onsdag 2 juli 2025

Mission Control, We Have A Birthday!

 Hello there friends!
Summer isn't the time of year when I have time to spend the most time in my craft corner. So for this Birthday card I mostly used a designer paper set.


I have used:
Stamps: Gummiapan/Sentiment
Dies: Reprint/Tags
Media: Ranger/Distress inks
Other: Craft O´Clock/Junk Journal Set Cosmic Adventures, Clear Sequins, Twine, Foam Tape

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

Entered Challenges:
The Paper Players - Tic,Tac,Toe (something that flies, die cut, layers)
The Paper Funday - Anything Goes
Little red Wagon - To Boldly Go!
Dream Valley - Anything Goes

lördag 28 juni 2025

Not Old - Just Born Too Early!

 Hello there friends!

It's Saturday again, time flies so fast I think. Today I have a birthday card for a man who is turning 70, and who likes to fix up for most things. A really handy man.


I have used:
Stamps: Gummiapan/Sentiment
Dies: Rox Stamps/Grattis, Craft Emotions/uppercase alphabet, Mama Elephant/numbers
Media: Ranger/Distress inks
Other: Reprint/Gold Embossing Pouder, Vellum, Mintay Papers/Mr.Fix It Paper Pack and Die-Cuts, Tim Holtz idea-ology/Paper Dolls, Brads, Foam Tape

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

Entered challenges:
Creatalicious - Anything Goes (+use Stars)
Ally´s Angels - Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner - Dad´s...Hobbies
Try It On Tuesday - Add Some Text

måndag 23 juni 2025

Congratulations Hug

 Hello there friends!

Happy monday, I hope you all had a nice weekend. I have a Birthday card  for a child to share with you.

I have used:

Stamps: Bildmålarna/Little Winged Friends - Boy Back (retired)
Media: Copic Pens, Ranger/Star Dust Stickles, Distress inks, Glossy Accents
Dies: Poppy Stamps/Leaf Window, Sizzix/Heart, PY Hobby/Grattis Kram, Card Deco/Balloons
Other: Dress My Craft/Chickoo & Friends Paper Pack, 49 and Market/Birdsong Rub-On, Pink Fresh Studio/Glitter Drops, Foam Tape

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

Entered challenges:
Allsorts Challenge - (Seaside) or Anything Goes
Addicted to Stamps and More - Diecuts and/or Stencils
Crafter´s Cafe - Anything Goes/Masculine
Cut It Up - Masculine
Creative Moments - Man or Boy

torsdag 19 juni 2025

Age Is Just A Number...

 Hello there friends!

...welcome to the club for beautiful women in the middle of life. I have created a birthday easel card, and the birthday is celebrated with a trip abroad.


I have used:
Dies: PY Hobby/Ålder är bara en siffra
Media: Ranger/Distress inks
Other: Piatek Trzynastego/Sunshine Paper Pack, Tim Holtz idea-ology/Transparent Wings, Reprint/KP0151, Rozzanscrap/RG0007, Foam Tape, Pink Fresh Studio/Glitter Drops

I want to wish everyone a nice Midsummer weekend to all of you who celebrate it!
As always thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:
Cardz 4 Galz - An Easel Card
Aud Sentiments - Fun Fold and/or Summer + a sentiment
Penny´s Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes
Double "D" Challenges - Let´s Go to the Beach


lördag 14 juni 2025

On Your Naming Day

 Hello and Happy Saturday!
I´m popping in to share my latest card, which is a naming card for Stella. A good time to celebrate!

I have used:
Stamps: K-designs/Sentiment
Dies: Poppy Stamps/Leaf Window, Magnolia Doohickeys/Tags, Card Deco/Balloons, Penny Black/Soft Caress
Media: Ranger/Distress inks
Other: Simple and Basic/Design Papers/SBP517-601517, Rozzanscrap/Image, Twine, Vellum, Foam Tape

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

Entered challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Fur, Feathers and/or Flowers
As You Like It - to add a sentiment or not (whithout a sentiment something is missing, I think)
Creative Knockouts - Die Cuts, Stencils or Punches
C.R.A.F.T - Cute/(Anything Goes)

tisdag 10 juni 2025

Congratulations

Hello there friends!
Summer is here now where I live and the days are long and bright. This card has a bit of a holiday feel...coffee/tea in the garden, that makes me happy!


