Sleigh of gifts

Merry Christmas everyone, I hope every is having a wonderful day.

This is the last of the stand-up box pop-up cards that I have made for this year.

These are the instructions that I have shared previously.

I made the card to fit into a business size envelope. I have used inches for my measurements, as I have used a score board with inch markings. I cut the card 4" in width. I then scored at 7", 8", 10" and 11" along the long side. Fold the score lines and glue the last tab to make a box. For this card I cut a separate piece 31/2" wide and score at 10", 11" the piece is then cut to size depending on the decorations. I then attached the card onto the base card using the tabs.

To decorate this card, I have used the sleigh that Karen Burniston for her previous licensed days. I also added the Santa that I received free in a magazine.

 Thanks for looking today.

No Peeking until Christmas

My card today is another this time I have made it as a landscape stand-up box pop up. This is another image that I had in the Christmas stash box. 

These are the instructions that I shared the other day. I just adjusted them, so that the picture panel fitted.

I made the card to fit into a business size envelope. I have used inches for my measurements, as I have used a score board with inch markings. I cut the card 4" in width. I then scored at 7", 8", 10" and 11" along the long side. Fold the score lines and glue the last tab to make a box. For this card I cut a separate piece 31/2" wide and score at 10", 11" the piece is then cut to size depending on the decorations. I then attached the card onto the base card using the tabs.

 Thanks for looking today...

Purple Accordion tree

Today I have made an Accordion card in purple and gold colours. 

I have used the 1007 - Charm Accordion die from Karen Burniston Designs. This card is so quick and easy to make for those last-minute Christmas cards and they just look so stunning.

 Thanks for looking today.

Teddy box pop up

Yesterday I shared a card for the stand-up box pop up card. I came across this coloured image in my Christmas supplies. I had some leftover designer paper from a previous card so I thought I would make another card. I added the die cut sentiment to the top of the card, but it was too heavy, so I had to balance the card by adding extra card onto the base of the box, until it sat up without falling.

 Thanks for looking today.

Gnome box pop up card.

The card I am sharing is what I call a stand-up box pop up card, although it is called something different by other people. 

I made the card to fit into a business size envelope. I have used inches for my measurements, as I have used a score board with inch markings. I cut the card 4" in width. I then scored at 7", 8", 10" and 11" along the long side. Fold the score lines and glue the last tab to make a box. For this card I cut a separate piece 31/2" wide and score at 10", 11" the piece is then cut to size depending on the decorations. I then attached the card onto the base card using the tabs.

This is the side view of the boxes, the card folds flat for postage.

In the designer paper pack, there was a sheet of large panels that work great on the back of the card.

 Thanks for looking today.

Poinsettias for Christmas

Here are a couple of Christmas cards that I have made for this year. same stamps and papers but each have a different look.

      

I pulled out this poinsettia wood mounted stamp that I have for about 20years. It is a PSX brand which was made of really good rubber, so it has lasted.

I stamped the image in black ink and heat embossed it. I then coloured the image with alcohol ink and cut the sentiment with fish tail banner die.

The top card was matted with green card and designer paper. The second card was matted with gold card before adding it to the designer paper. The berries were coloured in yellow ink. It is amazing how different the two cards look so with the different matting papers.

 Thanks for looking today.

Take Time to Celebrate

This is the final CCEE challenge for 2022.

 In fact, it has come to the time that the CCEE Stampers team to hang up their ink pads and stamps, so this will be our last challenge.

 While I have only been on the design team since June 2014, it was a blog that I liked to follow for inspiration since 2009 when I started my own blog. I, in fact did not even know when the original team, started and that it was previously call Cheers & Challenges Eclectic Ensemble.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support of our challenges every week, and I hope you have found some inspiration in our challenges.

Time is counting down to the end of the year, and I so I am asking that your feature clocks on your card. Think of time clocks, stop watches or even a countdown clock anything to do with time.

I created the background using Distress Oxide inks Kitsch Flamingo and broken china, and distress ink wilted violet. sponging it through a stencil. I then used the wood mounted hero arts tag stamp - H4777 Collage Take Time and heat embossed it. I then added the die cut sentiment and numbers.

Don't forget to check out the CCEE Stampers blog to see the rest of the creations the CCEE Stampers have created this week. You can also see more details of their creations on their individual blogs.

