FLORAL CREATIVITY

Hi everyone

I am here this morning with another floral creation.  This is another topper which I have in my stash from Kraftyhands.  As I said in an earlier post I had a phase where I sat using some of these lovely images.  Again, the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and everything else is from my stash.

I have heard of two friends' family bereavements this week and it made me think.  Really this is something that I should have a couple of cards made ready for this sort of thing happening.  Also, I think Engagement cards too.  These are occasions that happen right out of the blue, and condolence cards are something we all hope we will never have to make. Food for thought eh?  So watch this space.  Will it be a case of do as I say? or do as I do!

As always, thanks for looking

Judy x

HAPPY SUMMER - LILAC

Hi everyone

And a very Happy Summer to you  I hope you are all enjkoying your Summer, and Happy Summer too to those who are just finishing School for the Summer Holidays.

We have had it red hot here this past week or so, too hot for me really, although I can manage if there is a nice strong breeze.  We have had days when it has been very close and that just does not agree with me at all, it sends my hormones partying! lol  But, I am sure it is a whole load worse in the Southern part of the Country, so I am not really complaining.  I love a nice Summer's day when we can walk out without a cardi or coat with a nice cooling breeze, but just not red hot.  And now I am waffling!

So, I thought it was time I posted a card.  This is one I made when I had a phase of using some of the lovely toppers from Kraftyhands.

There are a selection of embellishments here, some from Wild Orchid Crafts and also Live and Love Crafts.  The rest are from my stash.

Thanks for looking again

Judy x

KRAFTYHANDS GIFT BAG - Retro Roses

Morning all,

Today I have a Gift Bag to share using the lovely papers (Retro Roses) which can be found at Kraftyhands

Cheery Lynn  dies 
Kraftyhands 'Retro Roses Collection' papers
Items from Live and Love Crafts 
Items from stash.

Thanks for looking today,

Judy x

KRAFTYHANDS - Emporium of Curiosities

Hi all,

Sunday already!  Where did the time go to last week!

Today sees the final card I have been making using lovely products from Kraftyhands  
Actually I do have more to post, but I will do them at a later date.

I have no idea what to call this type of card.  I just started with a narrowish rectangle with fold at the top.  It was something that had been cut down from a previous make, and sort of fell into my hands.  I was sat pondering what to do, and this is what just sort of happened!  Does this make sense?  You cannot really see the papers, but I can tell you they are the lovely 'Fatale' set again.  The bookmark topper is from a beautiful set from the Emporium of Curiosities theme.  I absolutely love these.  They can be decorated up just as bookmarks, or they are so pretty used as they are, or they can be used as toppers on a card.  And of course they are great to pop into pockets too.  

A great idea I have had is to use these as a gift voucher for an online shop by writing the code on the reverse side.  Yes?  What do you think?

Actually, I was quite pleased with the finished result of this one.

'Fatale' papers
'Emporium of Curiosities' Bookmark toppers

Thank you so much for looking and for all your lovely comments again this week.  A very warm welcome to new followers.  I really do appreciate your comments, it is a lovely feeling to log on and find these awaiting reading.

What shall I do next?  Shall we have a week of Vintage?  I might do that this week, or maybe the week after.

Have a lovely day,

Judy x

KRAFTYHANDS - 'FATALE'

Hi all,

Here we are again to showcase some of the cards I have been making using lovely products from Kraftyhands  

This time I made a 7 x 5 inch card instead of a square.  Again there is a pocket on the front, and I went quite Shabby chic!

Fatale Papers 
Emporium of Curiosities Bookmark

 
Thank you so much for looking.  

Have a lovely day,

Judy x

KRAFTYHANDS - FILL IT WITH POSTCARDS AND TAGS

Hi all,

Here we are again to showcase some of the cards I have been making using lovely products from Kraftyhands  

It will come as no surprise to see I have made another envelope card.  You might remember I went quite mad on making these.  (Well I still am to be honest!).  The 12 inch papers were ideal for making a larger size envelope.