I have used:
Dies: Poppy Stamps/Leaf Window, Sheena Crafts/Through the Window, Sizzix/Heart
Media: Ranger/Distress inks
Other: Simple and Basic/Design Papers SPB517-601517, Mintay Papers/Peony Garden Die-Cuts, Twine, Pearls, Foam Tape

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

Entered challenges:
Allsorts Challenge - What Makes You Happy?
Just Add Ink - Choose Two (Die-Cut, Flower)
Fab´n Funky - Use Your Die-Cuts
A Cut Above - Anything Goes With a Die-Cut
Dream Valley - Summer Colours


torsdag 5 juni 2025

Congratulations To You

 Hello there friends!

I have a maculine Birthday card in vintage style for a man or a boy to share with you today.

I have used:

Dies: Sizzix 49 and Market/Fine Stems
Media: Ranger/Distress inks
Other: Tim Holtz idea-ology/Paper Dolls, Pinkpaislee/Hope Chest Paper Pack, Maremi´s Small Art/Whimsical Houses & backgrounds, Tim Holtz idea-ology/Transparent Wings, 49 and Market/Birdsong Rub-On Transfers, RozzanScrap/Sentiment 202419, Foam Tape

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

Entered challenges:
Cut It Up - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes/For the Guys
Pearly Sparkles - Masculine


torsdag 29 maj 2025

Next Adventure

 Hello there friends!
Today I have another fun Birthday card for i child to share with you. It has a pocket with a tag where there is a birthday greeting.


I have used:
Dies: Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations/Tags & Bookplates
Media: Ranger/Distress inks
Other: Craft O´Clock/Junk Journal Set Cosmic Adventures, Tim Holtz idea-ology/Chitchat, Clear Sequins, Twine

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

Entered challenges:
A Place To Start - Anything Goes/For a Child
Crafty Gals Corner - Fill in the Blank, Fancy...Papers
Creatalicious - Anything Goes
Crafter´s Cafe - Anything Goes

tisdag 27 maj 2025

Let´s Have Some Party!

 Happy Tuesday friends!

I made this card together with one of my grandchildren. We sprayed paint and water, die-cut and stamped. Then I finished it all, not so bad, huh!


We have used:
Stamps: Lavinia Stamps/Mushroom house, Eline´s Winter Huis, Claire Coxon
Dies: Marianne Design/CR1340, Simple and Basic/SBD002
Media: Ranger/Distress inks and Diamond Stickles, Colourcraft Brusho Colours and others
Other: Stamperia Rub On/Hidden Grove, 49 and Market Rub On/Birdsong, Foam Tape

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

Entered challenges:
Allsorts Challenge - Anything Goes (Birthday)
Inkspirational - Celebrate
Aud Sentiments - Water Coloring and/or Spring + a Sentiment
Mix It Up - Anything Goes
(PIN)spirational - Party in the Forest


torsdag 22 maj 2025

Thank You For Being There

 Hello there friends!
Today I have a card for Mother's Day that I have created (to my mom) to share with you.


I have used:
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities/Circle Dies
Media: Ranger/Distress inks
Other: Simple and Basic/Design Papers SBP517, Old Pocket Card where I cut out the girl by hand, Pion Design/Sentiment, Old Leftover Ricepaper, Lace, Foam Tape

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

Entered challenges:
Cut It Up - Send Me Flowers
Ally´s Angels - Anything Goes
Alphabet Challenge - C is for Cicles
Penny´s Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes
Fab´n Funky - Add a Sentiment


söndag 18 maj 2025

Mission Control, We Have A Birthday!

 Happy Sunday friends!
I have played around with a paper set and this Birthday card is what came out.


