saturday workout ~ handcutting

This is my entry into the Saturday's workout challenge which is to use hand cutting!

I had to hand cute the cover as it was too large to put in my guillotine, also I hand cut the little handle at the top with a craft knife and of course I cut around my figures, so this is so well qualified for this challenge!

I hoped to post this last night but unfortunately my computer froze again, it is being such a pain!

Anyway, this is my version of the beautiful gift bag that Camilla sent to me, see the post beneath for hers!

I had some brown paper bags that I wanted to decorate for the teacher's end of year presents so was delighted to not only receive such a fab gift but also the inspiration I needed to make my presents.

I did get Camilla's permission to use her bag as a template before casing it! I also used some of the gorgeous flowers and charms she sent me!

Supplies: Tools ~ Cricut,

Cardstock ~ burgundy, cream, white creative smooth

DP ~ Laura Ashley, Basic Grey 'Dasher' and 'Mellow'

Embellishments ~ assortment from Camilla

Ismaki and a very late Saturday Workout!

I had such a job trying to get this post on here, I tried to get it on last night but it was obviously a bit late as I accidently posted it on CCT! Quickly removed it and then couldn't get the photo back on, still having problems with that today but finally worked out a way. Now, my Saturday's workout challenge is a week late, I was already leaving it very late posting last night but the new challenge is up so I missed it! Oh well, better luck next time!

This is my card using this week's Ismaki #22 sketch. I have turned it around in case you don't see the sketch immediately!I also made this card for the Saturday's workout challenge but of course it is nearly next week's challenge now so cutting it very fine, sorry for my lateness with this card. the theme was stitching.I don't know where all my crafting time has gone lately! I do hope to get caught up thisweekend!This image came to me this week from Nicola of My Paper World, I was thrilled to receive it, it is so cute, couldn't wait to use it! Thanks a million Nicola!The sentiment stamp came from Debbie of Crafting Fairy, thanks for that one too, think I might have to invest in these stamps! They work perfectly with the Nestabilities!

Supplies: Tools ~ sewing machine, cuttlebug, nestabilities

Cardstock ~ Cream textured, green plain, white creative smooth

DP ~ K & Co Margo range

Embellishments ~ Dovecraft brads, flowers from stash

Ismaki #12 & Saturday's workout

I made this card using Ismaki sketch 12 and also used a faux linen background for the challenge over at Saturday's workout! I added some bling for the option of 'sparkle' at Ismaki and the linen background was some fab textured card that I rubbed down with sandpaper to show up the white core. I also distressed around the edges.

Supplies: Tools ~ sewing machine

Cardstock ~ Cream textured, brown and olive textured from DCWV mat stack

DP ~ Basic Grey 'Mellow'

Stamps ~ Hanglar

Embellishments ~ Sticker, MM cheeky flat clip and some flat backed blingy stones from stash

Owl ATC

Here is my dotty ATC for Tilda & friends ATC challenge and also my embossing entry into the Saturday's workout challenge.

I ran my cardstock through the cuttlebug with the swiss dots folder, I love this look!

I cut a branch from my new Magnolia tree, the tree is so big so I was glad I could use just a branch!

The owl is Magnolia too, he is a cutie! The ticket stamp is Autumn Leaves, I just got this from papermaze yesterday, they were very quick to deliver! Only 1 day, fabulous service!

supplies:Tools ~ cuttlebug, swiss dots embossing folder

Cream and brown cardstock, Creative white smooth cardstock, DCWV textured mat stack

Stamps ~ Magnolia 'owl' 'tree' Autumn Leaves 'ticketed'

Embellishments ~ gems from stash

Cafe Paris!

I got these sweet cafe stickers from my DH at Christmas and when I saw Yings blog candy challenge to base your card on a photo of a cafe I knew I had to use them! Of course the other obvious choice was Paris Tilda which was kindly sent by Andrea.

I used the Ismaki sketch #16, set this week by Beatrix.

I am also entering this card into the Saturdays Workout challenge, this week is the very first challenge and the theme is 'distressed'. I inked the edges of my papers and also the papers were already distressed.

Supplies ~ Cardstock ~ cream and brown

DP ~ Basic grey 'motifica' pack

Stamps ~ Magnolia 'Paris Tilda'

Embellishments ~ Stickers by Craftwork, ribbon from stash