The Ribbon Reel, & a Sad Farewell..

Good morning all,  it's a new challenge over at The Ribbon Reel Challenge today, chosen by me! I have chose the theme of Rainbow colours - I saw this fab pic on Pinterest and I just loved it!

I can't wait to see what you all create, as this is a bit of a sad day for me - this will be my last challenge here at The Ribbon Reel as a designer. I am starting a new job in a week's time, and I know that I will not have as much time to devote to my hobby of crafting as I have done, so I made the sad decision to step down. I will hopefully still be able to participate in the challenge, and will certainly stop by my old teamies to see their inspiring work. I just want to thank Keilly for giving me the chance to join her fabulous team, my very first Design Team, and for providing such wonderful inspiration to us all.

 This beauty is for you Keilly:

I had this gorgeous image Butterfly Fairy printed out from A Day For Daisies for a little while, and hadn't yet used. So, I spied her today, looking at me me reproachfully, and I thought, yes, a rainbow fairy!

I coloured her with Promarkers, and layered her onto a couple of Spellbinders die cut doilies. I then wrapped some Celery Green Stripe Grosgrain and some (slightly obscured!) Guipure Lace from The Ribbon Reel shop around some embossed framed Crumb Cake card.

I then added a mixture of flowers. The Yellow Hybrid Tea Roses , Violet Cherry Blossom and Red Roses are from the Ribbon Reel shop. The blue roses, pearl beads, resin flowers and gems are from my stash. The little leaves are a Spellbinders die cut.  I added some Leaf Pins and a Natural Button Twine bow, both from The Ribbon Reel shop. Finally I added some glamour dust to the lovely image and the flowers, and the sentiment from Uniko Studios.

Do stop by the rest of the Design Team,

Thanks for stopping by,

Pauline

CR84FN #66

Morning all! Today we have another beautiful colour combination over at CR84FN! The Colours in the inspiration graphic are Grey, Tan and cream. Such an elegant combination! I decided to make a proper start on my Christmas cards as we are nearly into November (EEK!) where does the time go?

 I have used some beautiful stamps from Serendipity Stamps, Snowflake Flourish Cling set. I just thought these elegant colours went well with these elegant images.

I have used a Crumb Cake card base, and stamped the snowflake onto some Naturals Ivory S.U! cardstock in Versafine smoky Grey, and distressed the edges with my Tim Holtz distressing tool, and Antique Linen ink. I then layered this onto some grey Core'dinations card, also distressed with my little T.H. tool.

I then layered together and wrapped some Silver Satin ribbon and Antique Gold Velvet ribbon both from The Ribbon Reel shop.

I created the label using the Serendipity Stamps sentiment stamped in Sahara Sand, and framed with Crumb Cake using my new Sissix Decorative Framelits #2 set. Again I inked around the edges with Antique Linen. Around the very edge of the frame I ran a thin line of Glossy Accents and sprinkled some glamour dust over.

The three cream and tan blossoms are from The Hobby House, tied together with a thin grey satin bow, topped with some more glamour dust.

Here's a close up of these pretty snowflake flourishes. I added some cream pearls for that all important lustre.

Finally I added some clear gems to the sentiment label for a little bit of twinkle. Well, it is (almost) Christmas!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Papercrafting Journey

The Crafty Pad

Do stop by the rest of the Design Team for some more inspiration:

Mona

Sue

Andrea

Heather

                  Pauline - that's me!
Shannon

Deborah

That's all from me today, I'll be back tomorrow with my card for The Ribbon Reel Challenge, and a little announcement!

Thanks for stopping by,

Pauline

DYSU #95 - Embossing Wet or Dry

Hi all, today I have a card for this week's new challenge at DYSU, using embossing as our theme. Either wet or dry, and I chose to incorporate both in my card today.

 I have used my lovely new Embossing folder from Stampin' Up!, embossed onto some Not Quite Navy card. I cut to size, and clear embossed the S.U! sentiment using Versamark Dazzle in champagne, so in the light it shimmers.

 Inside I stamped the sentiment again in Midnight Muse ink onto some very Vanilla cardstock, all from stampin' Up!, and layered onto the Not Quite Navy card.

Finally I added some clear gems to the patterned embossed area and under the sentiment.

Here are our generous sponsors this week:

Robyn's Fetish!