I have used:
Stamps: Gummiapan/Sentiment
Media: Ranger/Distress inks
Other: Craft O´Clock/Junk Journal Set Cosmic Adventures, Ribbon

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

Entered challenges:
C.R.A.F.T - Anything Goes
Cardz 4 Galz - Things With Wings (real or fantasy)
The Paper Players - Things that...FLY!
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Things With Wings


onsdag 14 maj 2025

Congrats

 Hello there friends!
Today I want to share a birthday card with you, it says..."When I count my joys, I count you twice".


I have used:
Stamps: Rox Stamps/Sentiment
Dies: Joy Crafts/Labels & Tags, Gummiapan/Grattis
Media: Ranger/Distress inks
Other: A pad of paper whose name I've lost, Clear Sequins, Ribbon

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

Entered challenges:
Time Out - Star Wars
Double "D" Challenges - Designer Paper
Love Those Pretty Papers - Anything Goes
Creative Moments - Patterned Paper
The Paper Funday - Anything Goes

måndag 12 maj 2025

Congratulations, You Are Amazing

 Hello everyone!

Today I have a Birthday CAS card that I want to share with you, I hope you like it.


I have used:
Dies: Dixi Craft/Heart MDL049, Memory Box/Truly Gifted, Gummiapan/Sprig
Other: Rozzanscrap/Sentiment, Paper Flowers, Green Rhinestones, Leftover Piece Of Paper, Foam Tape

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

Entered challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Beautiful Blooms
Let´s Craft and Create - Anything Goes (No Patterned Paper)
C.R.A.F.T - Birthday
Penny´s Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes
Allsorts Challenge - Anything Goes


tisdag 6 maj 2025

Have A Really Nice Birthday

 Hi everybody, I´m so glad you stopped by!

For this card I have added white wax to the embossed background but unfortunately it doesn't show up very well in the photo. Not the silver glittering leaves either, a little disappointed actually. Not on the card, but the photo.


I have used:
Dies: Memory Box/Fresh Foliage, Gummiapan/Twig
Embossing Folder: Spellbinders/Leafy
Media: Stamperia/White Wax
Other: Mintay Papers/Lilac Garden Die-Cuts, White Ribbon, Rozzanscrap/Sentiment 202419, Clear Rhinestones, Green Paper Ribbon

A card suitable for both a man and a woman, I think.
Once again, thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:
As You Like It - Favourite Soft or Bold Colours (Soft colors lack something, I like strong, bright or bold colors)
Cardz 4 Galz - Flowers
Creative Inspiration - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes/Floral Delight
AAA Birthday - Anything Birthday Goes



fredag 2 maj 2025

OMG! No One Makes Me Laugh Like You Do

 Happy Friday Everyone!

This is what I did one evening this week...


...I have used:
Stamps: Gummiapan/Whale
Dies: Gummiapan/Whale, Rox Stamps/OMG!, Mama Elephant/Edges
Media: Copic Pens, Ranger/Distress inks and Star Dust Stickles, Embossing Paste
Other: Marianne Design/Tiny´s Ocean Stencil, AALL&Create/Whimsy Lane Die Cuts, Leftover Papers from my way to big stash, Pearls and Rhinestones, Foam Tape

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

Entered challenges:
Cardz 4 Guyz - Body of Water
Little Red Wagon - Use that Stash
Crafty Animals - Anything Goes
Critter Crazy - Anything Goes Featured Critter

söndag 27 april 2025

I Am Abselutely Amazing!

 Hello there friends!

I'm still in my CAS period so here comes another card..."I miss you, but I think you miss me more, because I am absolutely amazing!"


I have used:
Stamps: Katzelkraft/Les Rats Des Villes, hÄnglar&Wings/Ascoola Vänner, CREAlies/No.11
Media: Copic Pens
Embossing Folder: Tim Holtz Alterations/Texture Fades
Other: 49 and Market/Birdsong Essentials Rub-On Transfers, Foam Tape

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

Entered challenges:
Dream Valley - Our 4 Legged Friends
Allsorts Challenge - Inspired by a Song/I´m am Albatraoz
Gem Of A Challenge - Anything Goes
Penny´s Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes

onsdag 23 april 2025

Today Is Your Day

 Hello there friends!

