live for Christmas.

I have used:

 Stamps: LeAnnesWorld101/Winter Skate, Marianne Design/COL 1325
Dies: Die-namics/Inside & Out Diagonal Stitched Square, Memory Box/Lindeman Snowflake, Marianne Design/COL 1325
Media: Copic Pens, Studio 490/Embossing Paste, Ranger/Dry Glitter and Star Dust Stickles, White Embossing Pouder 
Other: Amy Design/Keep It Cool Paperpack, Stampendous/Silver Mix Glitter, Foam Tape

I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:
Alphabet Challenge - S is for Snow Scene
Creative Moments - Anything Goes
Crafting Happiness - Anything Goes
Tuesday Morning Sketches - Anything Goes

söndag 20 december 2020

Holiday Hugs

Hello there!

I´m so glad you stopped by, it´s just a few days left til Christmas, hard to believe, no?!!

For my card today I have used:

Stamps: Penny Black/Holiday Hugs
Dies: CraftEmotions/Crystals Large, Mandys/God Jul, Sizzix Tim Holtz/Holiday Greens
StencilMy Favourite Things/Snowfall
Media: Copic Pens, Wendy Vecchi Studio 490/Embossing Paste, Ranger/Distress inks, Dry Glitter, Star Dust Stickles
Other: Foam Tape, Clear Bling Stone

Well, it has much glitter IRL. I hope you are enjoying your Christmas preparations!
Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:
Just Add Ink - Photo Inspiration


52 Christmas Card Throwdown - Pick a Previous 2020 Challenge/November challenge, Red and Green
Color My Heart Color Dare - Traditional Colors (reds & greens)
Creative Knockouts - Anything Goes
 

torsdag 17 december 2020

Sweet Christmas Greetings

 Hello there friends!

Now there is only one week left until Christmas and it is time to post most of the Christmas cards if they are to arrive before Christmas.

For today´s card I have used:

Stamps: Stampavie/Mistletoe and Mice, Svenskatextstämplar/Julhälsningar
Dies: Memory Box/Pine Needle Border, MFT Die-namics/Stitched Scallop Basic Edges
Media: Copic pens, Ranger/Distress inks, Glossy Accents and Red Stickles, White Embossing pouder
Other: Foam Tape, Old Paper from my stash

Thanks so much for stopping by these busy times of the year!
Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:
The Holly and Ivy Christmas - Anything Christmas Goes
2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Anything Goes
Little Red Wagon - Hip To Be Square
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Christmas Critters
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

måndag 14 december 2020

Merry Christmas

 Hello there!

Today I have a card for The Paper Players and their color challenge Silver, Black and White. These are not the colors I would normally choose for a Christmas card but I still think it works quite well.



I have used the Christmastime stamp set from Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous together with Stampendous Aged Silver embossing pouder for the sentiment, and it was stamped on an old designer paper from my stash. The reindeer is made by first using a stencil together with clear embossing powder and before it had solidified I sprinkled silver glitter over, then I cut it out by hand and attached with foam tape for dimension. I finished of by adding a few silver star sequins.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs, Birgit

I´m also linking up with:
Craftyhazelnut´s Christmas - Anything Goes/Use the word Merry
Daring Cardmakers - Animal Antics at Christmas

onsdag 9 december 2020

Christmas Angel

Hi there!

Today I´m sharing a Christmas card where I have used an old Crafty Individuals stamp and then added a lot of glitter...even if it is not visible on the photo.


I have used:
Stamps: Crafty Individuals/CI-211
Dies: Mandys/God Jul
Media: Copic Pens, Clear Embossing Pouder, Ranger/Platinum Stickles, Dry Glitter Clear Rock Candy and Glossy Accents
Other: Red Bells, Twine, Metal Fasteners, Foam Tape, Patterned Paper from my way too big stash

As always thanks so much for stopping by these busy days!
Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:
Time Out - Inspired by Words
The Paper Funday - Anything Goes / Christmas/Holiday
Stamping Sensations - Things with Wings
Winter Wonderland - Anything Christmas Goes

söndag 6 december 2020

Seasons Greetings

 Hello there!

Happy Sunday everyone, it's starting to feel like Christmas now. Today's card is very simple but I still think it has something special.