Liz Williams

Lois Bak

Lynn McAuley

Frances Byrne

Kelly Santi

Maryann Einam- You are here

Thanks for stopping by....

Double vertical stepper Christmas card

   Hi Crafting Friends

This month I am continuing as hostess on the CCEE Stampers blog. Since it is December, I have asked that we share our Christmas cards.

            Create a Favorite Christmas Card, any style that you like.

I recently went to a craft morning, and they were making Christmas card with inspiration from Sam Calcott and her Mixed up Craft tutorials.

This one is called the double vertical stepper.

You will need the following supplies to make this card.

2 pieces of 12′ x 6′ card for each side.

Score along the 12′ side at 6′, 8′, 10 & 11′

1 piece of 5.1/2 x 4′ card or acetate for the middle bridge piece.

Score along the 5.1/2 side at 3/4′ & 4.3/4

1 piece of 5.3/4 x 6′ pattern paper for the middle.

2 pieces of 1.3/4 x 6′ pattern paper for the inner side panels.

2 pieces of 3/4′ x 6′ pattern paper for the front panels.

1 piece of 3.3/4 x 3.3/4 & 3.1/2 x 3.1/2 mat and layers for the bridge panel.

I used a designer paper panel for the center and as it was a bit smaller than the acetate bridge piece, the paper panel looks like it is floating.

Don't forget to check out the CCEE Stampers blog to see the rest of the creations the CCEE Stampers have created this week. You can also see more details of their creations on their individual blogs.

Liz Williams

Lois Bak

Lynn McAuley

Frances Byrne

Kelly Santi

Maryann Einam- You are here

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Seaside Holiday

Hi Crafty Friends

Today is my last challenge for the month on the CCEE Stampers blog.

What ever the season it is great to get away, celebrate the day with a seaside holiday. Use the seaside for inspiration for your card today.

This stamp is one of the wood mounted House Mouse stamps that I have had for years, but it is a great image I just had to use it this week.

I made a z fold card using the main image as the focal point. Inside I added the summer sentiment.

The z fold card is a great way to show off a large image and add a bit of a fun element.

Don't forget to check out the CCEE Stampers blog to see the rest of the creations the CCEE Stampers have created this week. You can also see more details of their creations on their individual blogs.

Liz Williams

Lois Bak

Lynn McAuley

Frances Byrne

Kelly Santi

Maryann Einam- You are here

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Double Interlocking Concertina

                                         Hi Crafty Friends

I have another challenge card this week for the CCEE Stampers challenge.

Receiving cards is so much fun, a fun fold card with a wow factor gives so much joy to the recipient.

Create a card with more than a center fold. Think of a easel, pop-up, center step or shutter card.

I recently joined a friend at her card class, they have been finding inspiration from online tutorials. This one is from Sam Calcott's Made to surprise site called the Double Interlocking Concertina.

I made my card to fit in the Australian standard envelope. The size worked really well with the 6 x6 paper pack.

The front is just a page trimmed down and I have attached the die cut text.

Don't forget to check out the CCEE Stampers blog to see the rest of the creations the CCEE Stampers have created this week. You can also see more details of their creations on their individual blogs.

Liz Williams

Lois Bak

Lynn McAuley

Frances Byrne

Kelly Santi

Maryann Einam- You are here

Thanks for stopping by....

Silhouettes Ladies

 Hi Crafty Friends

It is time for this weeks challenge with the team on the CCEE Stampers blog. I am hostess again and this is my challenge.

I love the simplicity of the a Silhouette, a lot of companies have them whether they are stamps or dies. Create a card with a beautiful Silhouette, it can be in a scene or a standalone image.

I have use stamps from Altenew to tell a story for this waterfall card. I made the waterfall card using dies as per instructions. I added the silhouette on the front panel.

You pull the tab to reveal the next page.

Then pull it again for the next one.

And again for the last page. The card fits in a normal envelope for posting and opens up for you to sign inside.

 

I used the Karen Burniston - 1161 waterfall card die to create the base card. A video is the easiest way to understand the die, so I am adding the link and you can see Karen's tutorial here.

Don't forget to check out the CCEE Stampers blog to see the rest of the creations the CCEE Stampers have created this week. You can also see more details of their creations on their individual blogs.