As I said, I'm in a bit of a CAS period right now. Here's another card that I'm going to give to a friend who's having a birthday.

I have used:

Dies: Penny Black/Soft Caress, Gummiapan/Kvist, Magnolia Doohickeys/Tags
Stamps: Reprint/Sentiment
Media: Ranger/Distress inks
Embossing Folder: Mpress/Retro Swirls
Other: 49 and Market/Birdsong Rub-Ons, Lace, Twine, Prima Marketing/Paper Flower, Clear Rhinestones

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

Entered Challenges:
Aud Sentiments - Embossing and/or Flowers + a Sentiment
Crafty Gals Corner - Adorable Flowers
Creatalicious - Anything Goes/Embossing
Crafter´s Cafe - Anything Goes/Feminine
Alphabet Challenges: F - Flowers

fredag 18 april 2025

60 - For You

 Hi everyone!

I´m so happy and excited to be a guest designer at CAS on Friday this fortnight together with the other talented designers in the team. The  challenge is "Use a Stencil" and I have created this card for my sister and I hope you want to join us too.


I have used:
Stencil: Ranger Dylusions TCW/Dotted Flowers
Media: Ranger/Distress inks
Dies: Reprint/Dies Set med Tags, Penny Black/Soft Caress, Magnolia Doohickeys/Tags, Gummiapan/Kvist
Other: Twine, Flower

That´s all for today! I hope you like my card and please visit CAS on Friday for even more inspiration!
Thanks for stopping by and have great week!
Hugs, Birgit

I´m linking up with:
Time Out - Pick Two (Stencil, Floral, Pastel)
Ally´s Angels - Anything Goes
Little Red Wagon - Birthday
As You Like It - Favourite Clean&Simple or Fussy&Fancy (right now I'm in a CAS period, which is usually not my favorite but I love to switch things up sometimes.)


söndag 13 april 2025

Happy Easter

 Hello there friends!

I have one more Easter card to share with you today! And I have wonderful spring weather outside my window right now!


I have used:
Stamps: Gummiapan/Flowers Crocus and Chicken, Reprint/Glad Påsk
Dies: Gummiapan/Chevron Rectangles
Media: Copic Pens, Ranger/Distress inks and Diamond Stickles
Other: Mintay papers/ Lilac Garden Die-Cuts

As always thanks so much for stopping by! Now I'm going to go outside and enjoy the weather.
Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:
Let´s Craft and Create - Anything Goes+Add Flowers
Penny´s Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes
Fab´n Funky - Think Spring
Allsorts Challenge - Anything Goes
Inkspirational -


onsdag 9 april 2025

Hope For A Wonderful Easter

Hello there friends!

I hope you can enjoy spring, personally it is my favorite season. Here is an interactive Flip Card for Easter.



I have used:
Dies: Simple and Basic/Interactive Flip Card
Media: Ranger/Distress inks
Other: Mintay Papers/Spring Is Here Paper Pack andDie-Cuts, Rozzanscrap/Sentiment 202425, Twine

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

Entered challenges:
A Cut Above - Anything Goes
C.R.A.F.T - Spring/Easter/Anything Goes
As You Like It - Favourite Cute or Floral (This time of year I love flowers, my favorite right now!)
Addicted to Stamps and More - Die Cuts and/or Stencils


fredag 4 april 2025

Happy Easter

 Hello there friends!

Today I want to share another Easter card with you...


...I have used:
Stamps: Panduro/Glad Påsk
Dies: Sheena Crafts/Through the Window Set
Media: Ranger/Distress inks
Other: Mintay Papers/Spring Is Here Paper Pad and Die-Cuts, Marianne Design/Hello Spring Die-Cuts, Twine, Glitter Drops, Foam Tape

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

Entered challenges:
Allsorts Challenge - Spring Flowers
Critter Crazy - Anything Goes
(PIN)spirational - Happy Easter


söndag 30 mars 2025

Happy Birthday

Hello there friends!

