Ribbons and Pearls – Crafting Musketeers Challenge #23

 

Hi Everyone

Welcome to my half-way project for Challenge #23, the theme is "Ribbons and Pearls"  and the sponsor for this month is the fabulous Crafty Ribbons

Here is a little bit about them.

"If you buy any more ribbon, you will have to sell some to get the money" 
This chance remark in 1996 was the catalyst that prompted Ali to start Crafty Ribbons, which she runs together with her husband Tony. Crafty Ribbons aim is to offer ribbon lovers and crafters a wide, varied and interesting choice from some of the worlds best ribbons, at affordable prices. We also design and manufacture our own range of ribboncraft kits, including ribbon embroidery, weaving, mitred patchwork, teddy bears, and cushions.

Crafty Ribbons operates out of its own modern warehouse building, situated on the outskirts of Blandford Forum in Dorset, England. It is an Aladdins cave of delights. We believe that down Tin Pot Lane  is probably to be found one of the finest collections of ribbons available.
Primarily we sell our ribbons from comprehensive displays, on stands at the major retail shows in the UK and France associated with hobbies and crafts, including sewing, knitting, needlecraft, embroidery, quilting, card making and scrapbooking.
So welcome to the wonderful and versatile world of ribbons -  silks, satins, sheers, ombres, wire edge and much much more - A true Ribbon Emporium.

The Crafty Ribbons lorry... probably one of the largest wrapped parcels ever. If you see us out and about, give us a wave

And the prize is a £10 voucher .

Here’s my project….

This time I have kept it nice and simple for a wedding congratulation card using the fab spotted organza ribbon from Crafty Ribbons.  Their ribbons are fantastic quality and they have a huge selection of designs to choose from.

I have take a 6” square card blank.  Cut a piece of white card to 5 3/4” square and embossed it with a folder and glued in place.  Next take some grey paper cut to 5” square and cut it in half and then with the two pieces together I cut an arch shape. Using a hole punch and measuring evenly along each curved edge, punch the lacing holes.  Stamp the swirl image using Versamark to give a watermark look.Glue the panels into position on card front leaving the curved edge free.  Lace the ribbon through the holes.  Add pearl trim along the edges and add a greeting to finish.  Voila!

 

 

What Was Used

Crafty Ribbons

Embossalicious Regal Swirl 8” x 8” Folder

Heartfelt Creations Feather Grass Flurish Pre Cut Set – HCPC 3435

Hobbyhouse Beaded Pearl Trim

Versamark Ink

Inkydoodles Stamps Set – Celebrate

 

Now it’s your turn and we are so looking forward to seeing what you come up with. xx

The challenge this month will end on 30th March at 8pm.  Good Luck!

And if you don't have your own blog , don't worry ,  remember we have a Facebook Page for you to post your entry onto. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crafting-Musketeers-Challenge-BLOG/320703981385124

See The Crafting Musketeers blog for challenge rules and lots of inspiration from the Design Teams. 

We hope you have been inspired.

Thanks

for

Popping By

xx

Crafting Musksteers Challenge #18 – Autumn Colours

 

Hi Everyone, MJ here

I just can’t believe how fast this Challenge has come around!  Seems like only yesterday that I had taken part in September’s Use Buttons theme….!!

We have been sponsored by Hobby House this time.

 

 

Check out the prize you can win!

 

 

This month’s theme is Autumn Colours.

On this card I have used an Elisabeth Bell Topper Sheet from Hobby House together with Anna Marie Designs papers, Heartfelt Creations Sunflower Background Stamp with matching flower die and Bella Rose die too.

 

 

She really is a gorgeous little image….

 

 

And the flowers finish the look…..

 

 

What Was Used

8” x 8” White Card Blank

Hobby House April Showers Topper Pack

Anna Marie Designs Papers

HFC Classic Sunflower Die HCD 753

HFC Classic Sunflower Stamp HCPC 3626

Bella Rose Die HCD 712

Co-ordinations Cardstock

White Gel Pen

 

The challenge this month will end on 30th October at 8pm – Good Luck!

And if you don't have your own blog , don't worry ,  remember we have a Facebook Page for you to post your entry onto. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crafting-Musketeers-Challenge-BLOG/320703981385124
 

See The Crafting Musketeers blog for challenge rules and lots of inspiration from the Design Teams.  See you there.

We hope you have been inspired.

Thanks for Popping By

xx

Uber Excited - Mandy-Jane's Card - Published in Magnolia Ink Magazine!!

Hi Everyone

Well Mandy-Jane is soooo excited this afternoon and we thought we couldn't not share the news with you!!  Her card has been published in Magnolia Ink Card Making Magazine Vol 5 Winter Wonderland as part of a feature on Crafter's Companion together with 2 other members of the Crafters Companion DT Laine Webb and Claire Bears. 

 

Mandy-Jane is absolutely thrilled as it one of her personal favourite magazines so to be in it is amazing.  She would like to thank Louisa at Crafters Companion for this fantastic opportunity. 

 

 

Mandy-Jane worked with one of her much-loved stamp sets, Frou Frou.  They are great for colouring with the Spectrum Noir Pen System and are suitable for so many different occasions.  Also good for the teenagers.

 

 

 

 

Above is a picture of the original card photographed in her craft room....thank goodness for photographers as they have done a far better job than she did...lol

We hope you have been inspired.

Thanks for popping by

 

xx

Pretty in Pink with Chloe and Bo Bunny

Hi Everyone

Today Mandy-Jane is sharing a card that she made during a demo at Dandie Crafts on 6th July.  She thoroughly enjoyed the day and loved working with the Chloe Designs stamps.
  
 
She made an easel base card from white card stock so that base card measured 15cm x 15cm.

