Wednesday, April 10, 2019

2 Cards - 1 Sketch with White Rose Crafts LLC

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with my take on April's Sketch.

As you know each month White Rose Crafts LLC has a sketch challenge. I decided to create 2 cards based on the sketch. I create one card on the feminine side and one on the masculine side.

Here are April's sketch and a link to the challenge.

Let's get started by gathering the supplies for both cards. I used mostly March's Blue Skies Kit for both cards. I used the new in the shop Specialty Pattern Paper - Craft Creations - White with Holographic foil. I only added 2 dies, two shades of Blue cardstock from my stash and the card bases.

Card One: Happiness is a Journey not a Destination
(Feminine version)

Please note that both cards are created in the same way.

First, I cut all the components to the card. I trimmed 3 butterflies from one of the pattern papers. I also die cut from both cardstock and specialty paper a postage stamp mat. 

Next, I first inked all the edges of the pattern papers. Then, I adhered the pattern paper to the blue cardstock front panel. I repeated adhering the pattern paper to the coordinating cardstock pieces. As for the die cut pieces - I trimmed away the decorative edge on the pattern paper so that I would have the blue cardstock edge.

Then, I layered the smaller first and then the longer as per the sketch.

Next, I adhered the die cut stamps, the top and bottom are flat onto the card front panel. the middle one I added a bit of low profile foam tape.

Then, I adhered the sentiment - also with foam tape.

Now, for some butterflies. I added some foam tape to the wings of the butterflies for some dimension.

Next, I added some finishing touches. I added 3 Sparkle Blends - Sunny Skies from the kit. Just above the sentiment. I also added a bit of Wink of Stella on the word HAPPINESS. Now, the card is complete.


Card 2: Hello (Masculine version)


Please note that both cards are created in the same way.

First, I cut all the components to the card. I also die cut from both cardstock and specialty paper 3 Stitched Hexagon shapes. I also used all the circle buttons from March's Blue Skies Kit 

Next,  I first inked all the edges of the pattern papers. Then, I adhered the pattern paper to the blue cardstock front panel. I repeated adhering the pattern paper to the coordinating cardstock pieces. As for the die cut pieces - I trimmed away the decorative edge on the Craft Creations - White with Holographic foil so that I would have the blue cardstock edge.

Then, I layered the smaller first and then the longer as per the sketch.


Next, I adhered the die cut hexagons, the top and bottom are flat onto the card front panel. the middle one I added a bit of low profile foam tape.

Then, I adhered the sentiment - also with foam tape. Next, I adhered 3 buttons on the top and bottom hexagon. I made sure to overlap the sentiment on the middle hexagon. 

Next, I added some finishing touches. I added 3 Sparkle Blends - Sunny Skies from the kit. Just above the sentiment. I also added a bit of Wink of Stella on the word HELLO. 


Now, the card is complete. 

Supplies Used for Both Cards:


With so many beautiful stamps, papers, Specialty papers & Inks in the shop 
I know you are bound to create something wonderful!

Thank you for stopping by the blog today!

If you would like to join in the fun for the White Rose Crafts March Sketch Challenge, and other fun activities and conversations make sure you join the 
White Rose Crafts Gallery group on Facebook!   

Saturday, April 6, 2019

Ocean Card with Doodles Paper Playground

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a fun ocean inspired card. 

I didn't include a sentiment on this card  - because I am not sure when I will be sending it out. 
I like to have just a few blank cards in my stash that I can pop a sentiment later on as needed or if I even need one.

For this card, I used two Sparkle Blends: Ocean View & March- Aquamarine- Birthstone Collection.


This vivid combination of cup sequins, round confetti, faceted crystals and 
microbeads in cobalt, aqua, teal and just a hint of light blue 
is just the look we were going for.
 We added a sprinkling of dolphin-shaped confetti to complete the effect.

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This beautiful, high shine blend channels the clear blue waters
of the Caribbean with teal, aqua and sky blue tones throughout. 
You’ll fine tons of glitter, holo, iridescent and 
metallic elements over a base of matte blues. 



Supplies Used:
Sparkle Blends: Ocean View 

Other Supplies Used:
Stamp: Creative Visions Stamps: Medium Whale
Cardstock: Recollections Brand 110lb: White
Pattern Paper: Paper Studio

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if you create a project with our Sparkle Blends.
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be sure to use the discount code
 Annie 10(there's a space between my name and the number).

Monday, April 1, 2019

You Crack Me Up Card with A Perfect Time to Craft

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a cute Easter card using a digital stamp set from 

We at A Perfect Time To Craft have a New challenge for you to join.
Challenge # 4, 1st April through to 27th April, 2019

Sparkle N Sprinkle is this month's Sponsor.


And now, back to this month's challenge!

This is always an Open Challenge and always "Anything Goes”. You're welcome to add 3 entries per challenge and you may enter any crafting project with any theme.
For full details on our rules and on how to enter, please visit our rules page.

Our prizes consist of…

1st Prize: 3 sponsor images, a certificate and a badge.

2nd Prize: 1 sponsor image, a certificate and a badge.

3rd Prize:1 sponsor image, a certificate and a badge.

DT Favourites: a certificate and a badge.

Spotlight Winners: a certificate and a badge.


Our sponsor for this month's challenge is Sparkle 'n' Sprinkle
You can join Sparkle 'n' Sprinkle's Facebook Group HERE
You can find Sparkle 'n' Sprinkle's Challenge Blog HERE
Sparkle 'n' Sprinkle’s Instagram can be found HERE

Sparkle 'n' Sprinkle have generously supplied these images for this challenge.


