2021 at Unstampabelles

 Time to start the New Year off at Unstampabelles with our first challenge. It's 'Anything Goes'. So the 'Worlds your Oyster' as the saying goes!!

Here is my inspiration for you.

It's another Happy New Year card crafted for a friend. The image is from the CMF range. I placed it on a pre scored card with a lovely scalloped edging and trimmed it with a fancy gold peel off.

I hope you'll be tempted to join us. There is always a gift voucher for first prize. The only rule is no stamps please, including digis. We are UNSTAMPabelles.

Keep Safe everyone and Keep Crafting to stay sane!!

#53 CD Sunday Plus

 Good Morning crafters. I hope everyone is fit and well and staying at home....it's too cold to go out anyway!! You may as well stay home and craft. Why not join us for our challenge this week at CD Sunday Plus. As usual it's Anything Goes as long as use something from a CD, USB or Digi Download somewhere on your project. You must also tell us what your source is please. 

Here is my inspiration for you.

I was asked to make some New Year cards for a facebook friend and this was one of the selections. The card was made using s digi download from Crafts U Print. It was really simple to make and I hadn't to add a lot to it really except for the border.  The border peel off has been in my stash for eons as I don't use a lot of peel offs these days.

I hope you can join us and for more inspiration pop over the the main CD Sunday Plus blog ( link in sidebar)

If you visit and leave a comment ....Thank You....Your comments art always read and appreciated.

Have a great week in lockdown!!! 

#52 CD Sunday Plus

 I hope you are all coping with lockdown and you are all Covid free. We at CD Sunday Plus have been kept busy crafting. I hosted the last challenge and you have really made life difficult for me. There are some wonderful projects. Thank you all for joining us. I hope you will support this times host, Margaret. As usual it's Anything Goes bas long as you use something from a CD, USB or Digi Download somewhere on your project and let us know your source.

Here is my inspiration for you.

To make this card I used a download from Crafts You Print. It had extra elements with it so I was able to decoupage the sentiment and keys. I added the peel off letters and numbers. The card was completed with the musical a die cut which had kindly been sent to me as a RAK from a fellow CD Sunday Plus teamie. Thank you for your kindness!!!

For more inspiration please pop over to our main page at CD Sunday Plus (link in sidebar)

If you are visiting and leaving a comment . Thank you . All comments are read and appreciated.

Have a crafty time in lockdown.

Emjoy!!!

#51 CD Sunday Plus

 Good Morning everyone and a Happy New Year to you all. Let's hope this year is going to be a better one for all of us.

Our first challenge of the year at CD Sunday Plus is hosted by my good self. As usual we have an Anything Goes theme . The only rule is that you use something from a CD, USB or Digi download on your project. Also please tell us your source.

Here is my inspiration for you.

I started with green card stock....think it was from a pack of card from Lidls'. I rounded the two corners with my trusty corner punch. I then added a matt of red card which I had embossed with a dotty folder. I rounded these corners too. The green background strip and image are from an Ooh La La Cd . The artwork is by Paula Oakley. The greeting is a piece of ribbon which I've had in my stash for eons.

I hope you will join us this time. There is more inspiration for you on the main challenge blog (link in sidebar).

Enjoy crafting and I look forward to visiting your blogs soon.

#107 Unstampabelles

 It's a new month and time for a new challenge at Unstampabelles. This time we would like to see 'Joy' on your projects. The twist is a musical one. You could use, for example: carol singers, instruments, drummer boys, bird song etc. Anything that shows music bringing Joy!!

Here is my inspiration for you.

I have used an image and background from Hunky Dorey. The die cut musical notes embellishments was kindly sent to me by one of  the design team at CD Sunday Plus. Thank you....you are a star!!.

I hope you will join us this month and don't forget NO STAMPS when you create your project as we are UN stampabelles.

Wishing you all an early Peaceful Christmas and Healthy 2021. Keep safe everyone this Festive Season.

Have a crafty month and I look forward to being with you all again in 2021.

# 50 CD Sunday Plus

 Good Morning and it's time for our new challenge at CD Sunday Plus. As usual it's Anything Goes as long as you use a CD, Digi download or USB some on your project. Don't forget to tell us your source please. 

Here is my inspiration for you.

The main image and background are from Hunky Dorey. For the greeting I used a CD from Ooh La La 'Christmas Presence'.

I would like to wish you all a peaceful Christmas and a Healthy New Year. Keep safe and well everyone.

I look forward to visiting your blogs and if you are visiting me and leave a comment. Thank y You. Your comments are always read and appreciated.

