Three New Cards

Good morning ladies and what a lovely morning it is. Up early, washing's on the line and all looks good.

Today I am going to share three cards which I have made, for no particular reason, other than I love making cards. It is a very addictive hobby, all agree?!

Now, last post I shared some cat cards and didn't remember the name of the die, but promised I would find out. Here it is ladies, for those of you who were wanting it. It is a Marianne Collectables COL1344, It really is cute and I hope this helps those who have requested it and that you can find it in the big wide world of Paper Crafting.

Now my cards.

A wedding card made with the gorgeous Elegance Collection from Kaisercraft. My all time favourite Step Card die from Cherry Lynn, B348 and Spellbinders Decorative Labels 8 for the frame. The image is a silhouette which I found on Pinterest - lovely!

This card is my interpretation of one that I saw on Pinterest - it took my fancy. What would one do without Pinterest? It is a very simple card to make, measures 5 1/4" square and I have cut out the side edges using a EK border punch but I'm sure any wide edge punch would be fine. The stamp I have used is one I particularly like, so didn't throw out in my decluttering. I have embossed the four corners using the Swiss Dot Cuttlebug folder then after trimming attached them to the main card.

Another simple card! Embossed with cuttlebug folder and I have used the Spellbinders Floral Ovals Die. The rose image is a 3D which I have layered up. Seam binding was used for the bow, of course tied with my Bow Tie. I do thank Noel, my friend's husband, every time I use it, which is often!

Thanks again ladies for taking the time to check out my blog and so many thanks also for the comments, emails etc. As I have said before, I really do appreciate you all.

Enjoy your day, wherever you are and whatever you are doing, and may you all be richly blessed.

Betsy  xxx

Calling All Cat Lovers

Hello to all my special blog friends.

Do trust you have all had a lovely weekend, as we have had. Artfull Crafts had a great camp over the weekend with two fabulous tutors. Trina McClune from away up Auckland way and Cheryl Townley from Christchurch. Their cards were lovely and we did so enjoy having them with us and sitting under their teaching. Thanks so much to you lovely ladies. A great weekend was had by all. Roaring 20's was the theme for Saturday night and it was most enjoyable - the OLDS didn't manage to do the energetic parts but we did enjoy watching!

Today, I thought I would show you some cards, especially for those of you who are cat lovers.A friend had this die, which I cut out, so as to make some cards. Sorry, I can't remember the name of the die but will find out and include it on a future post, for those who would like to get it.

This last card is my interpretation of one I saw on Pinterest - thought it was so cute.

I am feeling a bit washed out today because we had to travel to Christchurch, immediately after camp, as I had a dental appointment early yesterday morning. So have lost some energy somewhere and a bit lighter in the pocket, as well. Oh well, the joys of getting older!!

All today ladies.
Happy crafting to all and many blessings,

Betsy  xxx

Four New Cards

Good morning to all on another Monday morning. It has a rather Autumn feel this morning, being a bit cloudy and dull. Do hope it improves as I have rather a large load of washing on the line.

What an amazing weekend we have had, enjoying time with all our family, as we have celebrated our Golden Wedding. The kids really enjoyed the camp setting and had lots of fun and the highlight was the DINNER on Saturday night which the girls put on - it certainly superseded any restaurant that I have been to. Thanks to our very special family - you're the best in the WHOLE world!!

Now, I must get back down to earth, that being to share four cards that I have done, for no reason at all. These have been fun to do, as there has been no pressure, and it sure has been a pleasant change. What's your thoughts ladies.

As I have been in decluttering mode lately, I have got rid of most of my wooden stamps but this is one I just couldn't give away. It is an old Hero Arts stamp which I have coloured with my Kaiserfusion alcohol pens. Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight was used for the outside frame and  Spellbinders Floral Ovals for the centre. Martha Stewart butterfly punch.

I had never looked twice at this die before a friend gave me a birthday card made with it. It was so nice, that Betsy just had to have it and it is a die that can be used so many different ways. Spellbinders A2 Scalloped Borders One - there are seven different dies in the pack so a variety of looks can be achieved. I have just used my score board to make the diagonal lines.

This is the same die used another way ladies - love it!!

Again using the Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight. The flowers are from I Am Roses and the image is off the web. I do pin anything I fancy, then I have them all ready for printing off, when required.

As Artfull Craft's camp is fast approaching, next weekend that is, things are speeding up at the shop. Trina McClune is going to be with us and we are so looking forward to that. I am teaching Wednesday's class this week as our Liz's head is in a spin, so had better go and sort out the kits.

Have a great day everyone, happy crafting and God's blessings,

Betsy  xxx

Three Cards Using Telegraph Road.

Monday again ladies - my how the weeks are flying!

Before I venture out this morning, I must add three cards to the blog made with the lovely Telegraph Road from Kaisercraft, which is one of their February collections. The colours in this range are simply fabulous!  My cards did miss the magazine, but I have had so much fun working with these papers. Better late than never they say!!

