Wendy Horrod - confessions of a Quickutz addict!

Petal Box Container

2012-02-13T08:26:00.004Z

Hi there, I have another quick project for you using the new CHA dies from Lifestyle Crafts. This time I am using the Petal Box container. It is so versatile and could be used to a whole manner of things.

On each petal I cut out a little heart and backed it with acetate. I then used the flower from the trat box die for decoration.

Dies will be available over the coming few months at Creating Everlasting Memories and Creating Memories in Time. Links to the right of my blog!

Dies used:
- Petal Container Die (DC0243)
- Treat Box Die (DC0268)
- Nesting Hearts (DC0257)

Birthday card - New Lifestyle Carfts CHA Releases

2012-02-09T08:33:00.001Z

Today I have made a simple birthday card using some of the new dies for the Lifestyle Crafts CHA Release.

All of the new border dies in the release are absolutely stunning and today I am using one of the borders from the Brocade set.It is so elegant and chic. I also used the flower (again!) from the Treat Box Die :-). The white base of the card was pearlised white card that I put through a crimper.

I don't know if you can remember back far enough to the Quickutz Icing Rub ons. Well I brought a ton of those things when they were first released and I still have loads leftover. Anyway, I used the 'Happy Birthday' rub on from the starter set. I really wish that they would bring these icing rub ons back.

Dies will be available in the coming few months from Creating everlasting Memories / Creating Memories in time. Links to the right of my blog!

Dies used:
- Treat Box (DC0268)
- Brocade Border (DC0273)
- Nesting Scallops (L-CC-005)
- Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)

Wedding Favour Box

2012-02-08T08:35:00.004Z

I made a little wedding favour box using the treat box die from the new CHA Lifestyle Crafts Release.

This little box is adorable and I just love the flower that comes with it. It looks so pretty when it's layered up.
I used the Weave Border die for the top and the bottom of the box which was wrapped all the way around the box. The label was the Inverted Circles die. The alphabet is Wildflower.

Dies become available over the coming two months. You will be able to buy them from Creating Everlasting Memories and Creating memories in Time. Links to the right od my blog!

Dies used
- Treat Box (DC0268)
- Weave Border (DA0274)
- Nesting Inverted circles (DA0276)
- Wildflower Gift Set

More from CHA - Butterfly Card

2012-02-07T08:20:00.003Z

Today I have been using the Lifestyle Crafts square punchies die from the new CHA release.

I have to say I was a little naughty as I cut the die in half. However, I got a brilliant effect as when cut in half, the die was the right size for my card. Having used the square punchies, I put a sheet of acetate on the back of the card so that my butterflies could rest on it.

I also used the Whimsy Border die to outline the design.

Dies will be available over the coming few months from Creating Memories in Time and Creating Everlasting Memories. Links to the right of my blog!

Dies used:
- Square Punchies (DC0237)
- Nesting Butterflies (DC0284)
- Whimsy Border (DC0251)

CHA Contd... A baby card

2012-02-05T21:04:00.001Z

I was commissioned to make a baby card, which I love making. What better way to show off some of the new Lifestyle Crafts CHA dies. I just love, love, love the flower, it is so cute. Its from the Teat Box Die Set (DC0268). I also used the Nesting Inverted Circles and Ovals which I am going to be using quite a lot. They are very interesting dies indeed.

I'm going to post another picture tomorrow as the pictures never come out very well at night.

Dies available soon from Creating Memories in Time, Creating Everlasting Memories. Links to the right of my blog!

Dies used:
- Treat Box Die (DC0268)
- Nesting Inverted Circles (DC0276)
- Nesting Inverted Ovals (DC0277)
- Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)
- Wildflower Alphabet

More from CHA

2012-02-05T17:07:00.004Z

I have another batch of projects using some of the new Lifestyle Crafts CHA Release. I just love all the dies and in this post I have used some of the beautiful border dies available.

The dies will be available over the next few months at Creating Everlasting Memories and Creating Memories in Time. Links to the right of my blog!

St Patricks Day is not far away and it is also this months Challenge over at the CMIT blog. I made this card using the new Nesting Clover die.

- Nesting Clover (DC0262)
- Garden Die Border (DC0275)
- Nesting Inverted Circles (DC0276)
- Nesting Inverted Ovals (DC0277)
- Nesting Eyelet Hearts (DC0259)
- Nesting Hearts (DC0257)
- Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)

I love the Milk Carton Die. It is so easy to assemble and this would make a great 'favour' at a Birthday, Wedding or Christening. The Circles Border dies are so chic and really spice up any project.

- Milk Carton (DC0240)
- Nesting Inverted Ovals (DC0277)
- Circles Border Dies (DC0249)

I had such fun making these napkin rings. I used the Whimsy Border die as the main feature on the rings which were made using acetate. The butterfly antenna was made using the Brocade Border Die.
- Whimsy Border Die (DC0251)
- Brocade Border Die (DC0273)
- Nesting Butterflies (DC0284)

Love is still in the air at the moment so I can't help but make a card for this romantic time of year. I used the Dainty Doily Die to make the detail in the centre of the heart.

- Dainty Doily Die (DR0246)
- Nesting Eyelet Hearts (DC0259)
- Nesting Hearts (DC0257)
- Nesting Eyelet Squares (DC0156)

I really love the pinwheel die. There are so many possibilities for this die. Iused it as a bow on the present (which happens to be the new Disc Case Die).

- Pinwheel (DC0241)
- Whimsy Border Die (DC0251)
- Disk Case Die (DC0272)

CHA Lifestyle Crafts

2012-02-04T16:55:00.001Z

OMG, I am the luckiest girl ever. I have been sent an amazing package of new Lifestyle Crafts dies from the wonderful Teresa Etchey at CMIT.

I've got the chance to make some projects before the dies even go on sale, woo hoo!

The dies will be available over the next few months from Creating Memories in Time, Creating Everlasting Memories. Links on the right of my blog!

Here are a few projects, and believe me there will be a ton more.

I turned this glass into a candle holder. I have put white paper in the glass but this will be removed when I add the tea light candle.

Dies used:
- Garden Border Dies (DC0275)

A cute little bunny basket. Add some little easter eggs and you have a perfect gift for Easter

Dies used:
- Berry Container (DC0267)
- Garden Border Dies (DC0275)
- Bunny (DR0056)

I think yu can probably guess by now what my favourite dies is. I just love this flower border because it is so versatile.

- Garden Border Dies (DC0275)
- CLIP It Die Set (DG0240)

Another use for the garden border dies :-)
- Garden Border Dies (DC0275)
- Nesting Frames #9 (DC0287)
- Treat Box Die (DC0268)
- CLIP It Die Set (DG0240)

A Pretty little favour box for a wedding!
- Bag Die (DC0270)
- Nesting Eyelet Hearts (DC0259)
- Nesting Hearts (DC0257)
- CLIP It Die Set (DG0240)

It's a girl

2012-01-23T08:42:00.000Z

I made just a simple baby girl card today. I just love the little shape sets from Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz and you can bling them up for effect.

Enjoy,

Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz products used:
- Nesting Eyelet Squares (DC0
- Flourish (Rev-0024)
- Baby Girl Shapes (Shape-08)
- Baby Boy Shapes (Shape-09)

Dies available from Creating Everlasting Memories / Creating Memories in Time. Links to the right of my blog!

Two Hearts

2012-01-23T08:37:00.000Z

I have made a little wedding card today, using the Sweetheart Release from Lifestyle Crafts.

I used the Nesting Eyelet Hearts (DC0259) and Nesting Hearts (DC0257)

I embossed the hearts and the centre border on the card using Budding Vine Embossing Folder from The Glitter Pot.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz products used:
- Nesting Eyelet Hearts (DC0259)
- Nesting Hearts (DC0257)
- Wildflower Alphabet

All dies available from Creating Everlasting Memories / Creating Memories in Time. Link to the right of my blog!

Handmade with love....cookies

2012-01-21T18:18:00.000Z

As you can probably guess my Valentines theme this year is pink and brown. :-)

I made this card using the Sweeheart Release from Lifestyle Crafts. I just love the pretty little apron! I made a tray of iced cookies as well by using the same hearts that were used on the apron. I layered brown card three times and then a smaller heart was used for the pink icing. I finished them off with a little glitter glue.

Enjoy,

Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz Products used:

- Baking (DR0236)
- Nested Eyelet Squares (DC0156)
- Clip It Gift Set (DG0240)

Products available from Creating Memories in Time / Creating Everlasting Memories. Links to the right of my blog!

Wedding Sweetheart

2012-01-15T18:46:00.002Z

Another card from the Sweetheart Release. On this card I have used the apron from the Baking Die (DR0236) to makethe wedding dress. I was really pleased with how it turned out.

The roses were made using the scalloped circles die. A spiral was cut into the circle and then the flower was wound up.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz Dies used:
- Baking (DR0236)
- Nesting Lace Rectangles (DC0164)
- Nesting Rectangles (L-CC-006)
- "Clip IT" Kit (DG0240)

Dies available from Creating Memories in Time / Creating Everlasting Memories. Links to the right of my blog!

