Simply Create Too - Challenge 99 - Snow, Snow, Snow

The current Simply Create Too challenge theme is Snow, Snow, Snow.

I've made this pop up box - the sides flaps were created with Spellbinder dies - I then added them on when I was about to add the ribbon.  The back sentiment is one from Jellypark which is no longer available as the store has closed.

The snowflakes have all been glittered and are Marianne Creatable die cuts and I've added a half pearl to the centre of each.

Even though the box looks complex - it is actually quite easy to make as long as the measurements are all good!  Good luck with the challenge!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Brown Sugar:  Use Pearls
Creative Corner:  Glamour and Glitz
Wags n Whiskers:  Ribbons and Pearls
Winter Wonderland:  Add Sparkle and Bling
Crafty Ribbons:  Frosty Christmas
Double Click Skittles:  Christmas or Blue and White

Simply Create Too - Challenge 97 - Baby, It's Cold Outside Inspiration

We're at the midway point for the Simply Create Too challenge and the theme is:

Baby, It's Cold Outside

I've used a Polkadoodles image taken from the Work and Play 5 Festive Hollybobs Christmas cd, coloured with Promarkers plus I've used a Memory Box die for the background and ribbons and a charm from my stash.

Good luck with the challenge!

I'd like to enter the following:

Cute Card Thursday:  Sparkles
ABC Christmas Challenge:  V is for Very Cute
Christmas at Sweet Stamping:  Christmas Travel or Transport
Fab n Funky:  Christmas
Try It On Tuesday's:  Lot's of Layers

Simply Create Too - Challenge 95 - Autumn Splendor

The current Simply Create Too challenge is under way and the theme is:

Autumn Splendour 

Before Samuel finished Primary School in July, I made his teachers gift bags and then added some useful school equipment - pens, pencils, paper clips, note books etc inside, and this is one of the bags I made.   I bought a job lot of white gift bags a while ago from ebay and I've decorated it with papers from Funky Hand (now retired) using X Cut dies.

I've used a Sizzix die for the tag and handwrote it, adding ribbon from my stash to attach it to the handle.  Really simple and quick to make plus I managed to use up a lot of off-cuts I had lying around which I just did not want to throw away!

Good luck with the challenge - more details are on the Simply Create Too blog.  I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafting For All Seasons:  Autumnal Hues
Creative Moments:  Autumn Colours
Try It On Tuesday:  Autumn Colours
Our Crafty Corner:  Autumn Colours

Simply Create Too - Challenge 93 - Midway Inspiration

We're at the midway point of the current Simply Create Too challenge, and the theme is:

It's A Special Occasion 

I've made this cute backpack from a set I bought quite some time ago from The Clip Art Fairy, although it is now discontinued.  It was really easy to make and it opens at the top like a normal card.  All the buttons are from my stash and I hand wrote the sentiment.

Good luck with the challenge!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Craft for the Craic:  Anything But Square or Rectangle
Crafts 4 Eternity:  Children
Creative Corner:  Back To School
Frosted Friday:  Back To School
Fussy and Fancy:  Back To School
Wags N Whiskers:  Back To School

Simply Create Too - Challenge 91 - Anything Goes

We're at the mid way point of the current Simply Create Too challenge and the theme is:

Anything Goes

I've used Promarkers to colour the Tiddly Inks digi (which I think is retired as I cannot find it in the store) and then layered it onto the burlap with foam pads so it stands proud a little.

I've added two brass tiny key charms with gold and white bakers twine and doodled a frame around the edge of the card.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Sassy Studio Designs:  Anything Goes
Simon Says:  Tie It Up
Inky Chicks:  Use a Metal Embellishment

Simply Create Too - Challenge 89 - Midway Inspiration

The Simply Create Too challenge is at its midway point so time for some inspiration!  The theme for the challenge is:

Christmas

So here is an exploding box I made last year.  The large silver glitter snowflake on the back of the box is an Christmas decoration - all other snowflakes are Marianne Creatable die cuts which I've added with wire and then docorated with glitter glue and a half pearl.

All the ribbons are from my stash along with the two charms.  I made the fancy sides of the box with a Spellbinder die and then glued then onto the box - the ribbon hides any joins.

Good luck with the challenge!  I'd like to enter the following:

Bugaboo - Jingle All The Way
Crafty Calendar: Christmas In July
Sweet Stampin':  Christmas In July
Christmas Stampin' All Year Long:  Glitter
Kitty Bee Designs:  Christmas In July

Simply Create Too - Challenge 87 - Masculine

We're part way through the current Simply Create Too challenge and the theme (you have a week left!) is:

Masculine

I've used papers I found in my stash and teamed them with a fab topper from Cardmakers Delights - just £1.20 for 8!  A bit of faux stitching and recycling a piece of elastic from a clothes tag, and the card is complete!