I have used a Prima felt flower on this card - thought the colour was perfect. Who likes circles and spots?
I DO, and stripes!

A gorgeous die for this one from - Marianne Creatables die LR0202. The Swiss Dot embossing folder is always a favourite as well.

Saturated Canary digital stamps are so much fun - coloured with the Kaiserfusion alcohol pens. The die I have used is the Lea'bilities 45.8923 which I am rather fond of, as no doubt you can tell!

That's it today ladies, must go and put my glad rags on as I am having a social day today. Well actually, it is a rather social week altogether, as fifty years ago, on Thursday, I married my very best friend and BETTER HALF.
God has certainly blessed us over the fifty years -  there have been a few ups and downs but generally speaking, more ups than downs!! We have so much to be thankful for. We are having a family get together, over the weekend, at a camp close to here, so looking forward to that.

Must away, with blessings to each one of you and happy crafting,

Betsy  xxx

Birthday Cards

Good morning to all you lovely ladies, and what a fabulous morning it is here.

Today I would like to share with you, some birthday cards I have made for friends. I'm sure the friends won't mind! I do enjoy personalising cards for a particular person - checking on their favourite colour, interests etc.
Of course, it makes it so much easier when you know that person well.

Firstly, I must show you one I have made for our lovely daughter who is celebrating her birthday today. I won't share how old, as I may embarress her but it certainly was a very happy day, THAT many years ago!
A very special birthday Rachelle.

For the outside edge I have used Spellbinders Decorative Labels 8 then  Spellbinders Floral Ovals for the centre. It is a sneak peek at one of Kaisercraft's March collections which is Bluebells. You're going to love it!!

Joanne's card was made using was made using a Kaisercraft collection, Secret Admirer from December 2012. I really did love this range, very pretty! Martha Stewart's Floral Vine Deep Edge punch I have used to cut the borders. It is a 5 1/4" square card.

Time really is getting away on Doreen!! It has slipped my memory which papers I have used here but I do know it was the Tim Holtz Weathered Clock Die. Again a 5 1/4" square card.

Another little sneak peek of the gorgeous Bluebells Collection from Kaisercraft. Just wetting your appetite ladies! Spellbinder's Fleur de Lis squares were used to cut the frame.

Do check out what's going on at Aftfull Crafts - Liz always has some exciting things happening! We are all looking forward to the camp and welcoming Trina McClune as one of the tutors. There are also challenges and prizes to be won ladies so do check them out.

Happy crafting to all and many blessings. "Til next week,

Betsy xxx

Four Birthday Cards

Good morning to all my blog friends.

So sorry I missed putting up a blog last week but we were so busy, time just got away on me. Firstly, a number of us "girls " had a weekend retreat, which was so enjoyable, rushed home Sunday PM then off to Christchurch as I had a early dentist appointment Monday morning. Home Tuesday night then Timaru on Wednesday, for the day, Thursday patchwork then back to Christchurch for the Patchwork and Craft show on Friday. Do think I'm getting a trifle old for all this rushing around!! It was all most enjoyable though - back to routine now.

Today I am going to share four cards that I have made for various birthdays - some family and some friends.

I have used the Base Coat collection, from Kaisercraft, for this card, for Anthony. The clock is a wooden flourish, I picked up, when I was in Australia.

Do Crafts brought out these decoupage  images and paper, a month or so back. For this card I 3D'ed the image then made a recessed window card. Was pleased with the end result and so was Patti!

Samuel, our grandson, is dreaming of the day when he gets his trail bike - he's saving hard! Attitude Collection is just great for boy's cards. The picture was found on the web.

Another grandson, Harvey, who has just turned 7. He is a character and so cute. Blast Off range from Kaisercraft was used, which has lots of collectables and makes the card making job so much easier. The step card die is from Cherry Lynn Designs, B348 - I do find it great and use it a lot. No measuring and cutting with this one!

That's it today ladies. Happy crafting to you all and God's blessings,

Betsy  xxx

Saturated Canary Cards

Hello to all my friends. Monday again ladies and what a lovely day it is.

 Now that school is back, we are going to get our usual settled Summer weather. That's how it normally goes, isn't it!?

Being a creature of habit, it is so nice to get back into routine, even though I have enjoyed the break. Four of us " GIRLS" are planning a retreat this weekend so I am really looking forward to that. Cardmaking is really the objective but just being together, is so enjoyable. If this weather holds maybe there might be more sitting out in the sun, with our books! We'll just have to play it by ear!

Over the holidays I have been having so much fun with the Saturated Canary digital stamps, colouring with the Kaiserfusion alcohol pens. No thinking required for that and they are fun to do. I am still perfecting my colouring technique - they say, practice makes perfect! So here goes ladies.

As you no doubt can tell, I am rather fond of these cute girls! You will get a better viewing if you click on the images.

Thanks for taking the time to check this out ladies, I do appreciate you all. If there are any queries, don't hesitate to contact me, as I would love to be of help, where possible.

Happy crafting to you all and trust you will all be blessed, as we head into another year.

Betsy  xxx