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

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

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes

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

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

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Fun in the Sun

Penny´s Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes

Double "D" Challenges - Let´s Go to the Beach

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:

Addicted to Stamps and More - Any Occasion

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)

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

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:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Masculine

Cut It Up - Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes/For the Guys

Pearly Sparkles - Masculine

Simon Says Stamp Monday - Masculine

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

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes

Crafty Animals - Anything Goes

Critter Crazy - Anything Goes Featured Critter

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

Addicted to Stamps and More - Make Your Mark

Penny´s Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes

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

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:

Creative Moments - CAS

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.)

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 -

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

Love Those pretty Papers - Springtime

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

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:

Double"D"Challenges - Easter

Allsorts Challenge - Spring Flowers

Unicorn Challenge - Use Dies

Critter Crazy - Anything Goes

(PIN)spirational - Happy Easter

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

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes

Inkspirational - Sentiments, Use 2 or More

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

Addicted to Stamps and More - Any Occasion

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

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

The Card Concept -

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