Liz Williams

Lois Bak

Lynn McAuley

Frances Byrne

Kelly Santi

Maryann Einam- You are here

Thanks for stopping by....

Walk your dog

Hi Crafty Friends,

This month on the CCEE Stampers Blog I will be the hostess bring you the challenges.

According to the days of the year calendar, it is walk your dog week. Walk you dog week is a week holiday dedicated to bringing your dog a healthier lifestyle. Make a card with your furry friend in mind.

On the front of my card today I thought I would use a wobble spring behind the head of the puppy, just a bit of interactive fun on this card. I folded the card base and added designer paper on the front and on the inside. I used a die for the grass and the sentiment banner.

On the inside I created a pop up scene. I die cut a square and made it look like a wooden box using a woodgrain stamp. I then stamped the dog head, coloured them and fussy cut them out. I made two small boxes and added the to the base card behind where I wanted to place the box. I then added the puppy heads. I then added the die-cut clouds and the sentiment panel.

Don't forget to check out the CCEE Stampers blog to see the rest of the creations the CCEE Stampers have created this week. You can also see more details of their creations on their individual blogs.

Liz Williams

Lois Bak

Lynn McAuley

Frances Byrne

Kelly Santi

Maryann Einam- You are here

Thanks for stopping by....

Prehistoric Pop n Swap

Hi Crafting Friends

Today is the last challenge from Lynn on the CCEE Stampers blog.

Friday is International Animation Day. What joyful and action-packed entertainment has filled our lives through the talented creations of the world's amazing animators. 

For this challenge I thought I would try the animated version of the pop n swap. 

I have used this prehistoric pals stamp set to replicate the prehistoric family the Flintstones from Hanna Barbera for inspiration.

When the card is closed you see the prehistoric man and his vehicle and when you open the card, they change to prehistoric women and pet. With a place to sign the card. 

Inside I have used the pop n swap die to create the interactive element. The easiest way to understand this die is to watch Karen Burniston's tutorials on her interactive dies, i will add the link below. 

Karen Burniston - 1133 stacked pop n swap tutorial

Heffy Doodle - prehistoric pals stamp set

Don't forget to check out the CCEE Stampers blog to see the rest of the creations the CCEE Stampers have created this week. You can also see more details of their creations on their individual blogs.

Liz Williams

Lois Bak

Lynn McAuley

Frances Byrne

Kelly Santi

Maryann Einam- You are here

Thanks for stopping by....

Kitchen Appliances

I recently joined this challenge and the theme was for Kitchen Appliances, this is what I came up with.

I have used this stamp set for Darcie's Home and Heart., I have used the electric mixer and bowl on the front and layered them onto some die-cut labels.

I had this designer paper in my stash for quite some time and I love using it in the background.

On the inside I have used Karen Burniston 1122 paper Frames Pop -up for some interactive fun. The little fox is just so cute. I added some more labels and  the die-cut spatula from Karen's past designs -

(1100 Props 8)

 Thanks for Looking.................

Reptiles

Hi Crafting friends,

This card is for the this weeks challenge with my friends on the CCEE Stampers blog.

Friday, October 21 is National Reptile Day. Lynn is asking the CCEE Stampers to be sure to feature on your cards the reptile of your choice: an alligator, a lizard, a turtle, a snake, a dinosaur! Or use them all! You choose!

The stamp that I have used for my card today is a rubber stamp on a wood block that I have had for many years. I have rediscovered lots of stamps that have been packed away.

Whipper Snapper Designs stamp

Karen Burniston - crosshatch circles, 1182 word set 4 - Hugs

Don't forget to check out the CCEE Stampers blog to see the rest of the creations the CCEE Stampers have created this week. You can also see more details of their creations on their individual blogs.

Liz Williams

Lois Bak

Lynn McAuley

Frances Byrne

Kelly Santi

Maryann Einam- You are here

Thanks for stopping by....

Nautical Honors

It it time for another challenge with the team on the CCEE Stampers blog, Lynn is back with this challenge.

In the United States of America , October 13 is the day that the U.S. Navy celebrates as their birthday. To honor the men and women who have stepped up to serve our nation as members of the Navy since its inception, create a  card with a nautical theme.

