my Sympathy cards

Hi Everyone,

Well what a week, really busy at work and with not much time to craft at night, I have managed to make these cards - With my Uncle passing away on the 9th, these cards seemed to be the right ones to make.

 With this card, I used a blank card with a fancy border in white, I decided that at these sad times, it would be nice to make a fresh looking card, I had some of Anna Griffin 3D roses and little 3D flowers and with the help of The  My Craft Studio cds that I have, I looked through to find the tag. I used a wide cream ribbon to blend in with the flowers, did not want to have white as it would have just blended in with the white card. I then finished the card off with a very small clear gem as the eye of the dove on the tag. I was really pleased with the outcome of this card as I think everyone secretly likes flowers, and I know that my Uncle loved roses, so that is why I have put roses on this card.  Simply words inside the card finishes it off.

This blue card was a A4 sheet of white card folded in half, I used a 12X12 sheet of blue paper, from my "only special use stock"... I am sure we all have them, and then again printed off some images from My craft Studio cds, then matted the image onto some white card and then onto the blue base card, I used some tiny red rose buds bound in a lovely silk blue ribbon and used gel glue to keep it in place. Again I decided to use red instead of white roses as I did not want my cards to be morbid.

A close up of the cross and the rosebuds.

Well folks thats my bit for now, will be busy playing with my paints and fusion this weekend and also I have found a clouds stamp in a sale last weekend and really cant wait to play with it, but just have not had a minute.

Happy crafting everyone.

Debbie T

Vintage Back to School Challenge" win some blog Candy too.

Hi Everyone,

Vintage Heartfelt Designs have made some back to school projects and giving away blog candy which will be a goodie bag with a few different items you can use for scrapping, all you have to do is post a comment on each blog and become a follower at http://vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com  and also let us know which project you liked the best to be entered to win the blog candy. Please check out all the other DT projects as there are some amazing ones. Why don't you try making a back to school item.

Now for my project, I used a variety of items from my craft stash and most of the items were Jolly Nation, I knew that I they would come in handy one day!

I have had a problem with my internet connection, well it turned out to be a update of a virus protector that I had on my computer, so after days of scratching my head on how to solve it, I have uninstalled that programe and wella I have internet. Now have to catch up on all the blog news that I have missed out, and have some cards to add to my blog! so watch this space over the next few days.

Happy crafting everyone and enjoy the back to school projects.

Debbie T

Received some sad news

Hi Everyone,

I am sorry for not being so active on my blog lately, but have just started a new job, so getting home and rushing around, not had much time to do any crafting. I have also had some sad news, my Uncle who was 79 passed away on the night of the 9th Aug 11pm,  having lost his battle to bone cancer, so sad, he was such a jolly person and lived his live to the full. Unfortunately due to me having a new job I am unable to travel down to Southampton to be with my Aunt and my Cousin and her family. I know it is something that we all prepare ourselves for but when this actually happens it is a bit of a shock, yesterday I kinda went round in a bubble if that makes scene. I am thankful that my Father had the chance to see him when he was over in the UK on holiday in April (on the same day he had his stroke, which he is recovering well from) and was able to say his goodbyes then.

I will be back on my blog over the weekend  as I will need to make cards for all my Uncles family, and siblings  who live in the UK.

Anyway must dash as have to get myself off to work. Enjoy your day wherever you are and happy crafting.

Debbie xxxxx 

VINTAGE LADIES CELEBRATING AT THE BEACH

Hi Everyone,

Here is my card for the Vintage Beach theme. Please check out http://vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com/ for more lovely cards and other designers to check out.

Unfortunately I did not have any Vintage Ladies to put on my card so decided to go with a place where if I did have a vintage lady she would love to go. This beach scene has been highlighted with flowersoft and glitter to bring a 3D effect to the image, shells have been added giving a further 3D effect. I used brown corrugated card to back the image and a nice bright yellow for the background.

Thanks you for visiting my blog and hope you all have a crafty day!

Debbie T

Design Team Birthday Blog - 30 & 31 July

Hello Everyone 

This blog hop is different as you will be viewing many creations but not doing many hop stops.This is a Design Team blog hop with a line up of 8 Design Teams showcasing their creations. We are celebrating Jenn's birthday with other Designers. So if you stop by today to see what they are up to, I would encourage you to visit Vintage Heartfelt Design Blog to get all of the details on how to participate in the hop. Some of the design teams will be offering up blog candy, and if you’d like to be eligible for the grand prize, you must follow all the design team blogs and comment on all the posts.