Have fun crafting!

CD Sunday Plus #49

 A new challenge for you all at CD Sunday Plus. I'm a bit late posting this but as it's my birthday I think I'll be forgiven!!

As usual it's Anything Goes as long as you use something from a CD , USB or digi download.

Here is my inspiration for you.

I have used the CD 'Say it with Words' from Ooh La La. The background paper is also from the CD. I had some dotty ribbon in my stash and thought I'd make a fancy bow to add a bit of interest. I love the quote. It says:

'Without the rain

There wouldn't be rainbows'

                                      This is very appropriate for the World at the moment.

I hope you will join our challenge this time and I look forward to seeing all your wonderful projects. If you visit and leave a comment, Thank You, Your comments are always read and appreciated.

                                                     Have a safe week and enjoy crafting !!

Unstampabelles #106

 A new month already and therefore it's time for a new challenge at Unstampabelles. 

The theme remains positive and we would like you to 'Believe' . This can be a person or a myth or fairy tale. the optional twist is to use an unusual fold. There is always a prize of a craft gift voucher for the random winner  and a top choice by the design team.

Here is my inspiration for you.

When asked by my children, ' Mummy, Do you believe in Santa Claus' My reply was/ is always 'Yes' Why? Because if you don't believe you won't get any presents!! This has always been my mantra!! And who doesn't love presents and the magic of Christmas. So 'Yes. I believe in Santa Claus'.

My unusual fold is a LONG card with a scalloped bottom. I don't make many of this size as I never have an envelope to fit. It was the same this time. So I had to make my own matching envelope.

I hope you'll be inspired to join our challenge. I look forward to visiting your craft blogs and reading about what you 'Believe' in.

Have  a crafty month and stay safe out there in this scary world!!

#48 CD Sunday Plus

 Time for a new challenge at CD Sunday Plus.

 I hope you are all staying sane during these 'challenging' times!!

Our challenge as usual is Anything Goes as long as you use, however small, something from either a CD, USB or digi download to support your project. Please remember, as fabulous as they are, no digi layouts only physical projects will be considered for our Top Three choices. This time our lovely leader Carol will be hosting and choosing the Top Three.

Here is my inspiration for you.

The card is A4 portrait orientation and the background and tag are from Hunky Dory. I used a lovely CD by Debbie Moore 'Art Deco Christmas Dreams' for the sentiment. It has a beautiful frame around it. This one will be winging it's way to my second cousin, Richette, in America. Richette. She treasures my handmade cards. 

Although a wee bit younger than me she is my Mum's cousin. Her Uncle emigrated to USA in the late 1800's and met his bride to be there, a lovely French lady, who's family had also emigrated at that time. I knew of them through family stories but noone had been in touch with them ever. I discovered them through Genes Reunited and the rest shall I say is history. 

Hope you are surviving lockdown again. Hopefully by Christmas things should be looking better. 

Remember 'HANDS, FACE, SPACE' will save lives.

Have a crafty week everyone xx

#47 CD Sunday Plus

  Good Morning. It's time for our next challenge at CD Sunday plus. As usual it's Anything Goes as long as you use something from a CD , USB or digi download on your project. Please note digital layouts that are not made into a finished product are not accepted. Please refer to our rules on the main page (link in sidebar)

Here is my inspiration for  you.

The main card is white card stock. The image and background paper and greeting are from a CD by Joanne Sheen 'Victorian Christmas Cards'.

I hope you are all keeping safe and sane during these scary times.

Have a fun week crafting and I look forward to visiting your blogs soon to take a peek at your latest projects .

#46 CD Sunday Plus

 Good Morning crafters. It's for a new challenge at CD Sunday Plus and our host this time is Margaret. 

The challenge is Anything Goes as long as you use something from a CD, USB or digi download when you are making your project. Don't forget you must tell us your source. Also please note Rule No.3 the entry must be a finished papercraft product e.g. a card, ATC, box, scrapbook page, altered notebook etc.

Here is my inspiration for you.

I have a made a square card using green card stock. The background paper and image are from a Joanne Sheen CD 'Victorian Christmas Cards' and the sentiment is from a CD by Ooh La La 'Christmas Presence'.

I hope you have a great week crafting and are keeping safe.

Enjoy x

#105 Unstampabelles

 Good Evening or Good Morning everyone wherever you may be. Another month gone so it's time for our next challenge at Unstampabelles. Where has this year gone!! I for one will be glad when it's over as I've not been out of my house since March except for sitting in the garden. Hey Ho! Life eh!!