So Sweet

2012-01-15T16:44:00.000Z

I am just loving the New Sweetheart Release from Lifestyle Crafts, the dies are adorable.

I've put a little card together using the new 'Baked Goods' die and some of my favourite other dies.

If your wondering, the cream ribbon along the centre of the card was made using the "Edge IT's" kit from Lifestyle Crafts. I cut a border along the edge of the card, turned the die around and cut the other side so you get a mirror image effect.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz Dies used:
- Baked Good (DR0
- "Edge IT" Kit (DG241)
- Nesting Scallops (L-CC-005)
- Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)
- Heart Photo Corners (DD0029)
- Dragonfly 4 X 8 Aphabet

Products available from Creating Everlasting Memories / Creating Memories in Time. Links to the right of my blog.

Fairy Door Hanger

2012-01-09T18:59:00.001Z

I was making a few fairies yesterday as I plan to do a few projects with them. The first one I have made is a door hanger for my niece. I mounted the fairy on the Rosette Die (DCO222). I then used the Nesting Eyelet Rectangle (DC0164) for the name plate.

Enjoy,

Wendy

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz Dies used:
- Rosette Die (DCO222)
- Nesting Eyelet Rectangles (DC0164)
- Nesting Rectangles (L-CC-006)
- Tiki 4 X 8 Alphabet (DA0152)
- Pineapple (DD0136) - for the hair
- Pilgrim Boy (KS-0771)
- Paper Doll Body (4PK-0006)
- Butterfly (KS-0920)
- "Clip It" Die Set (DG0240)
- Fairytale (Rev-0263-D)
- Flower (Rev-0175) - for the skirt

Dies available from Creating Everlasting Memories / Creating Memories in Time. Links to the right of my blog!

Fairy Birthday

2012-01-07T17:00:00.001Z

I made a birthday card today using one of my fairy designs. I love making these faries and making their dresses out of different dies. I used the Flower Die (Rev-0175).

First I cut an apperture in the card using the Nesting Frames dies (DC0178) and put acetate behind it. I then layered over the my cut out designs.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz Products used:
- Nesting frames (DC0178)
- Nesting Scalloped Circles (L-005)
- Flower (Rev-0175)
- Mushrooms (Rev-0188)
- Pilgrim Girl (KS-0770)
- Paper Doll Body (4PK-0006)
- Butterfly (KS-0920)
- "Clip It" Die Set (DG0240)
- Fairytale (Rev-0263-D)

Products available from Creating Everlasting Memories / Creating Memories in Time. Links to the right of my blog!

Valentines Goodie Box

2012-01-04T20:02:00.001Z

I am really into red and white at the moment so it's perfect for Valentine's Day. I used the Bakery Box from the Black Friday Release and dressed it up with a beautiful flower.

I embossed the front of the box and the flowers for effect. This would also make a great favour box at a wedding!!

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz Products used:
- Bakery Box (DC0224)
- Nesting Bloom (DC0167)
- "Clip IT" Die Set (DG0240)

Products available from Creating Memories in Time / Creating Everlasting Memories. See links to the right of my blog.

Simple Valentines Card

2012-01-04T18:00:00.001Z

I've taken a little break from my calendar making as I realised that Valentine's is not too far off.

I created this simple design using some of my favourite nesting dies and the new "Clip IT" Kit from Lifestyle Crafts.

Enjoy,

Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz Products used:
- Nesting Scalloped Circles (L-005)
- Nesting Circles (L-001)
- Nesting Hearts (DC0042)
- "Clip IT" Kit (DG0240)

All products available from Creating Everlasting Memories / Creating Memories in Time. See links to the right of my blog!

CMIT January Challenge - getting there

2012-01-01T16:13:00.000Z

I've started to put my calendar together today and I'm really pleased with how it looks!!!

I also made another few pages today, so only 4 pages to go. Here you go!!

May - Quickutz / Lifestyle Crafts Products used:

- Santas Workshop shape set

- Nesting Scalloped Rectangles (DC0163)

- Nesting Frames #7 (DC0180)

- "Clip IT" Die det (DG0240)

- Recipie Die Set (Shape-057-15)

- Spa Doll Die (Rev-0298)

- Tiki 4x8 Alphabet

November - Quickutz / Lifestyle Crafts Products used:

- Heritage Die Set (Shape-056-10)

- Nesting Scalloped Rectangles (DC0163)

- Nesting Frames #7 (DC0180)

- Nesting Circles (L-001)

- Nesting Scalloped Circles (L-005)

- Broom (RS-0578)

- Western Outfits (Rev-0262-D)

Products available from Creating Memories in Time / Creating Everlasting Memories. See links to the right of my blog!

CMIT January Challenge - July Page!!

2011-12-31T18:12:00.001Z

Another calendar page today and as it was so drab outside I thought I'd cheer things up with a summer theme.

July - Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz Products used:
- Cloud Border (Bdr-032)
- Nesting Circles (L-001)
- Palm Tree Frame (DR0139)
- BBQ (KS-0553)
- "Clip IT" Kit (DG0240)
- Lemon Drop Alphabet (DA0235)

Products available from Creating Everlasting Memories / Creating Memories in Time. See links to the right of my blog!

Just because

2011-12-30T19:42:00.001Z

I made this quick little card to give to my husband to tell him how gorgeous and lovely he is. I know it's not Valentines's but hey, it doesn't matter!!

I used two of the new "IT Kits" from Lifestyle Crafts. I just love the hearts and mounted on red card it really adds to the effect.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz products used:
- "Tag IT" Kit (DG0239)
- "Clip IT" Kit (DG0240)
- Nesting Eyelet Circle squares (DC0156)

Products available from Creating Memories in Time / Creating Everlasting Memories. See links to the right of my blog.

CMIT Challenge January 12 - one page today

2011-12-30T18:51:00.000Z

I've been out all day having massages / lunch and retail therapy so I only had time to make one page today. I have chosen to do April next and have an Easter theme.

April - Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz products used:
- Peek a Boo Bunny (KS-0412)
- Nesting Circles (L-001)
- Nesting Scalloped Squares (4-037)
- "Clip It" Die Set (DG0240)
- Tiki 4x8 Alphabet

Products available from Creating Everlasting Memories / Creating Memories in Time. See links to the right of my blog!

CMIT January Challenge - Next 2 pages

2011-12-29T18:25:00.003Z

Here are my next 2 pages for my 2012 calendar. I decided not to do them in order as I couldn't wait to do Halloween and Christmas. Hopefully 2 new pages tomorrow!!

December - Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz products used:

- Gingerbread House (DC0214)

- Sign (RS-0265)

October - Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz products used:

- Nesting Circles (L-001)
- Recipie Die Set (Shape-057-15)
- Sunset (DC0145)
- Nesting Rounded Tags (Tags-02)
- "Clip It" Die set (DG0240)
- Weather Shapes (Shape-06)
- Haunted 4 x 8 alphabet

All dies available from Creating Memories in Time / Creating Everlasting Memories. Links on the right hand side of my blog.

CMIT Designer challenge Jan 12 - Happy New Year

2011-12-27T19:20:00.002Z

New Year is fast approaching and I have started my CMIT Challenge for Jan 12. I thought it would be great to have my own desk calendar, so I have started January and February. I intend to post at least 2 months each day this week until the calendar is complete.

You can enter the contest by following this link CMIT January Blog contest

January - Quickutz / Lifestyle Crafts products used:
- Nesting Scalloped Triangles (DC0163)
- Paper Doll (4PK0006)
- Paper Doll Winter Clothes (4PK0002)
- Paper Doll Hair (4PK0004)
- Winter Shapes (CC-SHAPE-15)
- Handmade Alphabet (DA0081)

Febuary - Quickutz / Lifestyle Crafts products used:
- Nesting Scalloped Triangles (DC0163)
- Nesting Rounded Squares (L-002)
- "Clip It" Die Kit (DG0240)
- Recipie Shape Set (Shape-057-15)
- Dragonfly 4X8 alphabet

All products available from Creating Everlasting Memories / Creating Memories in Time. See links to the right of my blog.

Christmas All Wrapped Up

2011-12-23T18:26:00.001Z

With only 2 days to go I thought I'd finish my wrapping. I used some of my favourite Lifestyle Crafts Dies to help me with the task. As you can see I have continued with the white theme with a splash of colour.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz Dies used:
- Pizza Box (DC0024)
- Nesting Scalloped Circles (L-CC-005)
- Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)
- Paper Bag (DC0097)
- Snowflakes (DC0020)
- Sugarplum Die Set
- Sugarplum Spine Set (Shape-061-3)

Dies available from Creating Everlasting Memories and Creating Memories in Time. Links to the right of my blog!!

Little Christmas Money Bags

2011-12-22T17:17:00.000Z

Only 3 days to go now and if your relatives are like some of mine, they never know what they want so I end up sending them money.

Instead of putting the money in the card, I have cut out and decorated these little boxes so it looks more like a gift. The box is from the Lifestyle Crafts Black Friday Release and is so versatile!! I have also made tags using the 'Tag It' Gift Set and used the pop out stars in the same set.

