Happy Birthday

 Hello and Happy Saturday!
This is a birthday card with a bit of an autumn feel. One of my granddaughters helped me by making the background, she likes to spray paint, then I finished it.

We have used:

Stamps: Spellbinders/Happy Heart

Dies: Sizzix Tim Holtz/Handwritten Celebrate and Frog Prince, Lawn Fawn/Large Rectangle Stackables

Media: Different Spray Paints and Watercolors, Ranger/Distress inks, Glossy Accents and Glisten Stickles, Reprint/White Embossing Pouder

Other: Gold CS, Foam Tape

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:

Creative Moments - Embossing

Addicted to Stamps and More - Any Occasion

Penny´s Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes

Ally´s Angels - Anything Goes

Allsorts Challenge - B is for Birthday Card

Big Congrats

 Hello there friends!

Happy Monday to you all. The days are starting to get a little shorter here at my place now, but it's still summer. I have a Birthday card to show you and I got great inspiration from the photo challenge over at Inspiration Station.

I have used:

Stamps: STAMPlorations/Birthday Cake, Scrapfabriken/Unicorn

Dies: PY Hobby/Stort Grattis, Memory Box/Fresh Foliage

Media: Copic Pens, Ranger/Distress inks, Gold and Glisten Stickles

Other: Little Birdie/Artsy Blooms Paper Pack, Mintay Papers/Flora Book 6, Gold Cardstock, Foam Tape

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Birgit

I´m also linking up with the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps and More - Birthdays

Creative Inspiration - Anything Goes

A Place To Start - Anything Goes (Summer Things)

Allsorts Challenge - Animals/Anything Goes

Catch Of The Day

Hello again friends!

Today I have a Birthday card to share with you. I colored up the images with my Copics and created the background using Distress inks.

I have also used:

Stamps: The Card Hut/Catch Of The Day

Dies: Simple and Basic/Frame SBD085, Rox Stamps/Grattis Till, CraftEmotions/Lowercase Alphabet and Numbers

Media: Copic Pens, Ranger/Distress inks

Other: Blue Rhinestones

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:

The Paper Players - By the Water

Simon Says Stamp Monday - Happy Birthday

Try It On Tuesday - Summer

Passion For Markers - Anything Goes

Trust The Journey - Amazing Things Await!

 Hello there crafting friends!

Now I'm finally back with a new card. It's been a busy time for me so I simply haven't had time to be at my little creative corner, but today I've made a pocket card.

I have used:

Media: Ranger/Distress inks

Dies: CraftEmotions/Bows Rope & Raffia

Other: Craft O´Clock/Junk Journal Set Cosmic Adventures, Altenew/printable Sentiments, Pink Fresh Studio/Glitter Drops, Ribbon, Foam Tape

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Birgit

Entered challenges:

A Cut Above - Anything Goes With A Die Cut

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes

Penny´s Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes

Mix It Up - Anything Goes (Mixed Media)

Ally´s Angels - 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

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

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

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 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

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 -