On to the next challenge. This time we would like you to think of the word INSPIRE!  In particular who or what inspired to get into the world of Paper Crafting. The Twist this time is to use the word Inspire on a Thank You card or Tag.

Here is my Inspiration for you.

My 'Thank You' tag is simply made using white card stock shaped with a corner punch. I covered it with paper from my stash. The 'Thank You' die is from Joanne Sheen added to a piece of red card stock. I googled the word Inspire and came up with this image with I snipped and mounted on to white card. Finally I punched a hole in the top and threading red string from my Christmas ribbon stash box.

When I started Paper Crafting with a passion I had no idea of the journey it would lead me on. I was first inspired by the technique of Pergamano. The delicate imagery that is created with this technique really appealed to me. As Paper Crafting began to take over my life I began wanting my creations to be completed more quickly. I found that Pergamano was time taking , beautiful but it needed time. So I expanded my techniques and knowledge to take on more Paper Crafting styles. I still have all my Pergamano tools and maybe one day I will go back to it. Who knows where our next path will lead us.

I hope you will enjoy taking part in this challenge. There is always a prize for the random drawn winner . Don't forget our one rule 'No Stamps please' We are UNSTAMPabelles.

Take care out there in this crazy world.

 Wash Your Hands, Wear a Mask and Keep your Distance!!! Then we will all stay safe.

Enjoy crafting !

CD Sunday Plus #45

 Good Morning everyone. It's time for our next challenge at CD Sunday Plus. It's 'Anything Goes' as long you use either a CD, USB or digi download when making your project. Also don't forget to tell us your source.

Here is my inspiration for you.

I used a square, scalloped. pre scored card as my base. The background and image are from the fabulous CD by Ooh La La 'Say it with words'. 

The Quotation:

 "Perhaps STRENGTH doesn't lie in never having been broken....

 .....but in the courage to grow STRONG in the broken places."

It's my turn to host this challenge and I'm looking forward to visiting your blogs to see your creations. 

Have a lovely week and stay safe!!

#44 CD Sunday Plus

 Good Morning Crafters. I hope everyone is keeping safe and well in these crazy times. WE are still merrily crafting away at CD Sunday Plus and the challenge as usual is 'Anything Goes'. The rule is that you use something from a CD, USB or download when creating your project. 

Here is  my inspiration for you.

I used a white pre folded scalloped card as my base. The CD used is from Debbie Moore 'Art Deco Christmas Dreams' I have also used some adorable scorable card from Hunkydory.

I have added some mustard Hunkydory card in strips on top of the background poinsettia paper to add interest. I then placed a poinsettia centrally and an oblong poinsettia spray in the top left corner. Then I placed the sentiment bottom right. I finally added gold gems to the central image and mustard strips.

Jo is our hostess with the mostess for this challenge and I'm sure she is looking forward to visiting you soon to see what you've been inspired to make. Don't forget it doesn't have to be a card . It could be a plaque, ATC, Journal page, scrap book layout etc etc. As long as you follow the rules. For more inspiration pop over the main blog at CD Sunday Plus ( link in sidebar).

Have a great week crafting and if you leave a comment Thank You. All comments are read and appreciated.

#104 Unstampabelles

Are you ready for another challenge at Unstampabelles/ It's a new month so a new challenge for you.

Our challenge title is Phoenix (rising from the ashes)

This could be salvaging a craft disaster, getting a career after a slow start, recovering from an illness i.e Breast Cancer or even celebrating a Divorce. So let your imagination run wild with this one. The optional twist is to use an embossing folder

Here is my inspiration for you.

This a an A4 card with background paper from Hunky Dory. The sentiment/verse is one I have in my stash and sadly I have used it several times to send to girl friends who have been  fighting this nasty disease! 

I added the pink ribbon to create a hanger for the plaque verse. This could be removed from the card quite easily.

This is just one idea. For more inspiration pop over to Unstampabelles (link in sidebar) to see ideas from the Design Team. Remember NO STAMPS please as we are UNSTAMPabelles.

Have a great time creating and I look forward to visiting your blogs real soon. Thank you for visiting and if you leave a comment , Thank You, they are all read and appreciated. 

#43 CD Sunday Plus

Good Morning crafters. It's time for our latest challenge at CD Sunday Plus. As usual it's 'Anything Goes' as long as you use something from a CD, USB or digi download and tell us your source. It doesn't have to be the main focus of your make, which means it could be the background, tag or sentiment etc.