Good luck with the challenge!  I'd like to enter the following:

Bloggers Challenge:  For The Guys
Creative Corner:  Just For Boys
Kitty Bee Challenges:  For The Boys

Simply Create Too - Challenge 81 - No Stamped or Digi Images

We are at the mid point of the current Simply Create Too challenge and the theme is:

No Stamped or Digi Images

I've made a Wedding Word Book and used white linen effect card.  All the letters have had their edges glittered, and the smaller lettering is a Cuttlebug Baby Face die and I've added the letters to a strip of acetate.

Charms (I've used a chimney sweep and also a 2014 year charm) , ribbon and pearls are all from my stash.  Good luck with the challenge!  Please see the blog for further details on how to enter and when the challenge closes.

I'd like to enter the following:

Cute Card Thursday:  Charmed
Moving Along With The Times:  Anything But Square
Ruby's Rainbow:  Clean and Simple
Crafty Sentiments:  Anything Goes

Simply Create Too - Challenge 81 - Midway Inspiration

The current Simply Create Too challenge is half way through and the theme is:

Easter / Bunnies

Now how about this for a cute bunny!!  It's a Jellypark decoupage image that can be bought from CraftsUPrint.  I've used blue papers from my stash, added liquid pearl dots around the edges along with half pearls.

The ribbons and charm are also from my stash and I've used an X Cut fancy die for the inner layer.  Each of the layers of the bunny have been cut out and then built up with foam pads - really easy to use and a great price!

Good luck with the challenge!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Ribbons:  Anything Goes With Ribbon
Sassy Studio Designs:  Anything Goes
Southern Girls:  Boys, Boys, Boys
Crafting By Designs:  Masculine Projects

Simply Create Too - Challenge 79 - Anything Goes

There is a new Simply Create Too challenge and the theme for the fortnight is:

Anything Goes

I've used papers from Lori Whitlock - Fresh Air along with a Spellbinders die (the fancy one) and an X Cut heart diecut.  The ribbon and half pearls are from my stash - the heart is actually a charm from a rather gaudy bracelet from the pound shop - also got a number of other heart charms too which are great as they are light and perfect for cards!

The sentiment stamp is a retired Lily of The Valley  stamp and I've added the faux stitching with a black fineliner.  Good luck with the challenge!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafter's Cafe:  Hearts
Crafting For All Seasons:  Have A Heart
Creative Moments:  Love

Simply Create Too - Special Occasion

It's time for a new Simply Create Too Challenge and this fortnight the theme is Special Occasion. I've made a simple wordbook using some wonderful linen effect white card from The Papermill Direct.

I've cut out letters using an existing wordbook template, added them to the pages with foam pads for depth and then added stickles around the edges. The half pearls, charms and organza ribbon are from my stash. The smaller letters are a Cuttlebug die and I've added them via a strip of acetate. Simple!

Good luck with the challenge and pop over to the blog to have a look at all the special occasions the Design Team are celebrating!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Alphabet Challenge: Q for Quadruple (4 pearls used)
Keep It Simple: No Stamps
Sister Act Card Challenge: Anything Goes
CRAFT: Add a Charm

Simply Create Too - Something New

The current Simply Create Too challenge is at its halfway stage and the challenge theme is Something New.

I've made a Good Luck at school card for my neice and used two new charms that I bought (and rather a few more on ebay!) So new school, new experience and new charms!

The papers are from Samantha Walker - A to Z Mega pack and the image is from Jellypark - Girl With Sign - and I've coloured her with Promarkers and handwrote the sign.

Good luck with the challenge!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments: Any Sentiment Except Birthday
CRAFT Challenge: Back To School
Hanna and Friends: Special Card
Milk, Coffee Challenge: Back To School
Creative Moments: Back To School

Simply Create Too - Old / Vintage Challenge

Woooops! I totally forgot to blog my card as part of the Old / Vintage challenge at Simply Create Too! I make lists of everything I have to do along with dates of when my projects are needed, and for this particular one, I'd crossed it off on my list and didn't schedule the blog post..... There is still time to enter the challenge but be quick!

I've used papers from Funky Hand - Wash It All Away and a fab topper from Cardmaker's Delights which is part of a pack of 8 in similar styles and they also now sell downloadable toppers!

The sentiment stamp is from Our Betty clear stamp set also from Funky Hand, and everything else is from my stash. Good luck with the challenge!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Kitty Bee Designs: Birthday Boy
Creatalicious Challenges: Monochrome
Patties Creations: Monochromatic
Wags n Whiskers: Birthdays

Simply Create Too Challenge - Christmas In July

We are at the point where its the mid-post challenge for Simply Create Too - the current challenge is Christmas In July and for my creation I've used papers from Papermania, 6x6 paper stack - A Wonderful Christmas Time. I've had these papers for about 3 years and the image probably at least a year - bought from ebay and kinda forgotten about.