* Winner's Choice of 5 Digital Stamps

      Birdie Brown

*Winner's Choice of 3 Digital Stamps

Paper Pretties

* Winner's Choice of 6 Digital Images

Thanks for stopping by,

Pauline

CR84FN 65 Wk #2

Morning all! It's week two of our colour challenge over at CR84FN! I love these pretty colours together, and I had just the right papers in my stash - a new stack from First Edition called Summer Breeze. This pad is stuffed with beautiful designs, some glittered and foiled, some double sided and the colours and patterns are gorgeous!

For my card I have used a piece from this stack that contained all the colours of our challenge, and with a glittered embossed effect too. After my glitter fest/mess from last week, it saved me the job of clearing up!

I teamed this pretty paper with a new die cut from Tonic Studios, Daisy Circle. I kept some of the little flowers from the offcuts, coloured them with some pale rose ink, and glued them together to add to the label. I added some clear gems to the little flowers, and sponged some rose ink around the edge of the doily.

The beautifully vintage style sentiment is from Waltzingmouse Stamps, Vintage Garden - Seed Packet, stamped in Frayed Burlap ink.

The tan stitched ribbon is from my local craft shop Flutterby Crafts, as was the paper pad and doily die!

I would like to enter this into this week's Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge.

Do stop by the rest of the Design Team for some more inspiration:

Mona

Sue

                  Pauline - that's me!

Deborah

Thanks for stopping by,

Pauline

DYSU #94 - Vintage

Hi all today we have a new challenge of a vintage theme over at DYSU this week!

I have made a card using some Embossing powders from Stampendous, one of our generous sponsors for this week.

I stamped the beautiful Blackberries image from Serendipity Stamps and coloured with Promarkers,
I then cut with oval nesties and  and layered onto some patterned paper cut using scalloped oval nesties.

I then went over the image in Versamark Dazzle Champagne, and then sprinkled over the Aged Gold Embossing Powders from Stampendous and Heat set.

I did the same with the sentiment label, also from Serendipity Stamps, and set aside.

I then rubbed the Versamark pad on the edges of my patterned paper, and covered with the Aged Gold Embossing Powder and heat set, it has a wonderflu golden glow, and the patchy look really gives it a vintage feel. I then layered this onto some kraft card, and attached to a Naturals Vanilla card base.
I was going to add some ribbon, but I felt the golden glow from the embossing was enough!

Here are our generous sponsors for this week:

Stampendous! 

* Silver & Gold Embossing Powders

Digi Darla

*Winner's Choice of 5 Digis

My Heart Pieces

* Winner's Choice of 3 Digis

I would like to enter this into:
 I Love Promarkers Challenge - anything goes.
Crafty Mess - anything goes

Thanks for stopping by,

Pauline

Serendipity Stamps - Thanksgiving.

Hi all today is blog hop day with the Serendipity Stamps Design Team.

This week, Mary has asked us to make some thanksgiving items, a napkin ring, place card and a Thanksgiving invite.

I have use the love Quilted Pumpkin image coloured with Promarker, and layered onto some Naturals Vanilla cardstock, and some pretty patterned papers from wild Rose Studio.

I made the card shape using Nestabilities Labels 25. I added some natural Hemp Twine and some little green Candi dots from Creaftwork Cards to the bows.

I stamped in Frayed Burlap Distress ink the pumkin and cut out, layered onto some patterned paper, and added to a piece of Naturals Vanilla card rolled into a ring for the napkin.

Finally I made a little name card, with a partial stamp of the pumpkin across the middle of the patterned paper.

I would like to enter this into:

iLove Promarkers - Anything Goes

The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop - Autumn Colours

Do stop by the rest of the design Team:

Jeanne Jachna - A Kept Life

Helen Berry - Helen Berry Designs

Amy Cokley - So Amused
Sue Eldred - Sue's Creative Workshop

Jenny Gropp - One Krafty Kat

Miriam Napier - Miriam's Delirium  

Pauline Pollington - Craft Obsession - That's me!

Cathy Weber - Empty Nest Crafter

This week's offer at Serendipity Stamps is a 40% off coupon. Customers who enter the code 40FROMHIGH during checkout with receive 40% off their highest priced item. Good through Oct 24th. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Pauline

TRR # 39

Hi all, it's a new challenge over at the ribbon reel challenge Blog today, and this week we are asking for Shabby Neutrals.