Here is my inspiration for you.

                    ( This is looking a bit too blue as the light wasn't good when I took the photo.)

I started with A4 card stock and folded it portrait. Then I was having a browse through my Hunky Dory insert papers and found this lovely delicate image of an Owl in Winter. I thought it would make a lovely Christmas card. I've not used the inserts before as the main image but I think it worked.

The tag/sentiment  is from an Ooh La La CD 'Xmas Presence'. I added silver ribbon and a star gem to the tag. Et Voila!!

For more inspiration pop over to the CD Sunday Plus Home page to see what the rest of the team have created. (link in side bar) Remember it doesn't have to be a card it could be anything paper craft related.

Have a good week and take care out there!!

#42 CD Sunday Plus

Good Morning crafters. It's time for our next challenge at CD Sunday Plus. This time it's hosted by our lovely Jocelyn and as usual it's 'Anything Goes' as long as you use something from a CD, USB or digi download anywhere on your creation.

Here is my inspiration for you.

I started with a white card blank and added a scalloped matt of blue. Then printed a background from a CD by Ooh La 'Christmas Presence'. I have started making my Christmas cards during lockdown and I found this lovely Nativity scene in my Hunky Dory stash.

It's from there decoupage range. It's been an age since I did any decoupage so this turned into a real treat for me and got my mojo going any. Think it's been in lockdown too!!

I printed off the tag from the same CD and added some silver ribbon which had the silver angels wings and stars attached. It was a roll I had in my stash from Lidls.

I hope I've inspired. Maybe you've started Christmas early too like me!!

Check out the rest of the Design Teams creations at CD Sunday Plus for more inspiration.( link in sidebar)

I hope you're enjoying a relaxing Sunday. Thank you for visiting and if you leave a comment an extra thank you. All your comments are read and appreciated.

Enjoy your crafting!!!

Unstampabelles

Good Evening everyone to all in the UK and Good Morning to Tasmania. Our new challenge at Unstampabelles begins today and this time it's 'Good News'. The optional twist is to make your own background. As usual there is a gift voucher prize for the winner.

Here is my inspiration for you.

I began with A4 white card stock and folded it landscape orientation. I used a corner punch to round the corners.

I then created the background using embossed card and corner die cuts. I then added gem stones.

I used a template to cut two large hearts.....one blue and one white. (This was a commissioned card and the customer asked for it to include blue, hence my colour palette.) Then I die cut the Love heart and smaller blue heart. The sparkly number 60 was then added to the blue heart.

I generated the two Greetings using the CD Card Making Factory DeLuxe.

I hope you'll be joining us this month. Please click on the link Unstampabelles in the sidebar to see what the rest of the team have created.

Take care out there!!!!

Happy Crafting!

CD Sunday Plus

Good Morning everyone. Well it's great to back with you all again. I've been having P.C. problems . So I have not been able to access my blog. 

It's time for our next challenge at CD Sunday Plus and as usual it's 'Anything Goes' as long as you use something from a CD, USB or Download in your creation. It could be a card, altered book, boxes, ATC, scrap book  anything as long as you use something, however small, from the aforementioned.

Here is my inspiration for you.

I began with a scalloped square card. The background and image are from Hunky Dory. The CD element is the Greeting which is from a lovely CD by Joanne Sheen 'Holly Hill Pond'. This is a great go to CD and I use it quite often.

I hope you can join us and I look forward to visiting your blogs soon.

Take care out there.

Happy Crafting!!

#35 CD Sunday Plus

Good Morning everyone. It's time for our next challenge at CD Sunday Plus. I am hosting this time and I'm looking forward to seeing all your wonderful creations. As usual it's Anything Goes as long as you use something from a CD, USB or Download in your creation. It could be a card, altered book, boxes, ATC, scrap book  anything as long as you use something, however small, from the aforementioned.

Here is my inspiration for you.

I started with A4 white card stock and folded landscape orientation. I added some checkered background paper from my stash. The framing was something I found in my box of die cuts from eons ago. I am not sure which dies they are from. I cut both diagonally and placed one in each corner. The image is from Crafts You Print  with Artwork by Tracey Hutchins. The tags were included so I cut them out and placed at the bottom right corner. The blank one will be used to add a name later when I decide who it's going to.

I hope you be inspired to join us. Thank you for visiting and if you leave a comment thank you.....all comments are raed and appreciated.

Stay safe everyone and don't forget if you do venture outside to stay a safe distance from others. Take care.

Have a crafty week!!