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Showing posts with label balloon. Show all posts

Sunday, 26 January 2025

Surviving Storm Éowyn: A Crafty Adventure

Well, folks, we did it! We survived Storm Éowyn (pronounced Ay-oh-win, for those of us not fluent in Irish-speak). This tempest came in like a drama queen, but all it managed to do was give our side gate a one-way flight lesson and lay a tree to rest in the front yard. No major drama, just a bit of garden redecorating.

Now, you know what's a lifesaver during a storm? Flasks of hot water. Big shoutout to Stanley brand for keeping our coffee piping hot while the wind howled outside. Nothing like a warm cuppa to make you feel like a warrior in your own living room.

But enough about weather woes, let's talk about something way more exciting—crafting! With the storm raging outside, I turned my attention to my trusty die-cutting machine and card-making supplies. Picture this: die cuts, foil washi tape, and a background stamp paired with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink. This ink is like the superhero of the crafting world—six years in and it's still giving me the deepest, darkest black. Honestly, it's like the Batman of inks.

The card was coming together nicely, embellished with baker's twine and Ranger Glossy Accents for that extra sparkle. I even managed to sneak in a computer-generated pun because, let's face it, a card without a pun is like a storm without wind.

Sorry for the potato-quality photo—blame it on Storm Herminia!

I decided to enter my creation into a few crafting challenges, because if there's anything better than surviving a storm, it's winning a prize for your crafty genius. Fingers crossed!

And there you have it, folks. Just another day in the life of a storm survivor and card-making enthusiast. If Éowyn taught us anything, it’s that sometimes life throws a bit of chaos your way, but with a flask of hot water and a stash of craft supplies, you can weather any storm.

Stay crafty and safe, my friends, and may your ink always be as deep and dark as your morning coffee. 

Wendy R.

Wednesday, 25 July 2018

Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes

Hi Peeps

Time for another challenge at Crafting By Designs.
The theme this week is "Anything Goes".

Sponsor for this challenge is:


Prize - winner choice of 3 digi images

Here is my gift box:

Here is my card:

Image is from Crafty Sentiment Designs - Benson Bear with love.
Coloured with Promarkers.
Embellished with washi tape and ribbon bow.

A few challenges:
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog - Anything Goes
2 Crafty Critter Crazies #16 - Anything Goes with a Critter
Classic Design Team Open Challenge - Always Anything Goes
Crafty Animals #16 - Always Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Creations Challenge #49 - Always Anything Goes

Can’t wait to see you in the card gallery and be sure to check out my teamies awesome creations :)
Thank You for stopping by xx

Wednesday, 13 June 2018

Crafting By Designs - Paper Piecing

Hi Peeps
Time for another challenge at Crafting By Designs.
The theme this week is "Paper Piecing".


The sponsor this week is:
Prize - voucher for 3 digi images

Here is my card:

Dig used is Winnie Balloon days. Coloured with Promarkers.
"Party" die cut is cut from glitter card.
Embellished with die cuts, clear gloss, glitter and a satin ribbon bow.

Challenges:
Crafty Gals Corner #167 - Summer Colors
Watercooler Wednesday Challenges #174 - All About Occasions
Through The Craft Room Door Always Anything Goes
Crafty Friends Challenge #85 - Happy Birthday

Can’t wait to see you in the card gallery and be sure to check out my teamies awesome creations :)

Thank You for stopping by xx

Thursday, 1 March 2018

Furry Friends - Cardz 4 Galz

Hi Peeps
Time for another  Cardz 4 Galz challenge day!
Challenge # 66 is Furry Friends.



Stamp used is from Penny Black - Buddy & Duck.
Coloured with Promarkers.
Embellished with die-cuts and a rub on sentiment.

Challenges I'm entering:
Passion For Promarkers Challenge  #433 - Cats and/or Dogs
I ♥ ProMarkers #252 - Anything Goes
Inspire.Create.Challenges #12 - Animals
Sisterhood of Crafters - CAS 


Hope to see your creations in the card gallery and Thank You for stopping by!

Wednesday, 13 September 2017

Doughnut Fun

Hi Peeps
My acetate card for today:


House Mouse Birthday Doughnut Stamp - coloured with Promarkers
Embellished with clear gloss and diecuts.
Easy Peasy!

Onto a few challenges:
Housemouse Challenge HMFMC # 249 I can see right through you
I love Promarkers #342 - Animals 
2 Crafty Critter Crazies #6 Anything goes with a critter. creature
Alphabet Challenge'.-* M for Make your Mark *
AAA CARDS-CAS Game #98 - Creatures Great or Small


Thank You for stopping by!

Wednesday, 1 February 2017

Balloon Bicycle

Hi Peeps



Mountain Bike is a done with a sketch pen & silhouette Cameo.
Sentiment stamped with Stazon - freebie from magazine.
Die cut balloon raised with 3d foam pads for dimension.
Embellished with red enamel drops.

Okidoki, a few challenges:
Inky Chicks #78 -  Clean and SImple 
Make My Monday - Black & White + Spot of Red
Less Is More #313 Balloons
Incy Wincy Designs -  For the Men in your Life
Allsorts #400 Let's Celebrate

Thank You for stopping by!

Thursday, 28 July 2016

Hot air balloons

Hi Peeps

Diecuts are all cut with the Silhouette Cameo.
Core'dination card

Challenges I'm entering:

  • Retarte 2W, E3 - #82 - Anything Goes


Thank You for stopping by!