So click here to start the blog hop http://vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com/

I have submitted cards for Vintage Heartfelt Designs http://vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com/
and creations by Gill M http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com/

 Vintage Heartfelt Design Blog,(I am a design team member) is first on the list and this is my card I submitted:

This birthday card I made using a image from the double sprinkles of kraft cd by polka Doodles and coloured in with promarkers . I embossed purple card for the corners and strip down the side and used ribbon and flowers from my craft stash.

Creations by Gill M"  and the DT  team is called "CBGM DT" they are third on the list http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com/ and this is my card that I submitted :

This card was made using a 3D image from Crafters Companion which I built up, stamped with distress ink in green, Happy Birthday and also went round the edge of the card in green picking up the embossing. I used liquid white pearl round the image to blend it onto the white card. A  cream seam binding ribbon bow and a few clear gems on the corners and on the middle of the bow to finish it off. I wanted to make something "less fussy" but with some detail, and a touch of glitter on the roses!

Thanks for stopping by and please check out the other blogs as you might be lucky to win some craft candy!!

Debbie T

http://vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com/

No Card today

Hi Everyone,

Well I have been busy making cards for challenges and RAK's but am not able to put any on my blog until tomorrow. So I thought I would show you my latest picture of my two little doggies sitting next to the window.

Lulu belle, Sophie 

Sophie in a show pose!

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your weekend.

Debbie T

Vintage Christmas in July blog hop

Hello everyone and welcome to the Vintage Christmas in July blog hop. The list of participants below are here to celebrate Christmas in July with good friends. This hop is hosted by our Design Team. The theme of the hop is Vintage. If you were just looking at my blog and want to play along with our blog hopping fun, you can go to the beginning to Dee at
http://vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com/. There will be opportunities to win some blog candy and get some great ideas for your holiday cards. So sit back, and enjoy the hop!

If you would like to participate in the blog candy giveaway, which will be a goodie bag filled with different items you can use for scrapping. Please post a comment on each blog and become a follower. If you are already a follower please mention that in your comment. When you are finished the hop, you must come back to the beginning at http://vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com/ and let me know which project you liked the best to be entered to win the blog candy. Also to everyone that leaves a comment, please leave your name and email address so I can contact you if you are the winner. Thank you.


This is my card, I chose a Thomas Kinkade image with some Silent night papers, I used glitter and flowersoft white to cover the snowy areas to give it more dimension. Flowers, liquid pearls, ribbons and beads were used in the floral decorations. Happy Christmas greeting was from my craft stash from Kanban products in the UK.

Denise - http://vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com/

Jennifer Restivo- http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/

Nicolette Sheridanhttp://www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/
Tonya Wilson- http://creativeaddictiontopaper.blogspot.com/

Carol: Carlson http://cardstockscissorsandglue.blogspot.com/

Amy Courchaine http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/
Debbie Trevenen http://debbiescrafttime.blogspot.com/

Kari - http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com/

Jackie http://jackrabbitscrappin.blogspot.com/

Lori http://swandog-4scraps.blogspot.com/

Sylvia - http://www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com/
Pam Bray - http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/
Dee - http://vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com/

RAK July card received from Sabina

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to share with you the card that I received from Sabina who belongs to the RAK (random act of kindness) Club of Gill's from CreationsbyGillm.

Sabina this is such a cute card and just love it. I also love the handmade sticker on the back.

You have a great summer.

CBGM BLOG SKETCH CHALLENGE #12 - BEACH SCENE & DT CALL

Today sees the launch of a new challenge for CBGM - its challenge #12 Beach Scene sketch. Please go over to Creationbygilm.com and see the details for the challenge and the DT call.

http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com/2011/07/cbgm-blog-sketch-challenge-12-beach.html

This is my guest DT card for the Beach Scene sketch.

I used a Thomas Kinkade print and ordinary postal string, other craft stock from my stash.

Thank you to Gill for my guest position on her blog.

Debbie T

Great News! Vintage heartfelt design team call.

Hi Everyone,

I just had to share with you my good news.  I have been chosen to be a Design Team member for Vintage heartfelt Designs, how great it that!. A Big thank you to all involved, and also a big thank you to Gill from Creations by Gill M for all her support.

I am waiting for a avatar for my blog which is still to come. In the meantime please pop over and check out their blog. http://vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com/


Thanks for stopping by

Debbie T :)