Big Congratulations

 Hello there friends!

Today I'm back with a slightly different project that I like to create when I don´t do cards. I've recycled an old box and given it new life as a gift box with new paper etc., so much fun!

I have used:

Dies: Rox Stamps/Stort Grattis

Media: Ranger/distress inks

Other: Prima Marketing/Meadow Lark Paper Stack, Maremi´s Small Art/Whimsical Houses & Backgrounds, Stamperia/Hidden Grove Rub On, Ribbon

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:

As You Like It - Favourite kind of non-card crafting Project

Crafty Gals Corner - Giftbox in July

Creative Inspiration - Anything Goes

Love Those Pretty Papers - Anything Goes/Birthday

Allsorts Challenge - Pretty Flowers/Anything Goes

Make A Wish

 Hello there friends!

Today I have a Birthday card created with my new (for me) Spellbinders dies to share with you. I think it has a bit of a summer feel to it.

I have used:

Dies: Spellbinders/Frog Prince, Joy Crafts/Tags, Mama Elephant/Edges

Media: Ranger/Distress inks, Other Watercolors

Other: Lace/Ribbon, Clear Sequins, Tim Holtz idea-ology/Chitchat, Pink Fresh studio/Glitter Drops, Foam Tape

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes

Crafty Animals - Anything Goes

Let´s Craft and Create - AG + Use a hand punch and/or die

A Cut Above - Anything Goes with a Die Cut

Creative Moments - Use a Die Cut

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