Saturday, March 30, 2019

Love You Card with Doodles Paper Playground

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here today sharing a Love card with a spring twist. 

Sometimes you just need to let someone in your life how much you love them. Perhaps they are going through a tough time or just need to know they are loved.

I created this card using the Sparkle Blends: Cozy and Sparkle Blends: Spring Fling. I like to combine my blends from time to time.

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This desaturated blend of eggplant, teal, champagne, lavender,
hunter green & red has the perfect cold weather vibe.
Mainly a base of matte & satin sequins, with just the right
touch of glitter and iridescence.


With a beautiful base of pastel pink, lavender, pink,
 light gold and blue metallic cup sequins, and 
a generous amount of tiny pastel heart confetti, 
Spring Fling is perfect for all your Spring (or wedding/engagement/new baby!)
 projects - especially in the light of the pretty touch of 
whimsy we're incorporated by the addition of 
pastel colored butterflies and faceted crystals. 




I created this shaker card with both blends. I stamped and colored the images in soft colors. I then die cut the word from white cardstock and used a bit of Distress Oxide in Shaded Lilac only on the bottom of the letters. I also punch three tiny white flowers from the remaining white cardstock and add some Nuvo Drops to the center of them. I also add some Nuvo the stamped flowers.

I did some finishing touches with some Wink of Stella in Clear and a bit of detail dots in Gelly Roll pen Metallic gold.

Supplies Used:
Word Die Cuts: MFT
 Stamps by Chloe -Fancy Foliage: Bird & Flowers
Punch: EK Success - Tiny Flower


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if you create a project with our Sparkle Blends.
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Thursday, March 28, 2019

Happy Easter Cards with White Rose Crafts LLC

Hello Crafty Friends - Annie here with 2 Cards 1 stamp set. 

I wanted to create one playful card and one more grown-up card.  
Because I was creating 2 cards I kept the design pretty simple and this post quick.


I used the Woodware Easter Bunnies Stamp Set. I kept my supplies to a minimum. Using the same pattern paper and similar colors for both cards. 

Card 1- I used the bunny, small basket, the small chick in egg and the tulip. I used some the Green Mulberry paper for my grass. I stamped one of the sentiments from the set. 

 Card 2 - I stamped the bunny in the basket and the small cluster of eggs. I backed the stamped and colored images onto the Craft Creations White & Gold Foiled pattern paper. I used the 
and embellish the card with the Delicate Flowers - in Violet

With so many beautiful stamps, papers, Specialty papers & Inks in the shop 
I know you are bound to create something wonderful!

Thank you for stopping by the blog today!

If you would like to join in the fun for the White Rose Crafts March Sketch Challenge, and other fun activites and conversations make sure you join the 
White Rose Crafts Gallery group on Facebook! 

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Happy Easter Bunny Card with Rinea Foil Paper

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with an adorable Easter card. 

This care is mostly done with die cutting. However, the shapes are simple and it can be replicated by hand. A few circles, ovals, triangle and some flowers.

Some simple layering and you have created a cute bunny who is all ready for Easter. The Bunny can be easily modified to a masculine bunny wish a simple bow tie or hat.


A close up of the flowers and sentiment.

Materials Used: 
Evaney Design Bunny/Chick Die
Sue Wilson Designs - Flowers
Hero Arts Stamp Celebrate CL498 Set
Ranger Liquid Pearls - Gold Pearl
Adhesive - Tape Runner, Liquid - Scotch 3M
Jot Brand - Low profile Foam adhesive
Manual Die-cutting Machine

Thank you for stopping by the blog today - I hope you found some inspiration.
Don't forget to stop by the shop to purchase some of the beautiful Foil Paper.

Sunday, March 24, 2019

HI - Floral Shaker Card with Doodles Paper Playground

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a fun Spring shaker card perfect to send to anyone.

With a few simple die cuts, you can easily create multiples of this card. I used 2 Sparkle Blends for the shaker - Sparkle Blends: Flower Power & Sparkle Blends: Flaming Sunset

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For a floral fanatic, this blend is perfect!  Flowers in this bright, happy blend! 
 Flower styles range from simple daisies to Fimo slices and holographic blooms.

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The beautiful hues of red, yellow, orange and gold sequins, crystals, 
seed beads, and colorful spheres gives this blend just the right tone.


So, Let's get started!

I gathered my supplies. Then, I die cut the word HI using my big letters from heavyweight white cardstock and some flowers from glitter cardstock and vellum.


Next, I used some Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Spray in Spiced Marmalade and Some TH Distress Oxide Ink in Squeezed Lemonade on the card front panel that I die cut my greeting from. I set it aside to dry.


Then, I worked on the flowers. I added a bit of liquid glue to the center of the vellum flowers and added the glitter flowers on top. I then curled the petals a bit for some dimension.  


Now, that the front panel is dry; I turn it over and adhere some clear packaging (you can use acetate) to the back. I then add some foam adhesive all over the back of the front panel - expect where the greeting is. Next, I add a mix of the Sparkle Blends into the open area. Add the Light Orange cardstock backing to the panel.


Now, adhere the flowers to the front panel. I added some Sparkle Blends to the center of the flowers for a finishing touch.

Now, the card is complete!

Supplies Used




Sue Wilson Dies - Finishing Touches - Striped Nasturtiums

Recollections Brand: Heavy Weight Cardstock:
White & Light Orange

Colorbok Brand: Heavy Weight Glitter Cardstock:
Lemon Yellow and Orange

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if you create a project with our Sparkle Blends.
 All of our Sparkle Blends can be purchased on the