'Retro Roses' papers
'Kew'  Postcard topper
Flowers and shabby ribbon from Live and Love Crafts
 
Thank you so much for looking.  

Have a lovely day,

Judy x

KRAFTYHANDS - RETRO ROSES - SPECIAL DAY

Hi all,

This morning I am continuing to showcase some of the cards I have been making using lovely products from Kraftyhands  

Don't be shocked!  Yes, see it is official I can make just an ordinary square card! Haha.
I just love how this gorgeous 12 inch pack of 'Retro Roses' papers includes designs that all co-ordinate with each other.  The other nice thing is that the design on the 12 inch papers  does not go too large, which is usually the case.  The pack of  'Special Day' toppers, well this is a must to have in stock.  How often do we need a celebration card made up last minute!

 

'Retro Roses' papers
'Special Day'  toppers
 
Thank you so much for looking.  

Have a lovely day,

Judy x

KRAFTYHANDS - FRIENDSHIP

Hi all,

Again I am continuing to showcase some of the cards I have been making using lovely products from Kraftyhands  

This time I made a 'friendship card'.  Well, that is what I am calling it.  The inside contains a pocket with a herbal teabag and a nice verse.  I just cannot get enough of these papers!

 

'Kew' papers
'Teacup Zoo' toppers
Tim Holtz butterfly die
 
Thank you so much for looking.  

Have a lovely day,

Judy x

KRAFTYHANDS - 'Kew'

Hi all,

This morning I am continuing to showcase some of the cards I have been making using lovely products from Kraftyhands  

This time I made a front pocket card.  I had such fun.  I always think it is so rewarding when a simple card looks so effective due to the lovely papers, and really it is good to let them lead the way occasionally.    Aren't these 'Kew' papers and postcard toppers gorgeous!

'Kew' papers
'Kew' Postcard toppers

Thank you so much for looking.  

Have a lovely day,

Judy x

KRAFTYHANDS - 'Fatale'

Hi all,

This morning is the start of a week showcasing some of the cards I have been making using lovely products from Kraftyhands   

I must say I just love the toppers, Postcard toppers and papers.  I just cannot believe the quality of the papers for the price they are charging.  Absolutely brilliant!  And the designs are lovely too.  My favourites so far have to be 'Kew' and 'Fatale'.  Take a look and see what you think.  I wonder which would be your favourites?  (Kraftyhands    ).  Oh and the good news is that there is a link to their Blog and their Challenge Blog too.  For anyone who likes working with Cd's, well you will be blown away with the choice.  As most of you will lknow I am not a Cd girl, but I just love their products.

So, onto my first card.

I made a Horizontal multifold card, with the inside turning into a sort of Tent card.
The papers are 'Fatale' and the image is from the set of 'Fatale' Postcard toppers.

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Thank you so much for looking.  

Have a lovely day,

Judy x

KRAFTYHANDS SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE - AUTUMN COLOURS

Hi everyone,

I have a DT card to share today which I have made for the Challenge at Kraftyhands which is themed 'Autumn Colours'.

I have made a shaped card for a change.  I am sure it will have been done before but I made the shape up myself in the form of a Gatefold Tag Card.  There is a pocket on the inside in which slots a further tag.   Have you seen these gorgeous papers and Toppers?  They really are fabulous quality?  I could not resist adding that googley eye!

'What a Hoot' papers and Postcard Toppers from Kraftyhands found hereWild Orchid Crafts Flowers from Live and Love Crafts
Items from stash.

I do hope you have time to pop over and take a look at the very talented Design Team's work on the Kraftyhands  blog.  It is a fabulous Challenge, it would be great if you could join in.

As always, thanks for looking, and have a great day!