I've used a cute Lily of the Valley pre coloured topper and simply added ribbon from my stash and some stickles for sparkle and some half pearls.

Good luck with the challenge! I'd like to enter the following:

Completely Christmas: Anything Goes
Jingle Belles Rock: Shopping Our Stash
Shopping Our Stash: Holiday / Winter Card
Sassy Studios Design: Christmas In July
Hambo Hoedown: Tis The Season

Simply Create Too Challenge - Colours of Your Country

Another challenge has started at Simply Create Too and its a rather apt theme considering the World Cup is almost upon us! You can enter the challenge if you create something using your countries colours. I've used red, white and blue representing the UK.

I bought quite a few of these cute pre coloured toppers from Lily of The Valley some time ago and I thought I'd better start using them! I've had to trim this one down a little so that it fitted on a 6x6 card blank.

The papers I randomly found in my rather large box of offcuts (that also need using up!) and I used ribbon from my stash. The number 1 die cut is one that I bought a very long time ago from ebay and it will be for a little girls First Birthday!

Good luck with the Simply Create Too challenge - visit the blog to see the wonderful creations from the Design Team and all the different countries represented!

I'd like to enter the following challenge

Patties Creations: Birthdays
Delightful Challenges: All Tied Up
Digi Stamps 4 Joy: Girly
Divas By Design: Red, White and Blue

Simply Create Too Challenge Midway Extra - Anything But A Card

The Simply Create Too challenge is part way through so its time for some extra inspiration! The theme is Anything But A Card, and here is my take on the challenge:

The papers are all from Funky Hand - Dreams Come True cd (a bargain at £6.99!) including the flowers which I've printed off larger by selecting an area and then copying to word and enlarging.

I've added half pearls to the flower centres and handwrote the sentiment on the tag.

Good luck with the challenge!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Allsorts: Purple Passion
Open Minded Crafting: Use Some Ribbon
Paper Creator Crafts: Flowers and Bows
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards: Use A Tag
Stampin' With The Dragon: May Flowers

Simply Create Too Challenge - No Digis or Stamped Images

It's time for a new Simply Create Too challenge and the theme is No Digis or Stamped Images so, I made a word book! I've used the Retro Fun Wordbook download from Funky Hand, selected the letters I wanted and away I went!

I also used a Sizzix alphabet - Girls are Weird to cut the small letters plus lots of stickles and some ribbon from my stash which was a perfect match! Good luck with the challenge!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Chocolate, Coffee and Cards: Stripes
Sister Act Card Challenge: Anything Goes
Papercrafting Journey: For A Special Lady
Southern Girls: Earn Your Stripes

Simply Create Too Challenge - Animals

I know I'm a little late with this post but I totally forgot about it and then suddenly remembered! The Simply Create Too DT has posted their midway reminder and inspiration for the current challenge which is: Animals. I've used a rather cute digi stamp from Jellypark - Boy Cuddling Dog (and its only £1.50!)

I've used Promarkers for the image and then watercolour pencils for the background. Printed papers are from Funky Hand - Sleigh Ride download - see Christmas papers can be used all year around! Everything else is from my stash.

Good luck with the Simply Create Too challenge - for more details, pop over to the blog!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Creative Card Crew: Animals
Digi Choosday: Animals

Simply Create Too Challenge - Green / St Patricks Day

There is a new Simply Create Too challenge! And the theme is Green or St Patricks Day. I've gone for a simple look (you'll note that this is a feature of today across all the blog posts that I have!)

I've used a great image - From The Heart Digital Stamps, and coloured it with Promarkers. I've cut out the image and then added it to the card with foam pads. The card was a generous donation from my cousin Claire and its all left over from her Wedding stationery. The ribbon is from my stash.

I've tied the sentiment as a tag to the jar and used embroidery thread to do it. Good luck with the Simply Create Too challenge!

I'd like to enter the following challenges

Cute Card Thursday: Clever Cutting
DRS Designs: Rolling In The Clover
Creative Card Crew: Keep It Simple and Sweet

Simply Create Too Challenge - Valentines Day or Hearts

It's a new challenge over at Simply Create Too and the challenge theme for the fortnight is:

Valentines Day or Hearts

I've used a quick card kit from Cuddly Buddly - really easy to use - just print out the papers and add to the card blank as they are layered up ready to go!

I've used a fab image from Time For Tea Designs called Bubbles and coloured her with Promarkers plus some stickles. The little sentiment is also from Cuddly Buddly.

A great quick cardto make! Good luck with the Simply Create Too challenge!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Sentimental Sunday: Lovey Dovey
Hiding In My Craft Room: For A Loved One
Kraftin' Kimmie: Love Is In The Air
Card A Day: Valentines
Crafts and Me: Use A Heart