Enjoy, Wendy!

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz products used:
- Bakery Box (DC0224)
- Nesting Eyelet Circles (DC0153))
- Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)
- Snow Globe for the tree (DR0011)
- 'Tag It' Gift Set (DG0239)

Products available from from Creating Everlasting Memories and Creating Memories in Time. Links to the right on my blog!!

Last miniute Christmas cards

2011-12-21T19:28:00.000Z

I haven't had much time to make Christmas cards this year, so I have made some quick last minute cards to send to our neighbours.

I always keep the design simple so that I can replicate the card as many times as I need. However, a change of colour on the card makes it a little more exciting.

Enjoy, Wendy!

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz products used:
- Nesting Scalloped Rectangles (DC0163)
- Nesting Rectangles (L-CC-006)
- Nesting Baubles (049-4)
- Christmas Shapes (CC-SHAPE-15)

Products available from Creating Everlasting Memories and Creating Memories in Time. Links on the right hand side of my blog.

Family Christmas Cards

2011-12-17T18:06:00.003Z

I haven't had much time for card making recently but I always make my family Christmas cards.

I love using silver and white as a theme as it's so simple and clean.

I made cards for adults and slightly different cards for my nieces.

Here are a list of the items I used to create the cards:

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz
- Ovals nesting dies (L-CC-004)
- Fairy Tale 4x4 Die (Rev-0263-D)
- Butterfly (KS-0920)
- Doll Hair (Rev-0277-D)
- Doll Body (4PK-0006)
- Doll Shoes (4PK-0005)
- Pilgrim Girl (KS-0770)
- Sketchbook 4X8 Alphabet

Sizzix Pennant Scallops (657571)
Cuttlebug Divine Swirls Embossing Folder

Most items available from Creating Everlasting Memories / Creating Memories in Time. See links to the right of my blog.

3D Advent Calendar

2011-11-01T12:22:00.001Z

Hi all, I've been away for a while but I'm coming back with some new Christmas projects. Here is my first:

Products used
Quickutz / Lifestyle Crafts
-Matchbox Die (L-CC-020)
-Nesting Frames #3 (DC0176)
-Chandelier 4 X 8 Alphabet

EK Success Circle Punch

Bazzill Bling in sparkle, infatuation, in the pink flatbroke and glass slipper
Silver Mirror Card

Using the Matchbox Die cut out 24 boxes in the desiredcolours and assemble. You should have 2 parts to each matchbox, the outercasing and the inside box.

With the inside box part of the matchbox, punch out asemi circle in the front so that the drawers are easy to open.

Cut out 24 of the 2^nd smallest nesting framesand attach to the front of the match boxes.

Cut out the numbers 1 to 24 in the silver mirror card andattach to the nesting frame on the front on the boxes.

Assemble the 24 outer casing of the matchboxes in theshape of a Christmas tree. I used very fine staples to do this but you can useglue or a very tacky tape.

Insert the inside boxes into each of the outer casingsand your advent tree is complete

Products available from:
Creating Memories in Time and Creating Everlasting Memories (see links to the right hand side of my blog).

Simple Birthday Card

2011-09-28T09:00:00.002+01:00

I'm back using the Lifestyle Crafts 'possibilities' dies. For the base card I used the nesting scalloped rectangle dies and for the silver mirri layer I used the nesting eyelet squares.

I used my favourite blossom die to make the main feature on the card. The alphabet was from the 'Hello, Goodbye' shape set which was part of the 'Fresh Start' release.

Enjoy,

Wendy X

Lifestyle crafts products used:
- Nesting Scallop Rectangles (DC0163)
- Nesting eyelet Squares (DC0156)
- Banners and Arrows (DC0046)
- Bloom (DC0074)
- Hello, Goodbye Shapes (DH0083)

Products available from Creating Everlasting Memories and Creating Memories in Time. Links on the right hand side of my blog!

Card for a baby boy

2011-09-23T08:33:00.002+01:00

I have been a little naughty not posting in a while. I've been gearing up for Christmas as from the end of October most of my posts will be on a Christmas theme :-).

Anyway, back to todays card. I was commissioned by a friend to make a baby boy card for her friend. I used the Nesting Lace Circle dies from Lifestyle Crafts for the base card (these dies are fab). I also got chance to use their bunny too. He has a very soft tummy, feet and ears!

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts products used:
- Nesting Lace circles (DC0155)
- Easter Bunny (DR0056)
- Nesting Frame Die 3 (DC0176)
- Tiki Alphabet (DA0152)

Products Available from Creating Memories in Time and Creating Everlasting Memories. Links on the right hand side of my blog!

Letterpressed Thank You Card

2011-09-04T16:13:00.000+01:00

I made a Letterpressed card a few weeks ago and had some of the design left over. I like to make full use of the ink and always print a few things extra than I need.

This card was made using the 'Damask' printing plate. The design was printed onto Letterpress card and one dry I could out the main part of the card using the new Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Lace Scalloped Squares. I then layered it onto a black scalloped square before mounting it onto the base card. The butterfly is the 3D shape club die.

To finish, I used the smae Letterpress set to stamp the 'Thank You' and then cut it out using a nesting ovals die

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts Products used:
- Letterpress Damask Printing Plate
- Letterpress Black and Red Inks
- Nesting Lace Squares (DC0158)
- Nesting Scalloped Squares (DC0157)
- Nesting Ovals (L-CC-004)
- 3D Butterfly (DP0104)

Products Available from Creating Everlasting Memories and Creating Memories in Time. Please see links to the right on my blog.

Birthday card and matching box

2011-09-04T08:28:00.000+01:00

I made this simple matching card and box for my mum for a friends birthday. I used some of the new Lifestyle Crafts possibilites dies to mae the card base. These dies are great as they can make the best shaped cards. I used the 'Bloom' dies as the main focal point on the card and box.

Enjoy,

Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts Products used:

Nesting Eyelet Square (DC0156)

Nesting Scallop Square (DC0157)

Banners and Arrows (DC0046)

Bloom (DC0074)

Box and Lid (L-CC-023)

Tiki 4 X 8 Alphabet

Products available from Creating Everlasting Memories and Creating Memories in Time. See links to the right of my blog.

New piece of Jewellry

2011-09-02T08:59:00.000+01:00

I just love the Lifestyle Crafts possibilities release and as I'm doing a little bit of jewellry making at the moment I made a little pendant using some of their new dies. I used the nested lace circles and one of the flowers.

I cut the shapes out in opaque sanded shrink plastic and shrunk down. I then used the Tattered Angels Glimmer Glaze to colour. These paints are truly amazing and leave such a nice finish. I stuck the flower to the pendant with Judlikins Diamond Glaze.

Enjoy,

Wendy X

Products used:

- Lifestyle Crafts Nested Lace Circles (DC0155)

- Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Bloom (DC0167)
- Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Blossoms (DC0165)

- Opaque Shrink Plastic

- Tattered Angels Waterfall and Icicle Glimmer Glaze

Products available from Creating Everlasting Memories and Creating Memories in Time. See links to the right of my blog.

Black and White girly card

2011-08-31T08:55:00.003+01:00

It's been a little while since I posted. I took a week off to celebrate becoming a qualified accountant. I'm really excited as there will be no more studying for me, just lots of crafting :-)

Here is a little card I made using the Lifestyle Crafts Letterpress System, a bit of shrink and my favourite flip flop die.

The base card is self explanatory as it made by using the Damask Letterpress plate with black ink. Once dried, I cut a circle into the card and layered a scallop around the edge.

The flip flops were cut out in black shrink plastic and then heat shrunk. I then added a little bling for effect.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Products used:
- Lifestyle Crafts Letterpress Damask Plate(005)
- Lifestyle Crafts Letterpress Black Ink
- Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Scallops (L-CC-005)
- Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)
- Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Frame 3 (DC0176)
- Dragonfly 4 X 8 alphabet

Products available from Creating Everlasting Memories and Creating Memories in Time. See links on the right hand side of my blog.

Felt Hair Ribbons

2011-08-21T19:47:00.004+01:00

OK, still playing with the new nesting dies from Lifestyle Crafts. I had some felt lying around the house and wanted to making something a bit different.

Each ribbon is made uisng the 3rd smallest flower in the set. You need 4 flowers for each ribbon. Basically, fold each flower in on itself so that you have a heart shape and secure this by sewing in place. Attach 4 together and then onto a plain ribbon and you have a beautiful little hair piece!!

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Flower DC0165 used.

Dies available from Creating Memories in Time and Creating Everlasting Memories. Links to the right on my blog.

CMIT Halloween Challenge

2011-08-20T18:47:00.004+01:00

Coming up in early September is our Halloween challenge for the CMIT blog.

I love Halloween, all the dressing up and fun and games. My project for the challenge is specifically designed to house 'treats'. The mini Take Out Container and Paper Bag dies are great for this.