I have used:
Stamps: Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz/Christmastime stamp set
Dies: Memory Box/ Traditional Stars
Media: Ranger/Distress Embossing Glaze Spreckled Egg, Silver and Red Stickles
Other: Foam Tape, Red Glitter Cardstock

As always thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:
Creative Knockouts - Tis The Season
Mix It Up - Anything Goes/Clean and Simple
Craftyhazelnut´s Christmas - Anything Goes/Quick and Easy
The Paper Players - It´s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

torsdag 3 december 2020

Merry Christmas

 Hello there!

Here today to share a rather simple Christmas card featuring the Large Frames Frilly #7 from Go Kreate along with old patterned paper from my stash.


I also used the God Jul die from Mandys, Glossy Accents, a couple of glitter Stickles and gold sequins.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs, Birgit

I´m joining along with:
Penny´s Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes
Crimbo Crackers - Anything Goes

tisdag 1 december 2020

Christmas Spirit

 Hello everyone!

Oops, how fast time goes, it's already December ... I think autumn has gone fast even though covid-19 has cast a dark shadow over it. Now I think we need to get in the Christmas spirit!


I have used:
Stamps: hÄnglar & Wings/Julens Magi
Dies: LeCreaDesigns/Fireplace
Media: Ranger/Distress inks, Diamond and Green Stickles, Tattered Rose Embossing Glaze, White embossing pouder
Other: Gold Cardstock, Foam Tape

As always thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:
Cut It Up - Christmas
Dream Valley - Christmas
Papercraft Bussiness - Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes

fredag 27 november 2020

Approved By Santa, Sent From The North Pole

 Hello there, happy friday!

Today I have Christmas card to share using an old stamp that I think is from Whimsy Stamps...but I am not sure.

I colored up the image with my Copics and added some Star Dust Stickles, Glitter Accents from Nuvo and loose glitter. Next, I stamped snowflakes around the image using Distress inks. The sentiment from K-designs is stamped and then heat embossed. I finished the card with a couple of black pearls.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:
Just Add Ink - Just Add "S" (Snowflakes, Snow)
C.R.A.F.T - Winter
Aud Sentiments - Anything Goes + A Sentiment
Double "D" Challenges - Winter Blues

tisdag 24 november 2020

Christmas Bird

 Hello there, Christmas is approaching!

Today I am sharing a card made with an old owl stamp that I have lost the name of the manufacturer, maybe someone else recognizes it?


I have used:
Stamps: Unknown/Owl
Dies: Sizzix Tim HoltzAlterations/On the Edge, Spellbinders Frameabilities/Scalloped Edge Frame
Media: Copic Pens, Ranger/Distress inks, Distress Grit-Paste, Dry Glitter, Platinum and Star Dust Stickles
Other: Amy Design/Keep It Cool paperpack, Foam Tape

As always thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs, Birgit

This card is linked to the following challenges:
Daring Cardmakers - All Dressed Up
52 Christmas Card Throwdown - Winter Wonderland
Christmas With The Cuties - Feature A Creature
Try It On Tuesday - Winter Wonderland
The Holly and Ivy Christmas - Anything Christmas Goes

torsdag 19 november 2020

With The Wish For A Joyful Christmas

 Hello there friends!

I have a Christmas card to share today using inspiration from CAS Colour & Sketch challenge.



I have used:
Stamps: Scrapfabriken/Sentiment
Dies: Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations/Wise Men
Embossing Folder: Docrafts Xcut/Stars
Media: Ranger/Distress inks, Panduro/Ice Glitter Stick, White Embossing Pouder
Other: Foam Tape

As always thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs, Birgit

I´m also linking up with the following challenges:
Fab´n Funky - Hand Stamped or Die Cut Sentiment
C.R.A.F.T - Christmas
Time Out - Quick (quick made card)

 

måndag 16 november 2020

Have A Holly-Jolly Christmas

Hello there!

I hope you are still healthy and can look forward to Christmas wherever you live, at least I hope to cheer up by sending some Christmas cards when that time comes.

For today's Christmas card I have used Penny Black's stamp set "holly jolly critters" together with watercolors and some Tim Holtz Distress Glaze (tattered rose and cracked pistachio). I also added 3 D snow, loose glitter, glitter paper and Diamond Stickles from Ranger.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:
Craftyhazelnut´s Christmas - Anything Goes/Use some Glitter
Allsorts Challenge - Anything Goes with a Candle, Light and all things Bright options
Aud Sentiments - Christmas/Winter Animals + A Sentiment
Simon Says Stamp Monday - Happy Holidays
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes/Cute Critters

torsdag 12 november 2020

Blue & Silver Christmas

 Hello there!