Judy x

FUSSY & FANCY CHALLENGE - More than one fold

Hi everyone,

I am delighted to be back with a Design Team card to share which I made for the Challenge at  Fussy and Fancy     

Yvonne  is hosting this Challenge, the  theme is entitled  'More than one fold'. and we are sponsored by  Marianne Designs

 What a lovely theme and just up my street.  Well, you will laugh, I started amking another envelope card, but this time a little different.   But I kept cutting it wrong.  Well what started off as a 6 inch card ended up a four inch!  AND  I think I had six cards in all which I made up using all the pieces I had done wrong.  Well, I just do not like waste and I knew if I put them to one side they would not get used. 

So, eventually, I had a Twisted Easel Card with envelope front enhanced by the Anja Die-cut from Marianne Design.    I just love these papers from Kraftyhands.  These are from the Fatale paperstack (I cannot believe the quality of these for the price - absolutely brilliant!) and the lovely postcard is also from Kraftyhands and this is in the set of 'Kew' postcards.

Marianne Design Anja Die-cut
These gorgeous papers are 'Fatale' from Kraftyhands
Postcard is 'Kew' from Kraftyhands
Flowers and shabby ribbon from Live and Love Crafts

I do hope you have time to pop over and take a look at the very talented Design Team's work on the Fussy and Fancy  blog.  It is a fabulous Challenge, it would be great if you could join in.

As always, thanks for looking, and have a great day!

Judy x

KRAFTYHANDS CHALLENGE - Sketch

Hi everyone,

I have a DT card to share today which I have made for the Challenge at Kraftyhands which thios time is a Sketch Challenge.  And what a lovely Sketch this is too!






I loved working to this Sketch, in fact I just love using these lovely papers which are such brilliant quality for the price along with the gorgeous co-ordinating toppers.

The Garden Floral Collection Papers  
Garden Floral Collection Postcard Toppers 

Items from stash.

I do hope you have time to pop over and take a look at the very talented Design Team's work on the Kraftyhands  blog.  It is a fabulous Challenge, it would be great if you could join in.

As always, thanks for looking, and have a great day!

Judy x

KRAFTYHANDS MINI MAKES continued

Hi all

I am here tonight to share the remaining three mini makes which I made using the lovely materials from Kraftyhands

I absolutely loved making these, and once I got started I was completed hooked.  I just love using up scraps and making cards from bits of papers leftover etc.  Things that normally might not get used.  And I am quite taken with the little mini cards.  I was not sure if they would work but am really pleased with the results.  I hope this will inspire you to have a go too.  

You will see that there is a mini 'Envelope' card, well I m just hooked on making envelopes also, and am trying to find lots of ways to use them on our cards.  The best tip I have, from my experiences of playing, is to make the envelope first and then cut the card to the size of the envelope, and not the other way around.  I found this much easier. The shapes just seemed to materialise along the way.

I still have a few more which I went on to make using the lovely toppers from Cardmaker's Delights.  I will share these, hopefully, sometime next week.

Today I have been plaing with Washi Tape!  Watch this space for my finding on Washi Tape.  I will share my thoughts when I get a moment.  After all, isn't that what our hobby is all about?  Sharing ideas?

 MINI HORIZONTAL MULTIFOLD CARD

Fatale Paperstack & The Garden Floral Collection Postcard from Kraftyhands

 

MINI HORIZONTAL MULTIFOLD CARD

What a Hoot papers and Postcard from Kraftyhands

MINI 'Envelope' CARD with detachable tags.

Using 'Kew' Paperstack from Kraftyhands

Happy Weekend everyone, and thanks for looking,

Judy x

KRAFTYHANDS

Morning all

Apologies for my recent absence whilst I have been quite poorly.  However it won't be long before I am bouncing back good and proper.