I had this 6 x 6 paper pack in my stash of papers, it is double sided but I just couldn't bring myself to cut up this page, I glad I didn't have to as it works great as a card front for this theme.

I also found another pack with the anchor paper with worked well with the other pack.

 

I have used the twist panel die set to add some interactive fun inside. I added a spot to write your sentiment and added the die cut anchor charm.

Couture Creations  Sea Breeze paper pack

Kaisercraft  Summer Splash paper pack

Karen Burniston - 1109 Twist Panel pop-up

                          1119 Cruise Charms

Don't forget to check out the CCEE Stampers blog to see the rest of the creations the CCEE Stampers have created this week. You can also see more details of their creations on their individual blogs.

Liz Williams

Lois Bak

Lynn McAuley

Frances Byrne

Kelly Santi

Maryann Einam- You are here

Thanks for stopping by....

I will bring you strength

Hi crafting friends

Today it is challenge day with my friends on the CCEE Stampers challenge blog. Lynn is our hostess for the month.

 In the United States, today is National Bring Your Bible to School Day. For that reason, our challenge for this week is quite simple: use a Bible scripture as the sentiment on the front of your card design.

I didn't have many religious stamp sets for this challenge but I picked up this set from a craft sale. I die cut the rose 3 times with different colours and I then used the inlay technique for the flower.

Don't forget to check out the CCEE Stampers blog to see the rest of the creations the CCEE Stampers have created this week. You can also see more details of their creations on their individual blogs.

Liz Williams

Lois Bak

Lynn McAuley

Frances Byrne

Kelly Santi

Maryann Einam- You are here

Thanks for stopping by....

Coffee a gift from heaven

It is challenge time with my friends on CCEE Stampers challenge blog. 

Today is National Coffee Day!

Make a card using any coffee theme. Coffee images, coffee dyed paper, etc.  

I have used Gina K master layout 4 die set for my card today. I have paired it with Darcie's milk and cookies stamp set.

Don't forget to check out the CCEE Stampers blog to see the rest of the creations the CCEE Stampers have created this week. You can also see more details of their creations on their individual blogs.

Liz Williams

Lois Bak

Lynn McAuley

Frances Byrne

Kelly Santi

Maryann Einam- You are here

Thanks for stopping by....

Flower pop-up

Hi crafting friends, 

I made this card for the CCEE Stampers blog challenge.

To celebrate the fall equinox, create any fall / autumn card!

I have made my card a spring card with autumn colours for this theme challenge as it is spring in Australia.

I made the front embellishment with the Lawn Fawn dies - Shadow Box spring add on.

Inside I have used the 1160 Flower Pivot Panels die from Karen Burniston, for the floral pop up.

Don't forget to check out the CCEE Stampers blog to see the rest of the creations the CCEE Stampers have created this week. You can also see more details of their creations on their individual blogs.

Liz Williams

Lois Bak

Lynn McAuley

Frances Byrne

Kelly Santi

Maryann Einam- You are here

Thanks for stopping by....

Get Well Spots

Hello,

Welcome to another challenge for the CCEE Stampers blog.

International Dot Day - show us your cards with a circle,

polka dots or anything round! 

For my card I have pulled out an older Sizzix circle flips its 2 die. I then added some dies to make this card a getwell card.

Don't forget to check out the CCEE Stampers blog to see the rest of the creations the CCEE Stampers have created this week. You can also see more details of their creations on their individual blogs.

Liz Williams

Lois Bak

Lynn McAuley

Frances Byrne

Kelly Santi

Maryann Einam- You are here

Thanks for stopping by....

Male Celebration day

Hi Crafting Friends

It is time to join the design team on the CCEE Stampers blog for this week’s challenge.

This week, create a masculine birthday card to celebrate her son turning 18 Kelly asks that we use 1 (one) or 8 (eight) of anything on our cards!

I have made an aged male card, suitable for any occasion. On the front I have stamped an Art Impressions image - Grillfather and used dies to create the panel.

Some interactive fun inside with dies from Karen Burniston 

1181 - Little Labels Pop-up

1110 - Happy Hour Charms

1135 - Fast Food Charms

Don't forget to check out the CCEE Stampers blog to see the rest of the creations the CCEE Stampers have created this week. You can also see more details of their creations on their individual blogs.