Today I have tried me on a clean and simple card for Less is More and their Blue & Silver or Red & Gold challenge. I don´t know if I succeeded because I always add that little extra that makes them not fall into the clean and simple category.

I have used:

Stamps: Nellie Snellen/CT014
Dies: MFT Die-namics/Inside-Out Stitch Oval, Docrafts Xcut/Mistletoe, Mandys/God Jul
Media: Reprint/Silver embossing pouder, Copic pens, DecoArt/Snow Writer,
Other: Ranger/Dry Glitter, Suze Weinberg´s Beadazzle, Silver glitter paper

As always thanks so much for stopping by!
Take care of yourself and stay healthy!
Hugs, Birgit

I´m also linking up with the following challenges:

The Holly and Ivy Christmas - Anything Christmas Goes
Creative Moments - Anything Goes
Cardz 4 Galz - Silver and/or Gold

lördag 7 november 2020

A Deer Surprise

Happy Saturday!

Here is another Christmas card that I want to show you. I like how the alchohol inked background turned out.

I have used:

Stamps: Scrapfabriken/Reindeer and Sentiment
Dies: Memory Box/Straight Stitches
Media: Ranger/Alcohol ink, Stampendous/Fran-tage Mint Color Fragments, Embossing Paste, Ranger/Dry Glitter, X-mas Red and Star Dust Stickles
Other: Metal Star, Foam Tape

As always thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs, Birgit

Entered Challenges:
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
Little Red Wagon - Colour Me Happy
Daisy Chain - Christmas is Coming
2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Anything Goes
ABC Christmas - W is for Winter Wonderland

onsdag 4 november 2020

It´s The Best Time Of The Year!

 Hello there, I´m glad you stopped by today!

I have a new Christmas card to show that I hope you like.

The background is created with watercolours and an old Holiday Words stamp set from Inkadinkado on Washbles paper from Creative Expressions. For the Christmas tree I used Tim Holtz embossing glaze Cracked Pistachio. I stamped the sentiment and gold heat embossed it. The sentiment and the image is from Stampin Up´s There´s a merry Christmas in the making. I colored the image with my Copics, then I cut it out by hand and adhered it with foam tape. For the banner I used Marianne Designs Collectables stamp and die set. I also added a silver star sequin and Diamond/Star Dust Stickles.

As always thanks so much for the visit!

Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:
Christmas Crafts All Year Round - Family and Friends
Dragonfly Dreams - Christmas/Winter
Papercraft Bussiness - Christmas/Anything Goes
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes

fredag 30 oktober 2020

The Snow Glistens Like Millions Of Small Suns

Happy Friday friends!

I am back with another Christmas card, this time I have used Spellbinders Poinsettia stamp together with watercolors.The snowflakes was made with a stencil, embossing paste and glitter.


 I have used:

Stamps: Spellbinders/Poinsettia, Gummiapan/God Jul
Dies: Lawn Fawn/Outside In Stitched Scalloped Rectangle Stackables
Stencil: My Favourite Things/Snowfall
Media: Nuvo/Watercolour Pencils, Ranger/Distress inks, Studio 490 Wendy Vecchi/Embosssing Paste
Other: Ranger/Dry Clear Rock Candy Glitter, Reprint/Gold Embossing Pouder, Foam Tape

As always thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs, Birgit

I´m linking up with:
Aud Sentiments - Anything Goes + A Sentiment
The Holly and Ivy Christmas - Anything Goes Goes
Creative Knockouts - Border Time

måndag 26 oktober 2020

Wishing You a Merry Christmas

 Happy Monday friends!

I have a card to share today using a Poinsettia Wishes stamp from Crafters Companion.

First I created the background using some Brusho colors. Next, I stamped and heat embossed the Poinsettia with Gold embossing pouder. I colored it up with watercolors and after that I added Ranger/Embossing Glaze and Glitter Stickles. The sentiment is from hÄnglar & Wings/Julens Magi stamp set and for the God Jul I used a Mandys die in both black foam and gold glitter paper. I colored in some seam binding and tied around the card. I finished the card with a nice half pearl.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:
Craftyhazelnut´s Christmas - Anything Goes/make your own background
Crimbo Crackers - Anything Goes
Creative Moments - Anything Goes
Crafty Friends - Embossing (wet or dry)
Christmas Craft Creations - Christmas Music

onsdag 21 oktober 2020

Christmas Greetings

Hello there!

