Thursday 26 October 2017

Couture Creations 2017/18 Design Team Audition

Hi Everyone,

I want to share four projects I made for the Couture Creations 2017/18 Design Team Audition.  I am excited about the possibility to become part of their design team.

I love using Couture Creations and Ultimate Crafts products. The Couture Creations embossing folders creates beautiful texture and the dies just die-cut beautifully.

When I first started making cards my first purchase was Couture Creations dies and embossing folders and I am still fond of using them om my cards on a regular basis.

Now here is my cards

Card 1 - A Little Birdie Told Me

To create this card I used pattern paper, Couture Creations Embossing Folder, Couture Creations and Ultimate Crafts Dies and Ultimate Crafts Stamps.


Material List:
  • Couture Creations Fresh & Fun Magical Embossing Folder
  • Couture Creations Blossom Yarn Doily Die
  • Couture Creations Circle Die
  • Couture Creations Scallop Oval Die
  • Ultimate Crafts Mini Sprigs Die
  • Ultimate Crafts L'aquarelle Designs - Spread your wings Stamp
  • Copic Sketch Markers
  • Distress Ink: Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, Old Paper and Antique Linen
  • Gold and Pearl Acrylic Metallic Paint
  • Tim Holtz Lace Stencil
  • Finnabair Modelling Paste 

Stamp stamps onto blender card. Colour and fussy cut. Cut pattern paper and use distress ink around edges.

Die-cut a white cardstock circle and emboss. Colour with distress ink and metallic paint. Die-cut a white cardstock doily and use distress ink around doily.

Die-cut sprigs and paint with metallic paint. Die-cut a white cardstock scallop oval and stamp sentiment. Use stencil and modeling paste to create texture.
Card 2 - Hello

I created a mixed media card using Couture Creations Embossing Folder, Couture Creations and Ultimate Crafts Dies, Ultimate Crafts Stamps and different mediums.


Material List:
  • Couture Creations Houndstooth Embossing Folder
  • Couture Creations Circle Die
  • Ultimate Crafts Mini Sprigs Die
  • Ultimate Crafts L'aquarelle Designs - Definitions Stamp
  • Ultimate Crafts L'aquarelle Designs - Spread your wings Stamp
  • Copic Sketch Markers
  • Distress Ink: Faded Jeans, Vintage Photo, Old Paper and Antique Linen
  • Silver Acrylic Metallic Paint
  • MFT Fishtail Die
  • Tim Holtz Latticework Stencil
  • Natural Twine
  • Finnabair Clear Gesso
  • Finnabair Modelling Paste 


Stamp dragonfly onto blender card. Colour and fussy cut. Emboss white cardstock. Colour with distress ink and metallic paint.

Die-cut a white cardstock circle and stamp script. Colour with distress ink. Stencil circle with modelling paste.  Use metallic paint over texture.

Die-cut sprigs and paint with metallic paint. Die-cut a white cardstock fishtail and colour with distress ink and metallic paint. Use distress ink on all the edges.

Card 3 - Let's Celebrate

I created a mixed media card using Couture Creations Embossing Folder, Ultimate Crafts Stamps, Couture Creations and Ultimate Crafts Dies and different mediums.

Material List:
  • Couture Creations Gift Wrapping Intrinsic Embossing Folder
  • Couture Creations Scalloped Rectangle
  • Ultimate Crafts Mini Sprigs Die
  • Ultimate Crafts L'aquarelle Designs - You Are Beautiful Inside Stamp
  • Ultimate Crafts L'aquarelle Designs - Spread your wings Stamp
  • Copic Sketch Markers
  • Distress Ink: Tattered Rose, Old Paper and Vintage Photo
  • Pearl and Gold Acrylic Metallic Paint
  • Natural Twine
  • Finnabair Clear and Black Gesso
  • Ranger Gold Stickles

Stamp flowers and butterfly onto blender card. Colour and fussy cut. Emboss white cardstock. Colour with distress ink and metallic paint.

Stamp postcard stamp on mixed media cardstock.  Add gesso and colour with distress ink. Add black gesso circles randomly.

Stamp sentiment on white cardstock. Colour with distress ink and metallic paint. Die-cut sprigs and paint with metallic paint. Use distress ink on all the edges.

Card 4 - Let's Get Nautical

For this card I wanted to incorporate mixed media with dies.


Material List:
  • Darkroom Door Woodgrain Stamp
  • LOTV Sentiment Tag.
  • Dies: Cottage Cutz Rope Ladder and Pelican. MFT Let's Get Nautical. Marianne Design Creatables Sea Shells. Elizabeth Crafts Ropes.
  • Finnabair Clear and Black Gesso
  • Gold Acrylic Metallic Paint
  • Tim Holtz Bubble Stencil.
  • Distress Ink: Vintage Photo, Fade Jeans, Broken China, Wild Honey, Antique Linen and Stormy Sky.
  • Ranger Gold Stickles.