My favourite part is the handle on the little box made from Lifestyle Crafts plastic sheets from their Media Range. I also took advantage of the new 'nesting dies' to help me decorate the items. If you are wondering the little box has the word 'BOO!' round it.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts Products used:
- Paper Bag (DC0097)
- Take Out Container (DC0048)
- Nesting Lace Rectangles (DC0164)
- Nesting Scallop Rectangles (DC0163)
- Halloween 4x8 Alphabet
- Adhesive Sheets (L-MEDIA-005)
- Plastic Sheets (L-MEDIA-002)

Products available from Creating Everlasting Memories and Creating Memories in Time. See links on the right hand side of my blog.

Nesting Dies

2011-08-18T19:52:00.006+01:00

I just love all dies that are nesting so it's no wonder that the new Lifestyle Crafts release is on my agenda.

This card is made using the new Nesting Lace Rectangles and the Nesting Scalloped Rectangles. I also used my favourite nesting circles and scalloped circles.

I used vellum on this card and Lifestyle Crafts have a fantastic double sided adhesive which is great when working with vellum. I attahced the vellum to te card before cutting out the circle as it would have been a nightmare lining up the holes.

Just a simple little card to send as a birthday wish or a thank you

Enjoy, Wendy X

Products used:
- Nesting Lace Rectangles (DC0164)
- Nesting Scalloped Rectangles (DC0163)
- Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)
- Nesting Scallops (L-CC-005)
- Butterfly (KS-0919)
- Lifestyle Crafts adhesive sheets (L-MEDIA-005)
- Teresa Collins 'Jaimie's Gems' (BL1909)

Products available from the stores on the right of my blog.

Sweet and Spicy

2011-08-16T08:29:00.002+01:00

I had some really lovely products arrive on my desk yesterday and the 'Sweet and Spicy'shape dies was one of the items. I've wanted this set for ages as it has the most amazing die in it. Here is what I made.

I know it's a Christmas item but there are only approx 131 days to go and I need to be prepared this year. It's a little wreath. I cut out 4 of the shapes and stuck 2 lots of 2 of them together. I then put them either side on an acetate circle. I intend to thread some ribbon through to make it a hanging ornament.

To finish, I added some gems and a little bow.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts products used:
- Sweet and Spicy Die Set (DH0084)
- Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)
- Baby Girl Shapes (Shape-08)

Prodcuts available from Creating Memories in Time and Creating Everlasting Memories. Links on the right hand side of my blog.

Coming Soon only to CMIT and CEM

2011-08-14T08:26:00.002+01:00

Oh my goodness, who remembers these babies from the 2009 Christmas Release. You will only be able to get them from the stores to the right on my blog. I am very excited as they sold out in no time on their first outing!!! Woo hoo is all I can say!

Paper Bag - Gift Bag

2011-08-08T19:42:00.004+01:00

Good evening crafters - I am so glad that Monday is over. I love my job but Monday's are a long day.

I've made quite a bit of jewellery lately so I made a gift bag today so I could send my jewellery as a present. I've used the Lifestyle Crafts 'paper Bag' die as it makes a beautiful gift bag.

I cut out the bag and then cut 3 circles into it, then outlined them with scallops. Basically, take a scalloped circle die, cut it out and then use the same circle you used to make the holes in the bag to make a hole in the middle of the scallop. I used acetate behind the holes so that I could adhere flowers to the bag.

I then layered uo some pretty flowers and left a spare place for an initial.

Hope you enjoyed this little project

Wendy X

Lifestylfe Crafts products used:
- Paper Bag die (DC0097)
- Nesting Scallops (L-CC-005)
- Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)
- Bloom (DC0074)

Products available from Creating Everlasting Memories and Creating Memories in Time stores. Links to the right of my blog!

Pizza gift box and 3D flower

2011-08-07T18:28:00.004+01:00

Busy weekend, and not enough time for crafting!! However, I did make this little gift box today using the 'Pizza Box die' from Lifestyle Crafts and scalloped circles.

The pizza box needs no instruction, but I saw this flower design on line somewhere and I adapted it to my style. The flower is basically made out of 8 scalloped circles folded into quarters and stuck to a full scalloped circles. Once placed on top of each other and secured with a gem, they fan out beautifully and you had a lovely 3D effect. I used vellum as it made it more sturdy.

There's a great excuse to buy these dies as they are currently on sale at the stores mentioned below.

Enjoy,

Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts Products Used:
- Pizza Box (DC0024)
- Nesting Scallops (L-CC-005)
- Tropical Flourish (DC0147)
- Bottle Cap Inc 1/2" crystal Gems (59044)

All products are available from Creating Memories in Time and Creating Everlasting Memories stores. Links to the right hand side of my blog.

Back to school

2011-08-01T19:42:00.006+01:00

My little baby niece Chloe starts school in September and I thought I'd make this little alphabet picture to help her with her ABC's.

I truly cannot list all the dies I used by I did want to showcase the 'Blue Sky' alphabet from Lifestyle Crafts. It's a lovely size and has a shadow too. I have had a wicked idea to use this font but you'll have to wait as it may take some time to complete.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Products available from Creating Memories in Time and Creating Everlasting Memories. Click on links on my blog page!

More shrink jewellry

2011-07-31T08:24:00.003+01:00

I am still loving my shrink and there is a program running over at CMIT that I am heading up.

So here's my latest design and the instructions:

-Cut out 12 large circles measuring 3 ¼”, 6 in black and 6 in white

-From the middle of the circles cut a hole measuring 2” in each of the large circles. You will be left with a ring.

-In each ring on either side punch a small hole measuring 1/8” then shrink all rings per manufacturer’s instructions.

-Punch out the 3rd largest heart in the nesting hearts set. Punch 2 holes at the top of the hearts for the jump rings to thread through. Shrink down and immediately press the Letterpress Printing Plate into the shrink before it cools.

-Punch out the smallest blossom in the set in red and shrink down. Attach to the heart with super glue.

-Attach all rings together with the ‘jump rings’ and then to the chain.

Products used:
-Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)
-Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz Hearts (DC0042)
-Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz Blossoms (DC0073)
-Lifestyle Crafts Letterpress Baby Printing Plate (006)
-12 “ chain
-Jump Rings 5mm & 7mm

Products available from:
Creating Everlasting Memories
Creating Memories in Time

Heart necklace made with dies and shrink

2011-07-30T11:34:00.003+01:00

I love trying to find many ways of using my dies and you may have noticed that shrink plastic is one of my favourite methods currently.

I cut a heart in shrink plastic and then spritzed it with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist before shrinking down. I then used Judikins Diamond Glaze to give the heart a
3D effect. I used some pretty pearls to finish.

Enjoy,

Wendy X

Products used:
-Lifestyle crafts Nesting Hearts (DC0042)
-Bottle Cap Inc. Antiqued Silver Necklace chain (NCHAS2.75)
-Bottle Cap Inc. 8mm Antiqued Silver Jump rings (JRANTSIL)
-Sanded Shrink Plastic
-Tattered Angels Chocolate Cherries Glimmer Mist
-Judikins Diamond Glaze
-Flat backed pearls

Produts available from:
Creating Everlasting Memories
Creating Memories in Time

Baby Girl Card

2011-07-24T17:45:00.005+01:00

OK, I haven't gone baby mad this week. It's just that a lovely couple my husband and I know had a little baby girl this week and I had to make a card.

This card is very straight forward to make. Firstly I layered the pink paper onto the card and then cut a circe through the card. I then used a scalloped circle to edge it.

The baby was made using my favourite dog die and her dress was made from a bell.
Lastly a little flower and my new favourite font (Handmade) to finish the card.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifetyle Crafts / Quickutz products used:
- Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)
- Nesting Scallops (L-CC-005)
- Flower (Rev-0316)
- Bell (KS-0777)
- Pilgrim Girl (KS-0770)
- Dog (KS-0529)
- Handmade Alphabet (DA0081)

Products available from:
Creating Everlasting Memories
Creating Memories in Time

Baby Girl Card

2011-07-23T09:07:00.003+01:00

I made a baby boy card this week, so as a typical Libran, I had to balance the scales and make a baby girl card.

I love using the little dog die for my babies as they are so cute. I used the Lifestyle Crafts Carousel font so you could see how scrummy this alpha is.

Here's to a lovely sunny Weekend.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz products used:
- Nesting Scallops (L-CC-005)
- Carousel Alphabet (DA0080)
- Dog (KS-0529)
- Pilgrim Girl (KS-0770)

Products available from:
Creating Everlasting Memories
Creating Memories in Time

Blog Candy

2011-07-20T18:08:00.004+01:00

Hi all,
As a thank you for the support on my blog I am giving away a little blog candy in the form of a Letterpress Printing Plate. The items I'm giving away is here

All you need to do is leave a comment on this post, put a link to this post on your blog and become a follower if you're not already. Closes 29.07.11

Wendy X

Baby Boy Card

2011-07-19T20:47:00.002+01:00

As you know I love making baby cards and I was more than happy to make this card for my lovely friend Trish who made me the amazing gluten free muffins.

This card is very simple and relatively quick to make. The background was made by taking a cloud die and chalking around it.