Today I´m playing along with the Sketch Saturday challenge...and some others too, listed below.


I have used:

Stamps: hÄnglar & Wings/Julens Magi
Dies: Memory Box/ Small Blooming Poinsettia
Media: Ranger/Distress inks, Diamond and Black Diamond Stickles
Other: Basic Grey/Jovial Paper,Vellum, Foam Tape

As always thanks so much for stopping by, have a great day!
Hugs, Birgit

I´m also linking up with the following challenges:
Color My Heart Color Dare - New England Ivy, Avocado, Scarlet, Candy Apple, Almond, Gold
Penny´s Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes
Fab´n Funky - Christmas

måndag 19 oktober 2020

From all of us to all of you - A Very Merry Christmas

Hello there friends!

I have another Christmas card to share today, I always need so many Christmas cards so I have to speed up if they are to be ready for Christmas.


I don´t remember what the card fold is called, but it becomes nice cards.
"The best thing about winter is hot chocolate weather"


I have used:

Stamps: Rox Stamps/Sentiment (left), hÄnglar & Wings/Sentiment (right), My Favourite Things/Beast Friends set
Dies: Lawn Fawn/Large Stitched Rectangle Stackables
Media: Copic pens, Ranger/Diamond Stickles
Other: Amy Design/Keep It Cool paperpack, Martha Stewart/Snowflake punch, Silver Glitter Paper, Faom Tape

As always thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:
A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
C.R.A.F.T - Anything Goes/Christmas
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes

torsdag 15 oktober 2020

Vintage Christmas Card

Hello there!

I have a fold-out card to share today using a lot of old stuff from my stash. 

I have used:

Stamps: Vibeke Spigseth Poppydesign/Wreath
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities/ Lacy Squares, Lawn Fawn/Large Stitched Square Stackables, Mandys/God Jul, CraftEmotions/Bow
Media: Nuvo/Watercolour Pencils, Ranger/Embossing Glaze Tattered Rose, Clear Embossing Pouder, Star Dust and Diamond Glitter Stickles
Other: Prima Marketing/Paintables, Webster´s pages/A Christmas Story Paper Pad, Gold Glitter Paper, Black Foam, Foam Tape

I think that´s about it. For the inside, I chose the following words...

"With the desire that the magic of Christmas fills your home with joy and your heart with love"


As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:
C.R.A.F.T - Anything Goes/Christmas
The Holly and Ivy Christmas - Anything Christmas Goes

lördag 10 oktober 2020

Gift Box

 Hello there friends!

I have  a gift box to share today, I like to do such things when I'm not creating cards, it´s always good to have one on hand for a gift or to fill with some sweets/chocolate.




I have used old papers/lace from my way too big stash together with old images that I cut out by hand and mounted in 3D.

Have a great weekend!
Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:
Creative Moments - Anything Goes
As You Like It - Favourite non-card project (and why)
The Sisterhood of crafters - Anything But A Card

måndag 5 oktober 2020

This Makes Me Smile

 Hello there friends!

I hope you all had a great weekend! Today´s card is made of yet another old paintables from Prima Marketing that I found in my stash the other day. I used watercolour pencils and Distress embossing glaze together with a butterfly in canvas.


All I have used:

Dies: Lawn Fawn/Outside In Stitched Scalloped Rectyangle Stackables, Gummiapan/Gratulerar
Media: Nuvo/Watrercolour Pencils, Ranger/Embossing Glaze, Distress inks
Other: Prima Marketing/Paintables, Canvas Butterfly, Black Foam, Foam Tape, Pearl

I think that was it. As always thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:
Mix It Up - Anything Goes + Distressing (ink or tool)
The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes
Cut It Up - Create a card! Include a die cut!
Crafty Friends - Use More Then One Die
Crafting Happiness - Anything Goes

torsdag 1 oktober 2020

"Congratulations" and "A big hug on your birthday"!

Hello there crafters!

I have two cards to share today which is quite similar because I have used up the last of an old green paper with a slightly fluffy surface that I have had in my stash for a looong time. I gave the first one a little autumn feeling, and the second bacame a little more masculine.