Liz Williams

Lois Bak

Lynn McAuley

Frances Byrne

Kelly Santi

Maryann Einam- You are here

Thanks for stopping by....

Double vertical stepper

Hi Crafting friends,

My card today is for the challenge on the CCEE Stampers blog. Kelly is the hostess this month.

  Today is International Toy Testing Day ~

show us your cards with a toy/toys on them!

I have be spending some time looking at youtube videos made by Sam Calcott - Mixed up craft

I found this one I had to try a double vertical stepper I first saw the 7 x 5 but I made mine 6 x 6 then I found the video Sam had made of the 6x6.

I had a pack of designer paper K & Company with a few pages of diecuts. The Christmas tree fitted perfectly in the center. I added the Lawn Fawn Holidays Helpers for this Christmas card.

On the back I have used some of the paper die cuts pieces from the pack for decoration and for a spot to sign the card.

Don't forget to check out the CCEE Stampers blog to see the rest of the creations the CCEE Stampers have created this week. You can also see more details of their creations on their individual blogs.

Liz Williams

Lois Bak

Lynn McAuley

Frances Byrne

Kelly Santi

Maryann Einam- You are here

Thanks for stopping by....

Remembering Pluto

Hi Crafting  Friends

Today on the CCEE Stampers blog Frances has the last challenge for the month.

According to the Days of the Year web site, yesterday 24th August was Pluto Demoted Day, this day marks the occasion in 2006 when Pluto was demoted from being a planet to a dwarf planet. For our challenge today, create a card that has a space theme.

I went stash diving into my designer papers for the background for this card. Because I wanted to show off the paper I made some simple elements using dies.

I have used the following Karen Burniston dies to create the interactive element.

1105 Rocket Pop - up

1109 Space Charms

1103 Enjoy the Ride

Don't forget to check out the CCEE Stampers blog to see the rest of the creations the CCEE Stampers have created this week. You can also see more details of their creations on their individual blogs.

Liz Williams

Lois Bak

Lynn McAuley

Frances Byrne

Kelly Santi

Maryann Einam- You are here

Thanks for stopping by today....

Penguin z fold

 My card is for today's challenge on the CCEE Stampers blog.

Apparently August is Peach month and Monday 22nd August is National Peach Day, so for our challenge this week create a card that features one or more things that begin with the letter "P" .. A punched image; patterned paper; pansy; paint; person or a product that is from a company whose name starts with “P”.

 I started this card by making the background using the northern lights background technique. Blending together distress oxide inks, mostly pink and purple with a little of green and blue. I then folded the base card into a z fold. Starting with a base card 12 x 12 scoring at 3 and 6 folding the front 1/2 back. Then adding the inked panels before adding the oval on the edge.

 I die cut an oval in black card and added an oval of designer paper of pink and purple snowflakes.

I the added the penguin to the oval panel, stamping it twice, once to fussy cut and colour and the other for the shadow. I then added the oval inside as a space to write a message.

Don't forget to check out the CCEE Stampers blog to see the rest of the creations the CCEE Stampers have created this week. You can also see more details of their creations on their individual blogs.

Liz Williams

Lois Bak

Lynn McAuley

Frances Byrne

Kelly Santi

Maryann Einam- You are here

Thanks for stopping by....

Just a note with foil

My card today is for the challenge on CCEE Stampers blog, where hostess Frances asks us to try a technique.

 A few months ago, Jennifer McGuire shared a technique using embossing folders. Let’s give it a try. You can find Jennifer's tutorial here. 

I have used copper foil card stock for the base card and Couture creations - Drifting Endless embossing folder. I added distress inks to highlight the areas after sanding. I then used the same inks to colour a piece of card before die cutting the sentiment. I die cut a circle panel using Sunny Studios - fancy frames and the inlaid them together to create the background for the sentiment. I the added an extra sentiment from Mama Elephant - cherry blossom branch stamp set.

Don't forget to check out the CCEE Stampers blog to see the rest of the creations the CCEE Stampers have created this week. You can also see more details of their creations on their individual blogs.

Liz Williams

Lois Bak

Lynn McAuley

Frances Byrne

Kelly Santi

Maryann Einam- You are here

Thanks for stopping by....