I am sharing a new project, a birthday card with a dog that I cut out from an old piece of paper. It says: "You´re not really smart and I love it."

I have also used:

Stamps: Reprint/Grattis, hÄnglar&Wings/Ascoola Vänner
Dies: Penny Black/Part of Soft Caress
Media: Ranger/Distress inks
Other: Maremi´s Small Art/Whimsical Houses & Backgrounds, Nature Ribbon, Foam Tape

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

Entered Challenges:
Gem Of A Challenge - Anything Goes
Dream Valley - Any Celebration
Penny´s Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes
Inkspirational - Sentiments, Use 2 or More


onsdag 26 mars 2025

Happy Easter

 Hello there friends!

I'm so glad you stopped by. Spring and Easter is around the corner, it´s time to share some Easter hugs.


I have used:
Stamps: Nellie´s Choice/Hugs
Dies: Nellie´s Choice/Hugs, Rox Stamps/Glad Påsk
Media: Copic Pens, Ranger/Distress inks
Other: Mintay Papers/Spring is Here and Peony Garden Die-Cuts, Maremi´s Small Art/Whimsical Houses, Pink Fresh Studio/Glitter Drops, Foam Tape

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

Entered challenges:
Cardz 4 Galz - Springtime
Creative Knockouts - Spring is in the Air
Cut It Up - Colors Of Spring
Simon Says Stamp Monday - Use Ephemeria/Layer It Up


måndag 24 mars 2025

Happy Easter

 Hello there friends!

This is my first Easter card of the year and I chose to do it in a slightly CAS style.


I have used:
Stamps: Panduro/Glad Påsk
Dies: MFT Die-namics/Stitched Ovals
Media: Ranger/Distress inks
Stencil: Stampers Anonymous Studio 490/Dots&Stripes Borders
Other: Corner Punch, Rozzanscrap/rg245, Velvet Ribbon, Twine, Paper Tulip, Foam Tape

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

Entered challenges:
Inspiration Station - Photo Insp.
 
Sparkles Monthly - Easter
CAS on Friday - Spring
Craftrer´s Cafe - Anything Goes/Clean and Simple
Daring Cardmakers - Celebrate Spring

måndag 17 mars 2025

It's Your Day Today!

 Happy Monday friends!

My grandchildren have been visiting and of course they wanted to do some crafting. They sprayed and mixed different inks on watercolor paper, then they punched out flowers and finally I designed the card.


We have used:
Stamps: Gummiapan/Det är din dag idag!
Dies: IOstamps/Basket, Craft Emotions/Bows, Lawn Fawn/Outside In Stitched Scalloped Rectangle Stackables
Punch: Artemio/Flower
Media: Different inks and Watercolors, Ranger/Diamond Stickles
Other: Ribbon, Mintay Papers/Greenery Book, ScrapBerrys/Embellishments

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

Entered challenges:
Ally´s Angels - Anything Goes
Penny´s Paper - Crafty - Anything Goes
Make My Monday - Use a Die or Punch
Shopping Our Stash - Think Ink



onsdag 12 mars 2025

Hip, Hip, Hurray!

 Happy Wednesday friends!

Today I'm back with a birthday card that is meant for a man, I went for the slightly simpler style in soft green spring colors.


I have used: 
Stamps: DiamondPress/Typewriter, Reprint/Hipp hipp hurra
Dies: DiamondPress/Typewriter, Simple and Basic/SBD002
Media: Ranger/Distress inks
Stencils: Stampers Anonymous/From The Garden, Ranger Dylusions/Dotted Flowers
Other: Green Rhinestones, Foam Tape

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

Entered challenges:
(PIN)spirational - Spring Greens
Dream Valley - Add Some Bling
Addicted to CAS - Stencil
Just Add Ink - Simple & Elegant