 I have used:

Stamps: Kristinas Scrapbooking/Stort Grattis, Rox Stamps/En stor kram på din födelsedag!
Dies: Memory Box/Marvelous Maple Leaves, Spellbinders Card Creator/S5-218, Spellbinders Nestabilities/Classic Hearts, CraftEmotions/Bows
Other: Gold Paper, Ribbon, Foam Tape

As always thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:
Make My Monday - Use Up Your Scraps
Everybody Art - Monochrom
A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes

söndag 27 september 2020

Congrats!

 Happy Sunday!

I have a card to share today that I have created for a child who will be four years old in a couple of days. I am also playing along with a few blog challenges.


I have used:
Stamps: Penny Black/Mimi´s Love
Dies: Joy Crafts/Labels & Tags, Mama Elephant/Numbers, Moa Pyssel/Grattis,Die-Namics/Inside & Out Diagonal Stitched Square
Stencils: Nellie´s Choice/Hearts
Media: Copic Pens, Ranger/Distress inks, Glossy Accents, Star Dust and Diamond Stickles
Other: Doily, Foam Tape

As always thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:
The Cutie Pie - Birthday Party
Little Red Wagon - Celebrate
As You Like It - Favourite Brights or Pastels (I like bright colors because they make me happy and then I think they make others happy too)
Daring Cardmakers - `S´ for September (Stamp, Stencil, Square)

torsdag 24 september 2020

Staying In The Background - Guest Designer

Hello there friends!

It´s with pleasure that I share my post today since I´m a guest designer for the current challenge "Staying in the Background" on The Funkie Junkie Botique Blog. Cec is the hostress and this is what she says:

My challenge to you is to create your own background and use it in a shabby chic or vintage project - no pre-printed patterned paper this time. You can create the background in any number of ways and it can be simple or intricate. Using embossing folders. stencils, dies, stamps, washi tape, paints, inks or a gel press are just a few ideas. Make sure you give a brief description of how you created your background in your post.


For my background I decided to use a fairly simple embossing technique that works for almost all styles. First I stamped leaves and clear embossed them on watercolor paper, then I sponged over Distress inks and stamped more leaves. I also added paint and water splatters.


I stamped the sentiment on vellum paper in black and clear embossed it too.


I have used:
Stamps: CraftEmotions/Orchid,vases and bottle, Altenew/Beautiful Day (sentiment)
Media: Ranger/Distress ink, Clear Embossing pouder
Other: Martha Stewart Border Punch, Vellum, Lace with Pearls, Foam Tape

As I said, this is a simple technique that always gives good results and should not be forgotten when so many new products are launched, I think.

For more inspiration, please visit the challenge and the design team's creations in the original post HERE.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs, Birgit

I´m also linking up with the following challenges:
Aud Sentiments - Anything Goes + A Sentiment
Allsorts Challenge - My Lovely Garden
The Paper Girls - Pick 3 (Vellum, Flower, Lots of Layers)
A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes

måndag 21 september 2020

Merry Christmas

 Hello and Happy Monday everyone!

For todays card I had the sketch challenge over at CAS(E) this Sketch in mind to get some inspiration, here is my take...


I have used:

Embossing Folder: Docrafts Xcut/Stars
Dies: Mandys/God Jul, Rox Stamps/Julkula M Ren, CraftEmotions/Bows
Media: Ranger/Distress ink
Other: Vellum, Foam Tape, Gold Ribbon

This was a simple one, but that doesn´t mean it is easier to create it.
As always thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs, Birgit

I´m also linking up with the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - No Stamps Allowed
Creative Knockouts - Anything Goes
Crafting Happiness - Anything Goes

torsdag 17 september 2020

Christmas Greetings

 Hello there crafters!

Today I have a card inspired by the Favourite Stencil challenge over at As You Like It, with this stencil it becomes an image directly and always so nice, it´s also perfect for backgrounds. I also added some Distress Glaze to the berries for some extra shine.


I have used:
Stamps: Svenska Textstämplar/Julhälsningar
Stencils: Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous/Festive
Media: Ranger/Distress inks, Distress Glaze Tattered Rose
Other: Brads, Foam Tape

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Birgit

I´m also linking up with the following challenges:

Make My Monday - Christmas in September
Crafting Happiness - Anything Goes
The Holly and Ivy Christmas - Anything Christmas Goes