Stamp background stamp and colour with distress ink. Die-cut dies and stamp with background stamp. Colour with distress ink.

Use stencil and modelling paste in different corners.  Randomly use bubble wrap, Gesso and Metallic Paint. Use distress ink on all the edges.

I hope you like my cards and I am holding my thumbs that I would be so lucky to be chosen to join Couture Creations wonderful Design Team.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Monday 23 October 2017

Little Witch With Broom - The Digi Bells Inspiration

Hi Everyone, I made a card using Little Witch with broom digital stamp found at Elisabeth Bell Designs Store

Now here is my card
using Little Witch with broom.
Coloured it with Copic Sketch Markers.



Sentiment: Hero Arts Happy Halloween. Dies: Memory Box Stitched Farm Pumpkins and Creepy Web. MFT Woodgrain Fence. Scrap Dragon Oval Stitched. Cottage Cutz Mini Frog. Distress Ink Vild Honey and Vintage Photo.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Brown Sugar Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Orange, Brown and Green.
Come and Get It Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Add A Pumpkin.
My Time To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Halloween.
Make My Monday Challenge Blog.  Theme:  I Put A Spell On You.
Crafty Cardmakers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Spooky.
Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Autumn/Halloween.
Alphabet Challenge Blog.  Theme:  P For Pumpkins.
A Gem Of A Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Halloween.
Deep Ocean Challenge Blog.   Theme:  Halloween.
Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Bingo Board For Halloween (Cobwebs, Sentiment and Witch).

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Saturday 21 October 2017

A Bit Of Magic - Digi Designs Challenge

Hi Everyone,

It is time for a new challenge at
Digi Designs Challenge Blog
and the Theme is Halloween or Harvest.

Make sure you go over to Di's Digi Stamps and take a look at Di's beautiful Digital Stamps.  

Now here is my card
using A Bit Of Magic digital stamp.
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.





Sentiment: Hero Arts Happy Halloween. Dies: Memory Box Precious Stars. Poppy Crafts Bow. Find It Trading Poinsettia Corner. Scrap Dragon Stitched Oval.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Do All Kreatives Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Halloween.
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Frightfully Fun.
Paper Creator's Crafts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Simply Spooky.
Crafting With Attitude Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Emerald City Crafts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Calendar Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Halloween.
A Snowflake Promise Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Autumn/Halloween.
Crafty Gals Corner Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Halloween Colours.
Crafty Cardmakers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Spooky.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Monday 16 October 2017

Happy Witch - Sasayaki Glitter

Hi Everyone, I want to share some Sasayaki Glitter inspiration with you today.

Firstly I made my own background using distress ink and Copics behind the image. 

Now here is my gift bag
using Happy Witch.
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.




Sentiment: Hero Arts Happy Halloween. Dies: Memory Box Ghost Trio and Estate Fence. CC Designs Spooky Tree. Distress Ink: Stormy Sky, Faded Jeans and Broken China.

Do not forget to take a look at Sasayaki Glitter Challenge Blog to check out the fabulous DT Members inspiration cards.

If you are looking for more Sasayaki Glitter Inspiration please visit us on our Pinterest Page.


We would also love for you to join us on our Facebook Page.


I would like to enter the following challenges:

Do All Kreatives Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Halloween.
Animal Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Halloween/Autumn.
Crafty Calendar Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Halloween.
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Frightfully Fun.
Paper Creator's Crafts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Simply Spooky.
Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Autumn/Halloween.
Crafty Animals Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafting With Attitude Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Thursday 12 October 2017

Love Boat - The Paper Nest Dolls Inspiration

Hi Everyone,

I want to share some The Paper Nest Dolls inspiration with you today. You can find all Christine's beautiful images here.

Firstly I made my own mixed media background using Distress ink, different mediums, Stencils - Memory Box and Tim Holtz, Stamp and Texture paste.

Now here is my card
using Love Boat Stamp.
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.




Sentiment: LOTV Sentiment Tag. Dies: Memory Box Sturdy Bridge and Owl Heart Tree. Leane Creatif Blossoms. Ultimate Crafts Mini Sprigs. Scrap Dragon Stitched Oval. Stamp: Dark Room Door French Script. Blue, Silver and Gold Acrylic Paint. Stencil: Memory Box Wave. Tim Holtz Lace. Clear Finnabair Gesso. Distress Ink: Broken China, Old Paper, Walnut Stain, Vintage Photo and Tattered Rose. Stampendous Shabby White Embossing Enamel. Molotow White Pen.

Do not forget to take a look at The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge Blog to check out the fabulous DT Members inspiration cards.



We would also love for you to join us on our Facebook Page.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Simply Create Too Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Favourite Colour Combo (Blue and Red).
Love To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Girls Creations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Classic Design Team Open Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Stencilling.
Crafting With Attitude Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafting with Friends Challenge Blog. Theme:  Anything Goes.
Emerald City Crafts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Tuesday 10 October 2017

Country Shy - Sasayaki Glitter

Hi Everyone,  I want to share some Sasayaki Glitter inspiration with you today.