The washing line was made with the trunk of the palm tree from the 'Tropical Splash' release. The clothes were from an older 2X2 set, which are still available.

Enjoy

Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz products used:
- Baby (KS-0669)
- Doll Shoes (4Pk-0005)
- Doll Outfits (4Pk-0001)
- Button Tab (RS-0672)
- Sunset (DC0145)
- Cloud Border (CC-BDR-032)
- Paper Doll 4 X 8 alphabet

Products Available from:
Creating Everlasting Memories
Creating memories in Time

Overwhelmed - chocolate orange muffins!!!

2011-07-18T11:16:00.001+01:00

The lovely Trish Vetch whom I work with made me Gluten Free chocolate orange muffins today. I am very spoilt!!!

I wish you could smell them

Wendy X

Designer drinks brollies

2011-07-17T18:03:00.003+01:00

Oh how I am enjoying the new Lifestyle Crafts release. Today it is the turn of the brollies (umbrella's).

I thought they would make a classy accompaniment to any summer BBQ and what fun to be able to personalise them for your theme.

I just used one of the flowers from the 'Fresh Start' release to decorate them but the ideas are endless.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz products used:
- Drink Umbrellas (DC0149)
- Blossom (DC0073)

Products Available from:
Creating Everlasting Memories
Creating Memories in Time

Letterpressed Thanks!

2011-07-16T19:24:00.003+01:00

I have really started to begin to nail the Letterpress System from Lifestyle Crafts. I really love the large plates that come in the sets.

Today I have used the tile Letterpress Plate and the Hot Pink ink. Always make sure you have enough ink applied to the plate, but not too much that it smudges. You will get perfect results everytime. This coupled with my most favourite font at the moment(Handmade) makes for a pretty little thank you card.

I also wanted to dedicate this card to the lovely Teresa over at CMIT. Since joining the design team in February, I have had such a ball and long may it continue. I just wanted to thank her for believing in me and giving such a huge opportunity.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz products used:
- Letterpress Tile Printing Plates (001)
- Letterpress Hot Pink ink
- Quickutz Flower (Rev-0174)

Products available from:
Creating Everlasting Memories
Creating Memories in Time
- Lifestyle Crafts Handmade Alphabet

More Tropical Splash and gorgeous fonts

2011-07-14T20:17:00.003+01:00

I still have many projects to make with the new Lifestyle Crafts Tropical Splash Release.

The project today is an anniversary card using the Tropical Flourish and 2 gorgeous fonts (Handmade and Whirlpool).

Enjoy,

Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz products used:
- Tropical Flourish (DC0147)
- Whirlpool Alphabet (DA0082)
- Handmade Alphabet (DA0081)
- Butterfly (KS-0919)

Dies Available from:
Creating Everlasting Memories
Creating Memories in Time

Birthday Boy

2011-07-13T20:33:00.002+01:00

It's our little Godson Josh's Birthday this weekend, so I couldn't wait to make a card.

This card mas made using the Quickutz Cloud Border and Train. A simple idea but I hope he likes it.

Enjoy,

Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz Dies used:
- Cloud Border (CC-BDR-032)
- Rainbow (CC-SHAPE-2-022)
- Train (Rev-0132)
- Tiki Alphabet (DA0152)

Dies available from:
Creating Memories in Time
Creating Everlasting Memories

Funky Flip Flops

2011-07-11T19:45:00.002+01:00

OMG, I just love working for the CMIT Design Team. The lovely Teresa who owns the company managed to get one of my favourite old faithful dies, the flip flops. I know she will have them in store really soon too.

I basically cut out the flip flops in shrink plastic. I then stamped on them. I used a flower from the new Tropical Flourish die (DC0147) to create a stamp.

Make sure that you punch all holes before shrinking (these will be holes for the wire to feed through). Once the items have been shrunk down, feed seed beads on to wire and thread through. To finish, add jump rings to attach to a chain.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz products used:
- Flip Flop (Rev-0051)
- Tropical Flourish (DC0147)

Dies soon available from:
Creating Memories in Time
Creating Everlasting Memories

Hawaiian Lantern

2011-07-11T08:33:00.003+01:00

Another project from the Lifestyle Crafts Tropical Splash Release. this time I have used the Lantern and the beautiful plumeria flower. This would be a perfect addition to any summer party / barbeque!

Enjoy,

Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts products used:
- Lantern (DC0150)
- Plumeria (DR0143)
- Tiki Alphabet (DA0152)

Dies available soon from:
Creating Everlasting Memories
Creating Memories in Time

Decorated photo frame

2011-07-10T17:39:00.003+01:00

I am just loving the new Lifestyle Crafts 'Tropical Splash' release. Today I used the 'Tropical Flurish to decorate this plain photo frame. I used vinyl for the flourish but you could use card.

I'll be posting other projects this week using this new release.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts Products used:
- Tropical Flourish (DC0147)
- Tiki Alphabet (DA0152)

Dies coming soon to:
Creating Everlasting Memories
Creating Memories in Time

Letterpressed!

2011-07-07T21:47:00.003+01:00

I really Like my Lifestyle Crafts Letterpress. It is so easy to use and the inks can be mixed to make so many colours.

A little baby card I made tonight.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz products used:
- Letterpress Starter Kit
- Letterpress "Petite" Printing Plate (006)
- Letterpress "Splendor" Printing Plate (007)
- Letterpress Hot Pink and White Inks

Products Available from:
Creating Everlasting Memories
Creating Memories in Time

Lifestyle Crafts Tropical Splash Release

2011-07-05T20:29:00.005+01:00

OMG I was so excited this morning when the whole of the Lifestyle Crafts Release arrived on my desk at work. These dies are all to cute for words and my favourite has to be the Tiki alphabet!.

To celebrate, I have made my first card using these dies. There will be more to follow

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts Dies used:
- Tiki Alphabet (DA0152)
- Sunset (DC0145)
- Coral (DD0137)
- Sand Castle (DR0142)
- BBQ (KS-0553)

Be sure to look out for these dies at:
Creating Memories in Time
Creating Everlasting Memories

Sneak Peak - coming soon to CMIT and CEM

2011-06-26T19:13:00.003+01:00

I have been working on the Creating Memories in Time Design Team (CMIT) since February this year and to say that I am having a ball would be an understatement.

As you know CHA is coming up soon and although I had a very kind offer to be flown out there, I am so busy doing my day job so unfortunately had to turn it down this time!!

Anyway, back to CHA. The CMIT Design Team have some very exciting projects coming up after CHA so you will not want to miss this. I can't say anything else at this time but I want to give you a sneak peak as to what's in store.

Also the eBay store has an amazing sale on at the moment and it is really not to be missed. There are dies on sale from £1.00 upwards. How cool is that!

Link to the store for the SALE

Sneak Peak

Pop up wedding card

2011-06-21T21:51:00.003+01:00

I haven't made a wedding card in a while so I thought I'd indulge myself tonight.

This card is very simple yet elegant and easy to make. I have used the Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Hearts and Nesting Scalloped Hearts.

To create the base card, fold a piece of card in half and use the nested scalloped heart to form your card.

With the other nesting heart, cut this out 3 times in red and attach to the front and the 2 inside pages of the card.

Punch out the cake and layer. This is attached to the base card with another strip of card folded evenly into three 2.5cm sections. Attach this to the top half of the inside card and it should stand on it's own.

Just some wording and additional hearts to finish and you are done.

Enjoy, hugs, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz Products used:
- Nesting scalloped hearts (DC0043)
- Nesting Hearts (DC0042)
- Wedding Cake (Rev-0202)
- Dragonfly 4 X 8 alphabet
- Khaki Mini Alphabet
- Hearts from Flirt Gift Set

Products Available from:
Creating Everlasting Memories
Creating Memories in Time

Stamping with your Quickutz dies

2011-06-20T20:45:00.001+01:00

I know the stamping with your dies technique was around a few year ago but I still love it.

I've been playing tonight with my Chick-A-Dee 4 X 8 alphabet. I basically cut it out in foam, inked it and then stamped onto shrink plastic. The design is very basic but I just wanted to share the effect you can get.

Wendy X

Girly Spa Day

2011-06-19T20:21:00.008+01:00

My sister is the big 40 this year and we are going to celebrate by having a spa day (it will probably end up being a spa weekend :-). I designed an invite for this ocassion.

I have used the paper doll spa doll outfit as the main part of the card. It is so cute and I just love the face mask. Reminds me of the time my sisters dog ate the cucumber off of my eyes whilst having a home facial, LOL!

I also used the Diesel Grand alphabet for the 'S' and Sketchbook for the remaining letters.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Quickutz / Lifestyle Crafts products used:
- Paper Doll (Rev-281)
- Spa Doll (Rev-0298)
- Photo Corners (Rev-0093)
- Nesting Ovals (Ovals-02)
- Diesel Grand Alphabet
- Sketchbook 4 X 8 alphabet

Products available from:
Creating Everlasting Memories
Creating Memories in Time

Hearts, Shrink Plastic and stamping

2011-06-18T18:05:00.007+01:00

I am just loving my shrink plastic, it's just one of those things that I forgot about for ages and then stumbled across it a few weeks ago.