Next using silver mirri card she cut 2 x 14.8cm squares and attached to front and inside bottom of card.

Take Bo Bunny paper and cut 2 x 14.5cm squares.  Adhere on top of silver card.

Cut a 6.5cm x 14.8cm piece of silver mirri card and a piece of pink paper at 5.5cm x 14cm.  Mat these pieces together.  Add foam pads to rear and attach to bottom of card approx 2.5cm in from edge of card.  This will be the stopper for easel.

Take the Chloe small daisy stamp and ink with Versamark, stamping onto pink card x 4.    Then use WOW embossing powder in silver pearl over the image and heat.  Once cool cut all 4 daisies out.  Layer in pairs.  Add one to raised stopper and one to front of easel.



To finish add some due cuts.  Mandy-Jane has used the Heartfelt Creations Bella Rose die set for the swirly bits.



Mandy-Jane chose an Inkylicious verse and stamped onto a Spellbinders shape.

We hope you have been inspired.

 

 

Thanks for Popping By

xx

Maggs Barrett–June Guest Designer

 

Hi Everyone

We are so pleased to introduce our fabulous Guest Designer Maggs Barrett.

Maggs makes the most gorgeous Shabby Chic cards so please take a lingering look at her blog which can be found here: - http://dizzysdecoratives.blogspot.co.uk/

“I have been crafting for approx. 2 years now – have never done anything ‘arty crafty’ in my life, but always wanted to, but never had the confidence in myself. After bringing up 4 of my own children plus over a 17 year period, fostered many children, I felt it was about time I had some ‘me’ time, a place to escape to.

There were no classes nearby, I didn’t have a clue where to start, so bought a job lot of cardmaking stuff from the local paper – then started watching you tube – that’s it, I was addicted. I then attended a class at Dandie Crafts for brayering. I really couldn’t get the hang of it, but Mandy made it look so easy, and yes, she was right, once she taught us the technique, we were well away. Also attended Dandies layering/matting classes, again this was something I struggled with, it was a fab class, very friendly people, so welcoming.

Recently Mandy asked me if I would like to do a guest spot for them, I was so pleased, so off I went to collect the materials to use – now this was going to be a challenge, have never used toppers and I have always used quite pale colours, and here I am with a strong colours of green and pink!

The papers were lovely quality and fab to use.”

             

This is the recipe for my card: -

From Dandie Crafts

· Cardstock – Co-ordinations ‘Mantis’ – this was awesome to rip and distress

· Bo Bunny ‘Isabella’ – such pretty paper and gorgeous quality

· Topper – Mo Manning – Little Divas

· The Large flower and ALL leaves on card are ones I made from dies I purchased from Dandie’s quite a while back (sorry cant remember their names – but am sure Mandy will be able to tell you).

· The inks I used are Ranger distress ink (again all from Dandies) – picked raspberry, mown lawn and peeled paint.

· The centre of the flower was a pack of pretty embellishments I also purchased from Dandies.

The Nesting dies are Go Kreate (from Dandie’s)

Rest of items were items in my stash

What a fabulous card Maggs has done for us.  Here’s hoping she’ll do more for us later.

We hope you have been inspired.

Thanks for Popping By

xx

Summertime Relaxing with Hobby House - Little Girl on Fence Easel Card

Hi Everyone

Thought we would pop another card on that we have put together using the fantastic Hobby House Elisabeth Bell Topper pack.

What We Used

 

 

Hobby House Topper Pack - Summertime HHEB001

 

Memory Box Die - Picket Fence 827

 

Memeory Box Die- Arianna Sprig 98587

 

Core'dinations Gemstone 12" x 12" Card - Cityscape

 

Authentique 12" x 12" Paper - Felicity #PBL001

 

McGill Paper Blossoms Leaves - Pine Branch #92086

 

Pink and Brown Cardstock - Payper Box

 

Yellow Blossoms - Dandie Crafts

 

Yellow Ribbon - Dandie Crafts

 

Hobby House Pearls - Sugar and Spice

 

(All materials used are available in store at Dandie Crafts)

 

 

What We Did

 

 



• Cut the brown card to 11" x 5 1/2".  Scored at  2 3/4" and folded.  Then add a 5 1/2" square to front of card lower half only.  You now have the first easel part.

 

• Next take another 2 pieces of brown card cut to 5 1/2".  Score each one at 1 3/8" and 2 3/4" and fold.

 

• Adhere these two to the base card by laying on top of each other to form the steps.

 

• Decroate with the papers, dies etc until you are happy with the result.

 

• We hope you understand these brief instructions!

 

We hope hope you have been inspired.

 

Thanks for Popping by

 

xx



You Have Summertime Mail Card with Hobby House

Hi Everyone

Today we would like to share a cute and easy easel card with you.

 

We have Used

 

Summertime Topper Sheet - Hobby House HHEB001

 

Kaiser 12" x 12" Relax Paper - P870

 

Green Card and Mirri Card - Payper Box

 

Pink Spotty Backing Paper

 

McGill Paper Blossoms Leaves Punch - Pine Branch #92086

 

Hobby House Pearls - Sugar and Spice HH507

 

(All available in store at Dandie Crafts)

 

 

What We Did

 

 

 

We made a simple easel card from the Green cardstock and mat and layered this using the Mirri card, Kaiser Paper .  Then we cut out different size square layers and using a mix of the card and papers added to front of card together with a piece for the stopper on the base. Mat the topper onto green card and add this to the card also.

 

To finish the card we added a sentiment, pink pearls, yellow blossom flowers, yellow ribbon and Pine Branches from McGill Punch.

 

We hope you have been inspired.

 

Thanks for Popping By

 

xx