Blog Hopping!

Thanks to Theresa for kicking off our Create a Wreath Blog Hop between our USA blog and our UK blog.

Over the next week you are going to see inspiration from both sides of the pond!  Each day we will feature 2 USA Design Team members and 2 Design Team members from the UK, hopping between each blog.

Leave a comment on the blog posts and you will be in with a chance of winning a Create a Wreath kit just for you!  Each day the USA Design Team members will pick a winner and the UK Design Team members will pick a winner - so everyone in the USA has 2 chances and everyone in the UK has 2 chances to win each day!

At the end of the week Theresa will pick a winner from all the USA comments left and I will pick a winner from all the UK comments left and they will receive one of each of the Create a Wreath Kits!

So if you have not seen our Create a Wreath Kits before, there are 6 different ones to choose from ....

    

      

The kits contain enough elements to make 2 wreaths, everything is die cut so no cutting out, you just have to add the glue and some scissors to cut the ribbon.  Simply cover the chipboard rings or hearts with the die cut paper, add the ribbon ties, curl and shape the petals and layer the flowers together.  Attach them to the ring or heart and you are finished and this is what they will look like ...

 

 

You can get as creative as you want with the Create a Wreath kits, why not use them with a Candle in the centre, they will look fabulous as a centre piece on your table.

Use the flowers on cards too ...

So be sure to join us for the rest of the week and see what both Design Teams make with our Create a Wreath kits.

If you are in the UK and want to buy a Create a Wreath kit they are available from craft shops on on-line here.

If you would like the chance to win a Create a Wreath kit don't forget to leave a comment on this blog post and each day we will randomly choose a winner and a lovely Create A Wreath Kit will be on its way to you!

Now you need to hop over to the USA Blog and see what Sherri has made!

Enjoy the blog hop!

Tea Dance Project of the Month

Just loving Craftwork Cards latest collection Tea Dance created by our very talented Steph Davies.

Yesterday I spent a lovely afternoon creating cards for the Project of the Month and it is now available on-line, click here to see what you get.
Here are a few of the cards I made ...

I love the mannequins and created a pleated skirt from the pattern paper, tied ribbon at the waist and created  a tiny spiral rose of the top of the dress.  I cut a scallop circle in half and added dots of Liquid Pearls to each scallop and, of course, some glitter glue!  Both are Platinum colours.

Up close to see the finer details ....

Panels of pattern paper cover the background of my card blank.  I cut a tag from embossed Kraft cardstock, punch a circle and added ribbon.  Coloured the edges of the flowers using Tea Dye distress ink pad and a blending tool before layering them together.  I pleated the message band at the base of the card to look like ribbon.

Up close to see the details ...
I created a spiral rose for the centre of the layered flower and highlighted the edges of the petals with Platinum glitter glue.

I covered the card blank with panels of pattern paper and wrapped twine around the top section.  I layered the bunting up and added a pennant sentiment.  Twine bows where attached between the bunting and it was all highlighted with glitter glue and liquid pearls.  The message band was also decorated with dots of liquid pearls.

Up close to see the finer details ....

Why not treat yourself to this fabulous kit it will make a great start to the weekend!

You can make at least 20 cards for just £15 and it comes with a FREE Mannequin pad worth £3.95!

Click here to get yours now!

Have a lovely weekend whatever you are doing.

Julie

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Recent inspiration!

Ok so dont pass out but I have posted on my blog!  Yes I know its only been 2 months which is not so bad!!

Anyway here is a project that I have made recently and wanted to share with you all.

Using Craftwork Cards Bunting, I created this ....

I used the Cheryl Paper pad ....

With the White foiled flowers ....

Cheryl Dolly Mixture postcards ....

Hope you like it!

Check out Craftwork Cards blog this week as you could be in with a chance of winning a bunting kit!

Julie

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Boys Birthday's!

My youngest, Owen will be 18 on Wednesday next week and this is the card that I made him using the Not just for Christmas papers ...

And this is for Matthew's birthday which is 3 days later ...

Both were made using little squares of paper and adding a sentiment, another of Paula's stamps.

What do you think?

Jx

Not just for Christmas part 2

These are the other cards I made using the papers from Craftwork Cards, Not just for Christmas.

I only used a few punches, a sentiment stamp (my good friend Paula Pascual's stamps), some Candi and  liquid pearls.

I love the bright and cheerful colours, lovely in all this rain - cheers you up!

Up close to see the details....

I also decorated the inside of all the cards, similar to this ...

That's all the cards I made on Monday.
As promised I will share my boys birthday cards next, so check back soon.

Jx

Breakfast Workshops ....

The Breakfast Workshops at The Great Northern Papercrafts Extravaganza show at Harrogate on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th March are now on-line so why not join the fun and book yourself a seat at a workshop.

Click here to see the details for Saturday Breakfast Workshops

Click here to see the details for the Sunday Breakfast Workshops.

If you have not been to the show before here are a few details about it:

The Great Northern Papercrafts Extravaganza
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th March 2013
The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ

Show opens 10am to 4:30pm Saturday and 10am to 4pm Sunday.
Disabled access from 9:30am both days.

Craftwork Cards are proud to organise this fabulous papercrafting show where you will see over 40 of the Countries finest papercraft retailers all under one roof, you can shop till you drop!

FREE demonstrations of all the latest papercrafting trends and techniques!
FREE prize draw to win oodles of crafting supplies!
FREE parking!

On Sunday Celebrity Ready, Steady, Craft takes place wherer fun and laughter are the order of the day.  See crafting ingredients whipped up into gourmet dishes by your favourite crafting divas.  You then vote for your favourite, who wins you decide!

Breakfast Workshops run prior to show and Daily Workshops are held during show hours.  Spend time with some of the UK's finest craft experts creating something fabulous to take home. 

Confirmed Exhibitor’s:
The Art of Craft  *  Krafty Hands *  Ribbonbox  *  Stamposaurus  *  Once Upon a Stamp *  1craft1.com  *  A Touch of Craft  * Limetree Craft *  Inkylicious  *  Lavinia Stamps  *  Meiflower  *  J J D Cards  *  Hougie Crafts   * Magmaker  *  Circa Design  *  Sweet Poppy Stencils  *  The Stamp Hut *  Stamp Addicts  *  Chloe’s Creative Cards  *  The Hobby House  *  Little Claire  *  Which Craft?  *  Hobby Art Stamps  *  Central Envelopes  *  Imagination Crafts  *  Lili of The Valley  *  Glitter Magic & Debbi Moore Designs  *  Anna-Marie Designs  *  Claritystamp Ltd  *  J&C Creations   *  Aly’s Inky Fingers  *  Oyster Stamps  *  Craft Habitat (UK) Ltd  *  Samuel Taylors  *  MDF Man  *    Katy Sue Designs  *  La Pashe * Glitz Crafts * The House of Zandra * Visible Image *

Hope you can join us at the show!

Jx

 

Don't fall off your chair!

Yes this really is a blog post from Julie!!

I have been busy making some cards recently using Craftwork Cards paper collections that are in the SALE area.  Well we all like a bargain and these are half price and such pretty papers too.  Go treat yourself here you know you want to!!

Anyway here are lots of pictures ....  Firstly using My Mind's Eye papers Lost & Found.

I then used some papers which Craftwork Cards are calling Not just for Christmas ...

I will post more ideas tomorrow and then share my boys birthday cards that I have made ready for next week.  I cant believe that Owen will be 18 I just dont know where the time went!

Hope you like the cards and that they inspire you to get crafting.

Which is your favourite card?

Jx