Firstly I made my own mixed media background using distress ink, different mediums, stencil, stamp and texture paste.

Now here is mycard
using Country Shy.
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.



Sentiment: LOTV Sentiment Tag. Dies: Poppystamps Warm and Cozy Fire. MFT Country Charms. Cuttlebug Disney Out West. Stamp: Dark Room Door Stone. Clear and Black Finnabair Gesso. Distress Ink: Faded Jeans, Old Paper and Walnut Stain. Gold Metallic Paint. Stencil: Tim Holtz Latticework and Bubble.

Do not forget to take a look at Sasayaki Glitter Challenge Blog to check out the fabulous DT Members inspiration cards.

If you are looking for more Sasayaki Glitter Inspiration please visit us on our Pinterest Page.


We would also love for you to join us on our Facebook Page.


I would like to enter the following challenges:

Dream Valley Challenge Blog.  Theme:  One For The Boys.
Through The Purple Haze Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Creative Ladybirds Creations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
613 Avenue Crete Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes/Masculine Card.
Love To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Distressing.
Classic Design Team Open Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Saturday 7 October 2017

Shoe Slumber - Digi Designs Challenge

Hi Everyone,

It is time for a new challenge at
Digi Designs Challenge Blog
and the Theme is Add A Sentiment.

Make sure you go over to Di's Digi Stamps and take a look at Di's beautiful Digital Stamps.  

Now here is my card
using Shoe Slumber digital stamp.
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.



Sentiment: LOTV For You Circular Sentiment. Dies: Poppy Crafts Bow. Ultimate Crafts Mini Sprigs. Marianne Designs Flower Set and Feet. Memory Box Precious Hearts and Stitched Circle. Presscut Circle. Distress Ink Vintage Photo. I used Stickles and Stampendous Shabby White Embossing Enamel on the image and dies.

I would like to enter the following challenges: 

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Bundle Of Joy.
Craft Rocket Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Pretty Pinks.
Simply Papercraft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Fab 'n Funky Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Pretty In Pink.
Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Use Die Cuts/Punches.
Classic Design Team Open Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Incy Wincy Designs Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Let's Celebrate.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Monday 2 October 2017

Witch Ellie Riding Broom - The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge

Hi Everyone,

It is time for a new challenge at
and the theme is Anything Goes.
You can find all Christine's beautiful images here.

Now here is my gift bag
using Witch Ellie Riding Broom Stamps.
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.




Sentiment:  Hero Arts Happy Halloween. Dies: Memory Box  Creepy Web, Estate Fence, Stitched Circle and Dangling Spider. Distress Ink: Wild Honey and Mustard Seed.

We would also love for you to join us on our The Paper Nest Dolls Facebook Page.


I would like to enter the following challenges:

Do All Kreatives Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Halloween.
Love To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Animals Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Creations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Trick or Treat.
Simply Papercraft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Frightfully Fun.
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Use Die Cuts/Punches.
2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Animal Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Halloween/Autumn.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Sunday 1 October 2017

Piano Shy - Sasayaki Glitter New Release

Hi Everyone, I want to share some Sasayaki Glitter New Releases with you today.

Now here is my card
using Piano Shy.
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.




Sentiment: LOTV Sentiment Tag. Dies: MFT Musical Notes.  Poppy Crafts Stitched Rectangle. Distress Ink: Old Paper, Walnut Stain and Tea Dye. Finnabair Clear Gesso and White Sand Texture Paste. Stamp: La Blanche The Invitation Of Mira.

Do not forget to take a look at Sasayaki Glitter Challenge Blog to check out the fabulous DT Members inspiration cards.

If you are looking for more Sasayaki Glitter Inspiration please visit us on our Pinterest Page.


We would also love for you to join us on our Facebook Page.


I would like to enter the following challenges:

Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Autumn Colors.
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Creations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
A Gem Of A Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Birthday Card.
613 Avenue Crete Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes/Masculine Card.
The Male Room Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Sleigh Ride Owen - Christmas Cards All Year Round

Hi Everyone,

It is time for a new challenge at
Christmas Cards All Year Round 
and the theme is Monochromatic Browns.

Now here is my card
using Sleigh Ride Owen Stamp 
found at The Paper Nest Dolls.
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.





Sentiment: Wild Rose Studio Christmas Circles. Dies: Marianne Design Pine Tree, Snowflake, Mini Poinsettias and Fir Branch. Memory Box Stitched Circle. Presscut Smaller Circle. I used Stickles and Liquid Pearls on the image and dies. Designer Paper: LOTV Krafty Christmas.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Marianne Design Kreadivas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Colors of Autumn.
Christmas Card Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafting By Designs Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Christmas.
The Merry Christmas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes Christmas.
Create and Inspire Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafting With Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
12 Months Of Christmas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Sweet Stampin Christmas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x
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