Meanwhile I am sharing with you one or two of the mini makes I have been working on using materials from Kraftyhands.  I must say I am so impressed with the quality of their papers and also their toppers and postcards, but in particular the papers.  The quality is 190gsm and the 6 inchpaper packs are only £4.99.  What brilliant value.  My favourites so far have to be 'Kew' and 'Fatale' with 'Emporium of Curiosities not far behind!  but hey there are lots more to try.  I have just had a pack of the 12 inch Retro Roses and oh MY they are GORGEOUS!  AND, you know how normally you lose the small print with 12 inch papers, well, with these the print is still small enough to be just simply to die for!  Nice one Kraftyhands!

So, onto the cards.  They are all mini makes in differing shapes, so quick and simple, very little layering and no stitching.  Heck, this was weird at first as I have got so used to stitching the edges.

Mini Easel Card using Emporium of Curiosities papers & Once Upon a Time Postcard

Mini fold card using Emporium oif Curiosities papers & Once Upon a Time Postcard

Mini Easel Card with detachable postcards
Using Fatale papers & Postcards from 'The Garden' Postcard set

I still have a couple more but have run out of time so will post them in a couple of days or so.

Thanks for looking,

Judy x

KRAFTYHANDS JULY CHALLENGE - SUMMER HOLIDAYS

Hi everyone,

I have a DT card to share today which I have made for the Challenge at Kraftyhands which is themed 'Summer Holidays'.

Well my card is enttiled 'Tea at the Zoo'.  Do we have tea at the Zoo?  Well, anyhow, that is what I have worked on.  Have you seen these gorgeous papers and Toppers?  The colours are so vivid and such superb quality?

'Retro Roses' papers and Teacup Zoo Die-cut Toppers from Kraftyhands found hereWild Orchid Crafts Flowers from Live and Love Crafts
Items from stash.

I do hope you have time to pop over and take a look at the very talented Design Team's work on the Kraftyhands  blog.  It is a fabulous Challenge, it would be great if you could join in.

As always, thanks for looking, and have a great day!

Judy x

KRAFTYHANDS JUNE CHALLENGE - Floral Fantasy

Hi everyone,

I am delighted to be here today to share a Design Team card to share which I made for the Challenge at  Kraftyhands .  Yes you read right DT card!  I am so delighted to be able to share my lovely news with you.  

Kraftyhands are a firm based at Leeds with an online shop.  They specialise in lovely crafty goodies including Cd's, Toppers, Papers etc.  And oh my what superb quality!  I can honestly recommend  both their paper and toppers of which I am a real avid fan.  I can not believe the quality of the papers, especially for the brilliant price. The designs are so tasteful too.  Imagine my delight when I recieved an email inviting me to their lovely DT.  You might also have seen them Domonstrating on Create & Craft on TV?

So, that is the introduction and the story.  On to the Challenge which is themed 'Floral Fantasy'.  Well there could not be a better theme for me for my first Challenge.  I cut a small Flower Pot shape in a similar way to a Flower Pot card, embossed it and attached just the edges with foam pads so I could pop the detachable insert inside with the flowers at the top.

'Kew' Papers and Square Doiley available from Kraftyhands hereWild Orchid Crafts Flowers from Live and Love Crafts
Machine Stitching
Items from stash.

I do hope you have time to pop over and take a look at the very talented Design Team's work on the Kraftyhands  blog.  It is a fabulous Challenge, it would be great if you could join in.

As always, thanks for looking, and have a great day!

Judy x

COLLAGE AT LIVE AND LIVE CRAFTS CHALLENGE

Evening all,

Tonight I have a card to share with you which I have on my Facebook Page for sale.  (My Facebook Page can be found under the name of Inkypinkydelights - no surprises there eh! lol).

I loved making this card and using some of my lovely goodies from Live and Love Crafts together with this gorgeous image from Kraftyhands   I could not resist adding all that lovely Frantage and the shabby ribbons.  And, well I just love making the Shabby Chic style so I was in my element here.

I would like to enter it into the Challenge at Live and Love Crafts

As always, thanks for looking,

Judy x