I have made a card using some Melissa Frances papers, and Waltzingmouse Stamps, embellished with some yummy products from the Ribbon Reel Shop!

 

I have used a Naturals Ivory cardstock from Stampin' Up!, and layered some Melissa Frances Attic Treasures Paper onto some kraft card.

I stamped the Waltzingmouse label 25 in Memento Toffee Crunch ink onto some M.F. polka dot paper, and stamped the WMS sentiment from Say it with Style in Frayed Burlap ink. I added two Roses and Ivory Silk pearly hearts to the label, both from The Ribbon Reel.

I then ruffled some cream Silk ribbon, topped with Ivory Mini Pom Pom trim and Ivory Lace & Pearls trim, all from the Ribbon Reel.

Do stop by the rest of the D.T!

Thanks for stopping by,

Pauline

DYSU 93 - Anything with Wheels

Hi all, today I have a card for today's new challenge over at DYSU! This week, we want to see anything with wheels on your card or projects!

I have used this sweet little skater boy, called Skateboard Oli from Jellypark Designs.

I teamed him up with some Papermania papers, and some teal twine. He is coloured with Promarkers, and layered onto a blue Core'dinations mat.

I added two PTI Tiny Tags topped with a teal gem for a little sparkle.

Here are our generous sponsors for this week:

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps - 
http://sweetnsassystamps.com/

* $10 Gift Certificate

Jelly Park -
 http://www.jellypark.co.uk/

* Winner's Choice of 10 Digis

Pink Cat Studio -
 www.pinkcatstudio.com

* Winner's Choice of 5 Digis

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Cupcake Inspirations

Creative Inspirations

Craft Your Passions

 Do stop by the rest of the D.T to see some more fun creations!

Pauline

CR84FN64 Wk # 2

Good morning all, it's week two of our fresh colour challenge at CR84FN this week, where we would like to see your lovely creations of yellow, green and blue.

This week, I have chosen some beautiful Prima patterned paper to do the hard work for me! I then just chose some co-ordinating ribbon and lace, and a sentiment to match!

I have cut a piece of the D.P to size, and stitched together with some Bazzill Bling green cardstock.

I then cut two labels using PTI's Mat Stack One and Two dies, and stamped the sentiment from their matching Mat Stack Two stamps. I sponged around the edges of the layered label with some Blue Sky sponge ink, and added a couple of gems.

Inside, I added another panel of the pretty paper, with a label to write a greeting. This is a relatively flat card, a real departure for me!

Do stop by the rest of the CR84FN Design Team:

Mona

Sue

Heather

                  Pauline - that's me!

Deborah

Don't forget we are still having a D.T call, so stop by the blog for further details!

Thanks for looking,

Pauline

DYSU # 92 - Warm Colours


 Hi all, it's a brand new challenge over at DYSU today, and this week, we would like to see you using Warm Colours on your creations! With the definite onset of Autumn here (the trees are turning such beautiful colours!) it's a great time to get inspired by nature, or your favourite wooly scarf!

I have made a card for my brother-in-law, for my children to give to him. I have used a couple of Papertrey Ink stamp sets, Havest berries and Tiny Tags.

 

 

I stamped the ginkyo leaves in Dried Marigold distress ink, Memento Potter's Clay and Fired Brick distress inks, then added some shading with a paintbrush using Frayed Burlap Distress ink.

I then embossed a panel of Naturals card, using a woodgrain folder,  onto which I had rubbed a Versamark pad. After running through my cuttlebug, I sprinkled some Stampendous Aged Gold embossing powder to create this aged wood effect within the dry embossed area. It's so effective, and I will be using this technique again!

 

I then adhered the leaves to a smaller panel of card, distressed around the edges with Sahara Sand ink.

I then added a red stripy bow (from The Ribbon Reel) and added a tiny tag. I finished off with some red pearls.

Here are our sponsors this week:

The Stamping Boutique

* Winner's Choice of 3 Digis

Melonheadz Illustrating

*$15 Gift Certificate

Bugaboo Digi Stamps

* Winner's Choice of 7 Images

Do stop by the rest of the D.T, for some warming inspiration!

Thanks for stopping by,

Pauline