This card is so simple and for all you Quickutz addicts out there that remember Quickutz, this is for you.

Basically, I cut out a large heart in opaque shrink. I then took one of many many flower dies, punched it out in foam and then stamped all over the heart. The heart was then heat shrunk and voila, One pretty patterned heart.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Quickutz / Lifestyle Crafts Products used:
- Nesting Scalloped Squares (4-037)
- Nesting Hearts (DC0042)
- Spray Flowers (DC0075)
- Nesting Ovals (Ovals-02)

Products Available from:
Creating Everlasting Memories
Creating Memories in Time

Happy 4th July

2011-06-18T16:42:00.003+01:00

As part of our Design Team challenges this month we were required to create a card for July 4th (American Independence Day) or My niece Chloe's birthday. This card would work for any little girl's birthday!!!

I have used the paper doll outfit with the paperdoll in this card and have just mounted her on some circles I cut using my Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles. A added a few final touches with the photo frame corners and Chick-a-Dee 4 X 8 alpha. Also no card fit for a celebration is finished until there is a truck load of bling on it!!!

Enjoy, Wendy X

Quickutz / Lifestyle Crafts products used:
- Nesting Circles (L-CC-005)
- Paper Doll (Rev-0070)
- Cheerleader Unifrom (Rev-0268)
- Photo Frames (Rev-0093)
- Chick-a-Dee 4 X 8 alphabet
- Dragonfly 4 X 8 alphabet for the number 4

Products Available from:
Creating Everlasting Memories
Creating Memories in Time

Tutorial for necklace

2011-06-18T09:41:00.008+01:00

I've been asked for a step by step tutorial for the necklace I made a few weeks ago, so here you go:

This necklace was designed using shrink plastic and some of my favourite Quickutz dies

Products used:
- Quickutz Flowers Die Set (6-017)
- Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)
- Shrink Plastic
- Organza Ribbon
- Jump rings

- Punch out 6 large flowers in the shrink plastic, 3 black and 3 white
- Punch 2 small holes at either side of the flowers
- Once the flowers have been punched out, cut 1.5” circles in the middle of them

- With the 1.5" circles that you cut out from the flowers, choose a smaller circle and punch out another hole in the middle so that effectively you have a ring. In total you need 6 white rings and 6 black.

- You will need to punch out a few more 1.5" circles as you won't have enough from the flowers.

- Shrink all items down and when cool assemble with the jump rings.

- To finish off, add some organza ribbon so that your necklace is the desired length.

Birthday card for 2 year old little girl

2011-06-17T17:09:00.003+01:00

It's my husband's cousins daughters birthday today so I made a card to celebrate her birthday.

The front of the card was shaped using the Quickutz cloud border die and I also cut a piece from this die for the cloud inside the card.

I used the Quickutz Castle for the background in the card. The fairy was made using the little paper doll dies and the dress was a mushroom!!!

Enjoy, Wendy!

Quickutz / Lifestyle Crafts products used:
- Cloud Border (Bdr-032)
- Castle (Rev-0113)
- Mushrooms (Rev-0188)
- Pilgrim Girl (KS-0770)
- Doll Body (4Pk-0006)
- Chick-a-Dee 4 X 8 alphabet
- Sketchbook 4 X 8 alphabet

Products available from:
Creating Everlasting Memories
Creating Memories in Time

Happy 50th Birthday Teresa!

2011-06-16T18:07:00.005+01:00

Dear bloggers I have made this project to celebrate Teresa Etchey's 50th birthday tomorrow (17th) over at Creating Everlasting Memories

Teresa is a very kind, considerate and generous person and I just wanted to send my love on her special day. If you're a fan of the store like I am, please drop by to wish her many happy returns.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Quickutz Lifestyle Crafts Products Used:
- Diesel Grand Alphabet
- Flowers - Spray (DC0075)
- Nesting Stars (5-020)

Products available at:
Creating Memories in Time
Creating Everlasting Memories

Shrink plastic bracelet

2011-06-12T15:41:00.003+01:00

I made a little necklace the other day using shrink plastic and thought, why not make a bracelet to go with it.

This was so easy to do. Basically you cut out all the shapes you need, shrink them down and fix everything together with jump rings. The silver chain is just something I picked up at that hobby craft store we don't like to admit we shop in but hey ho, they have what I need and it's fairly cheap too.

My favourite part of the bracelet is the butterflies. It is just a QK 2X2 die but a perfect size. I bent them slightly while the shrink was still warm for effect.

Products used:
- Quickutz Flowers Die Set (6-017)
- Quickutz Butterfly (KS-0919)
- Silver Chain
- Jump rings
- Black and white shrink plastic

Dies Available from:
Creating Everlasting Memories
Creating Memories in Time

Badges for my niece's birthday

2011-06-11T20:23:00.004+01:00

One of my nieces (Hannah) turns 7 next week (can't believe it). For her party today she, she had an afternoon of pampering with her best girlfriends (Auntie Wendy did the hair).

I also had to make the badges for her friends too. What an opportunity to get my fun dies out.

Quickutz / Lifestyle Crafts dies used:
- Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)
- Nesting Scallops (L-CC-005)
- Dragonfly 4 X 8 alphabet
- Flirt Gift Set (dies only)
- Pilgrim Girl (KS-0770)
- Doll Body (4PK-0006)

Products Available from:
Creating Everlasting Memories
Creating Memories in Time

A bit more shrink

2011-06-08T20:53:00.003+01:00

I am loving playing with the shrink plastic and I have some great projects coming up.

I just made a quick keyring tonight using some coloured shrink.

I cut and then shrunk the flowers, cricle and the nesting scalloped square. However with the square, I pressed an embossing folder in it just after heating.

Remember to cut a small hole in the square before shrinking so it can be added to the keyring.

Products used:
- Quickutz Nesting Scallop Squares (4-037)
- Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)
- Lifestyle Crafts Blossoms (DC0073)
- Embossing Folder

Products Available from either stores:
Creating Memories in Time
Creating Everlasting Memories

Black and white necklace - instructions

2011-06-03T08:05:00.004+01:00

I've been having a little me time in the evenings this week as i have been studying during the day.

This necklace I have made is so easy to make, her are the items I used:
- Quickutz Flowers Die Set (6-017)
- Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)
- Shrink Plastic
- Organza Ribbon
- Jump rings

Instructions
- Using the largest flower in the 'Flowers Die Set', cut out 6 flowers in black and white shrink plastic

- Cut a hole in the middle of each flower using the 1.5" circle die. Put the cut out circles to one side as you will need these later.

- On two opposite petals on the flowers punch a small hole. Remember the hole will shrink so it needs to be approx 3mm wide.

- With the 1.5" circles that you cut out from the flowers, choose a smaller circle and punch out another hole in the middle so that effectively you have a ring. In total you need 6 white rings and 6 black. You will need to punch out a few more 1.5" circles as you won't have enough from the flowers.

- Shrink all items down and when cool assemble with the jump rings.

- To finish off, add some organza ribbon so that your necklace is the desired length.

Dies Available From:
Creating Everlasting Memories

Stepped card for Dad

2011-06-02T08:26:00.003+01:00

I'm having a little time out this morning as my brain has been overloaded with information.

I have made this little card for Fathers Day. It's only a few weeks away so I thought I'd get started.

Instructions:
First take a piece of green card measuring 5.5" by 9". Score at the following intervals 2", 2", 1.5", 1.5" and 1". Fold at the score lines and you have the base of your card. Take a piece of A4 acetate and trim so that it measures 5.5" (same as the card). Fold the acetate in half and put to one side.

To make the scalloped edges, I used the card from the Special Delivery Gift Set. You will need to stick the from and top pieces to the outside of the card so put these to one side. However, on the middle step attach this first.

Cut out the animals and letters and attach to the card with glue.

Attach the acetate to the front and the back of the base with double sided tape. Hide the tape with the scalloped edges. Finally attach a piece of the scalloped card to the top of the card by folding it over and gluing in place.

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz Products used:
- Quickutz Special Delivery Gift Set (SGS-10)
- Rainbow 4X8 alphabet
- CK Handprint Shadow
- Lion (KS-0878)
- Giraffe (KS-0877)

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Long time no post!!!

2011-05-30T16:40:00.002+01:00

Hi guys,

I thought I should just post a note as to why I haven't posted in a while.

I have a big exam on 6th June and I am busy revising. It's my last exam ever so I have to pass.

Roll on the 7th June when I can get back to my cards

Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts $1000 giveaway

2011-05-06T16:55:00.004+01:00

OMG Lifestyle Crafts are giving away $1000 dollars worth of dies and supplies in aid of National Scrapbooking Day tomorrow. Be sure to log onto their blog and leave a comment for a chance to win this truly fabulous prize!!!

Link
Lifestyle crafts $1000 giveaway

Lifestyle Crafts Mini Pizza box

2011-05-04T16:55:00.002+01:00

Lifestyle Crafts are giving away a fabulous Mini Pizza Box die as part of National Scrapbooking Week.

I sooooo want this die!!!

Click on link below.
Pizza Box Giveaway

Christmas table place setting / favour

2011-05-02T19:56:00.006+01:00

It's such a long time until Christmas and I really love making Christmas cards / projects. I got this snowman just after Christmas last year so this is the first time I've got to use him.

Each layer excluding the hat and the scarf was layered 3 times to give the snowman some stability. I then cut out the take out box and assembled and attached to the snowman. This enabled him to stand up.

I then used the nesting scallops for the snowballs and added the name using the Banana Split alphabet.

You could put a little gift in the box for your guests. So you have a place setting and a favour in one!!

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts products used:
- Snowman Kit (DC0017)
- Take Out Box (DC0048)
- Nesting Scallops (L-CC-005)
- Banana Split 4 X 8 Alphabet

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Anniversary card for mum and dad

2011-05-01T20:06:00.004+01:00

It's my parents anniversary tomorrow (41 years) so I made a special card for them.

I've gone for a simple and elegant design with the word 'Love' as they are as much in love now as the day they met.

I used the Chocolate 4 X 8 alphabet for the letters. It is a yummy font indeed.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts products used:
- Nesting Rounded Squares (L-CC-002)
- Nesting Hearts (DC0042)
- Chocolate 4 X 8 alphabet

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Cute Baby Card

2011-04-29T17:25:00.004+01:00

After spending all morning and afternoon in front of the TV, I thought I'd get my creative juices flowing in my crafts room.

I didn't get chance to use the chick and Egg die at Easter, so I chose to use the Egg Shell part of the die on my card.

To make the card and the layers, I used the nesting rounded squre dies. The baby's head was made using the pilgrim girl die. The greeting is an old rub on I had lying around but this was attached to the nesting ovals die.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts products used:
- Nesting Round Squares (L-CC-002)
- Chick (REV-0184)
- Pilgrim Girl (KS-0770)

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A beautiful Day

2011-04-29T17:24:00.002+01:00

Well, what a wonderful day. A truly amazing Royal Wedding today and I've been glued to the TV since 7am. Congratulations William and Kate, what a truly Stunning Couple!!!

Pretty Pink Roses

2011-04-27T08:31:00.004+01:00

Roses seem to be the 'in thing' at the moment and there are a lot of dies out there to help you make them. However, I used the nesting scallops to make these little beauties as it gives them more of a rose like look.

All you need to do is cut out the scallop, cut a spiral into he scallop (see the Roses dies from Lifestyle Crafts to see how to do this). You then wind the spiral outside in quite tightly, then release the flower when you have wound it all the way in. There will be a little base for you to glue you rose to.

I then used the short fat leaf from the leaves die set to finish off my rose. You can fold or score the leaves to make them look more realistic. You need to cut out four of the leaves and glue them in a cross shape for your rose to sit on. You need another 2 leaves for each stem.

To make the stems, take some kebab skewers, cut them down the the size you like and then cover them in brown grossgrain ribbon. To attach them to the flowers, make a hole all the way through the rose and the leaves, glue the pointy end of the skewer and then post this up through the bottom of the rose.

I made a makeshift vase out of some acetate but you could use a small vase you already have.

Enjoy,Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts products used:
- Nesting Scallops (L-CC-005)
- Leaves (DC0077)

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New Home

2011-04-22T20:20:00.003+01:00

I just got the Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Rounded Squares and the Leaves and couldn't wait to do something with them.

I always love these nesting dies as they are fantastic for layering as the increments in size they come in perfect. I also made the base card with these dies.

I used an old favourirte die of my (the house) to make this great new home card. If you haven't spotted it, the tree in the background is from the leaves dies (DC0077).

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz dies used:
- Nesting Rounded Squares (L-CC-002)
- Leaves (DC0077)
- House (KS-0960)
- Dragonfly 4 X 8 alphabet

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Rich Chocolate Cake with no calories - Tutorial

2011-04-22T06:59:00.013+01:00

As promised, here is my full tutorial for the cake I made last week.

Supplies

- Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)
- Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Scallops (L-CC-005)
- Lifestyle Crafts Blossoms (DC0073)
- Bazzill Bling October cardstock
- Bazzill Bling Flat Broke cardstock
- Bazzill Bling Glass Slipper cardstock
- Sparkly gems

Step 1

Cut out in the Flat Broke Cardstock
- two 5” circles
- two 4” circles
- two 3” circles
- 3 strips in the following sizes, (12” x 2”) , ( 12” x 1 and 7/8”) and (12” x 1 and 6/8”)

Cut out in the October Cardstock
- Approx 25 of the smallest blossom
- One of the 2nd smallest blossom
- One of the 3rd smallest blossom

Cut out in the Glass Slipper cardstock
- One 5” scallop
- 2 pieces of 12” x 1cm strips

Step 2

- On each of the 3 12” card strips score 1cm down ach side
- Stick double sided tape on both edges of each of the 3 strips (it is important to do this before you start fringing the cardstock
- Trim at small intervals on each edge of all 3 strips so you have a ‘fringed’ look

Step 3

- Start to attach the strips to each of the circles by bending the card round to fit. The widest width strip will be for the largest circle etc etc.

Step 4

- Once you have attached the card strips to the bottom circle, the top circle will fit on nicely

Step 5

- Once all 3 layers of the cake have been put together attach them on top of each other with glue and then attach to the scallop.
- Attach the Glass slipper strips of card around the bottom of each layer of the cake.

Step 6

- To finish pinch each of the petals of the small blossoms, attach them to the cake and add a sparkly gem.
- To make the flower on the top of the cake, layer 3 of the smallest blossoms on top of each other and then adhere to the cake.

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Birthday Princess

2011-04-19T19:54:00.003+01:00

It's a friends grandaughters next week and I was commissioned to make a card for her.

This card is fun and cute and perfect for a little girls Birthday.

To make the fairy princesses I used the following Quickutz dies:
- Party Hat (QC-0009) for the dress
- Dolly Body (4pk-0006) for the arms and legs
- Pilgrim Girl (KS-0550) for the head
- Fashion Doll set (050-4) for the hair
- Fairy tale costumes (REV-0263-D) for the tiara

They may take a little whle ti make, but if you want to make many of the fairies then get a little production line running. First the legs, then the heads, etc.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz products used:
- Party Hat (QC-0009) for the dress
- Dolly Body (4pk-0006) for the arms and legs
- Pilgrim Girl (KS-0550) for the head
- Fashion Doll set (050-4) for the hair
- Fairy tale costumes (REV-0263-D) for the tiara
- Flower Border (BDR-031)
- Dragonfly 4 X 8 alphabet

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My Sisters Birthday

2011-04-17T17:33:00.002+01:00

It's my little sisters Birthday tomorrow, so I had to make her a card.

I am using my favourite dies again (nesting scallops and circles) and the Blossoms from the Fresh Start release.

I made the card using the nesting scallops and then used the nesting circles for the base on the card. I used the branch and berries for the foliage for my blossoms to sit on. Finally I used the Paperdoll 4 X 8 alphabet for the wording.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts Products used:
- Nesting Scallops (L-CC-005)
- Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)
- Branch and Berries (DC0015)
- Paperdoll 4 X 8 alphabet

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Ahoy There!!!

2011-04-17T17:22:00.003+01:00

I'm a really big fan of Lifestyle Crafts Cupcake Wrappers. There are so many possibilities and I'll shall be using them all the time over the summer for my 3 gorgeous niece's birthdays.

Anyway, this one is for a boys birthday. Nautical seems to be quite the theme at the moment and it inspired me to make this pirate style cupcake wrapper.

I have basically cut out the wrapper 3 times and layered them on top of each other to give the effect of the sea. I then cut out various items and inserted them into the wrapper. The map is my favourite. I used a label die to cut it, scrunched it up and then added some ink around the edge to make it look authentic. Finally, some wording using the License Plate 4 X 8 alphabet.

Enjoy, Wendy!!

Lifestyle Crafts Products used:
- Artisan Cupcake Wrapper (L-CC-011)
- Nesting Frames (L-CC-014)
- Treasure Chest(KS-0782)
- Holly (KS-0979) - for the foliage
- License Plate 4 X 8 Alphabet

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Card for mum

2011-04-15T08:35:00.004+01:00

I was inspired after creating my cake to make a card to match. again, this card can be for a birthday or Mothers day. I made the flowers using the Lifestyle Crafts Blossoms Dies(DC0073). I used the 3 smallest flowers, folded the petals and then layered them. All finished off with some bling!!! The alphabet is Dragonfly 4 X8 alpha.

Enjoy, Wendy!

Lifestyle crafts Peoducts used:
- Blossoms(DC0073)
- Dragonfly 4 X 8 alphabet

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Keepsake for mum

2011-04-14T20:02:00.004+01:00

I'm still tidying up my Mothers Day projects and have one final little design. This is basically a keepsake for mum (be it Mothers Day or a birthday).

I used the mini accordian die and nesting scallops to make the base of the keepsake. I cut out a few photos to attach. I also used the Sketchbook 4 X 8 alphabet for the letters.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts Products used:
- Mini accordian (058-1)
- Nesting Scallops (L-CC-005)
- Sketchbook 4 X 8 Alphabet

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Rich Chocolate Cake with no calories!!!

2011-04-13T08:47:00.005+01:00

Well, I couldn't help but post this design. I am still creating for my US Mothers Day and I thought that a chocolate cake with no calories would be ideal.

We always buy cakes for occassions in our family but no one eats them as they always on diets, or like me Gluten Free!!

This cake was made simply by using the Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles, Nesting Scallops and the Blossoms from the Fresh Start rlease. You also need a few strips of paper too.

I am going to post a full tutorial on my blog later this week, with photos etc.

Enjoy, Wendy!

Lifestyle Crafts products used:
- Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)
- Nesting Scallops (L-CC-005)
- Blossoms (DC0073)

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Something Different

2011-04-10T10:24:00.004+01:00

What a beautiful day today. The sun is shining, top temperature is going to be 21C. It's only April and it's not the usual weather we'd usually expect in the UK. I am certainly not complaining.

I thought I'd get away from my usual pinky colours today. Time for a change I think.

I was going through my scraps drawers today and found this lovely red corrugated card. It cuts beautifully and doesn't squash the overal rib effect of the card, even with the alphabet I used.

For the main focus of the card, I used the blossoms from the Fresh Start Release. Basically, I folded the petals in half to give them a 3D effect. I then layered the flowers and fixed them together with a brad.

The main card was made with the Nesting Scallops dies. These dies are amazing and so versatile.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts Products used:
- Nesting Scallops (L-CC-005)
- Blossoms (DC0073)
- Sketchbook 4 X 8 alphabet

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Photo Frame for Mum

2011-04-09T11:10:00.003+01:00

As you know I work on the Creating Memories in Time (CMIT) Design Team. This month I am going to be making projects for Mothers Day as it is a little later in the US than here.

I have made a photo frame as one of my projects and the tutorial for this will follow on the CMIT blog later in the month.

This doesn't necessarily have to be for Mothers Day it could be a birthday too.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts products used:
- Blossoms (DC0073)
- Flower Border (Bdr-031)
- Aquarius 4 X 8 alphabet

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New Arrival

2011-04-07T20:48:00.005+01:00

I always make baby cards to congratulate people so I thought it was about time to make a birth announcement card.

I just got the Lifestyle Crafts Essentials Mini Collection and it is super cute. I just love the little door that opens.

I have put a photo of my little niece behind it (she was a beauty as a baby), a little bit minxy now. I do love her dearly.

The letters have been done using the Sketchbook 4 X 8 alphabet and I've layered them a few times for a 3D effect.

I also wanted to thank everyone for their lovely comments on my blog recently too. You are all so kind and it gives me the motivation to make more stuff!!!

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts Products used:
- Essentials Mini Collection (L-CC-029)
- Pilgrim Die (KS-0770) for the baby
- Sketchbook 4 X 8 alphabet

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Now I know it's not Christmas!!!

2011-04-07T13:32:00.006+01:00

I know it's not Christmas, but I loved making this card as I enjoyed making the mess with the white ink I used to simulate the flour!!! I just had to share it.

To make the cookies look more realistic by lavering the brown card 3 times. I also used the coloured Bazzill Bling to give the icing on the cookies a shiny look.

It's also a great time to buy the dies I used to make the card as Creating Everlasting Memories have a major sale on at the moment. See link below!!

Lifestyle crafts products used:
- Dragonfly 4 X 8 Alphabet
- Revolution Bowl and Spoon (REV-0123)
- Revolution Cookies (REV-0135-D)

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Gift Bag

2011-04-06T20:30:00.003+01:00

I made this little bag for Mothers Day but it would be great for birthdays and other occassions. It's the perfect little bag for chocolates, jewellery and othe such precious items.

I made the bag using 3 of the the Lifestyle Crafts treat bags and attaching them together. I then took a strip of card and attached it to the 32 outer bags with brads through the ready made holes. This way you can move the handle to open the boxes.

To finish, I used the new blossoms dies from the Fresh Start release.

Lifestyle Crafts products used:
- Take out box (DC0048)
- Blossoms (DC0073)

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Letterpress meets Cuttlebug

2011-04-03T19:08:00.004+01:00

I love experimenting with my Letterpress, especially the ink mixing and the finding other things to Letterpress.

To make this thank you card, I used the Twigs and Springs printing plate. I find it really easy to line up the items you want printed on your card by putting the items on your card face down with the sticky side up and the pressing the plate down to attach it. Perfect line up everytime. I then used the nesting circles to cut my design out onto.

To make the spotted background, I used the Cuttlebug swiss dots embossing folder. All you need to do is open up the folder then stick it to the letterpress. Ink it up and away you go. It's just like using the Letterpress plates.

To finish, I just added some little silver nailheads on some of the flowers.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts products used:
- Letterpress Starter Kit
- Letterpress Twigs and Sprigs Printing Plate (L-PP-011-WD)
- Letterpress hot pink and white ink
- Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)
- Spring Gift Set (SGS-10) for the card

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Simple Wedding Card

2011-03-30T08:55:00.003+01:00

I had the urge to use my swiss dots embossing folder last night as I had to make a quick wedding card.

I have used the Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Scallops to cut out the circles in the card. i then layered aceteate behind them to attach the hearts too. I love the heart in the centre of the card as it was the fist die i ever brought!!

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts Products used:
- Nesting Scallops (L-CC-005)
- Heart (KS-0001)
- Banana Split 4 X 8 alphabet

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Birthday scalloped Circles

2011-03-29T20:26:00.003+01:00

I think you may have guessed now that I really like the scalloped circles and cutting holes in my cards.

I made this card for a good fried. I started by cutting 9 scalloped circles into the card and then layering behind it with a really hot pink card. The letters and butterfly were then added and a few gems to finish.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts Products used:
- Nesting Circles (L-CC-005)
- Butterfly (KS-0920)
- Paper Doll 4 X 8 alphabet

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Happy Birthday

2011-03-29T08:24:00.003+01:00

I love making birthday cards and for this particular design I have kept it simple.

I used the Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Scallops to cut out 4 scalloped circles and then glued these onto the card. I then used the Nesting Circles to cut out 4 holes in the scalloped circles so as you can see you have a frame effect.

I then put some acetate behind the circles to mount the flowers on.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts Products used:
- Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)
- Nesting Scallops (L-CC-005)
- Spring Gift Set (SGS-10) for the flowers
- Banana Split 4 X 8 alphabet

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Beautiful Butterflies

2011-03-27T18:32:00.003+01:00

The weather has been amazing this weekend and it inspired me to make this bright card.

This design is very simple and would look great in many pastel colours.

Hope you've had a great weekend.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts products used:
- Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)
- Nesting Scallops (L-CC-005)
- Butterfly (KS-0919)
- Banana Split 4 X 8 alphabet

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Easter bunnies

2011-03-26T17:36:00.003Z

This cute bunny card is the perfect way to wish your loved ones a Happy Easter. I have chosen bold and bright colours to make the card stand out. Instead of using pattered paper which sometimes takes your attention away from the main card design, I have used Bazzill card in various colours and textures.

The bunnies themselves were made using the dog die for their bodies, pop up flowers for their ears and nesting circles for their heads. I have used a bow from a sundry die. If you are a die hoarder like me, you'll find a bow on one of those dies.

It's always fun to use Quickutz dies to make shapes other than what they were built for. I have used the dog die on many occassions to make bunnies and babies. So go and hunt through your dies and see what you can create.

Hoppy Easter!!
Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts products used:
- Nesting Scallops (L-CC-005)
- Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)
- Dog Die (KS-0529)
- Banana Split 4 X 8 alphabet
- Pop up flowers (055-5)

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Nesting dies and pop up flowers

2011-03-24T20:39:00.004Z

I am such a big fan of the Lifestyle Crafts nesting die shapes as they are such good value for money. For example in the nesting circles, you get 20 dies in total! I don't know any other company that offers that value for money.

I am also in love with the pop up flowers dies. They must be one of the most inexpensive set of dies I have but they are so flexible.

I created this card for my a friend. I wanted a chic stylish design and I think the chocolate and cream colours work wonders.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts used:
- Nesting Scallops (L-CC-005)
- Nesting Circles (L-CC-001)
- Pop up flowers (055-5)
- Banana Split 4 X 8 alphabet

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Baby on the way

2011-03-23T19:50:00.009Z

A good friend is leaving work tomorrow to go on maternity leave so an ideal opportunity to make a card.

The card itself has been made using the nesting circle and scallop dies from Lifestyle Crafts.

The babies were made using the dog die to create the babies bodies and the pilgrim die for their heads. I used the paperdoll
4 X 8 alphabet for the letters.

Enjoy, Wendy X

Lifestyle Crafts dies used:
- Nesting Scallops (LC-CC-005)
- Nesting Circles (LC-CC-001)
- Dog (KS-529)
- Pilgrim (KS-0770)
- Paperdoll 4 X 8 alphabet

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