The Lovebirds!

Well hello fellow crafter's, are you intrigued by the title?.... then read on :)
I have two more cards for the Clean and Simple card class and the first one is also for Less is More this week which is a one layer card and must feature 'Birds'. Now for the love bit..... at the weekend we received the exciting news that our nephew and his girlfriend have got engaged so this helped me to decide on a theme for my birdie card :)

Yes I got inky for this card so something a little different for me, this technique was from day 5 of card class and used Distress inks and the blender tool with a little water added for a watercolour effect. The birds and branch are embossed first using Versafine  tuxedo black and clear EP on Watercolour card which was quite nerve-wracking as Versafine dries quickly at the best of times without the help of super absorbent card!!!
I hope Mandi and Chrissie don't mind the branch floating on the card, I added a second for good measure!

I'm also entering this into Barbles challenge at Kinsale Creations... I've been thinking along the lines of silhouette birds so LIM came along at the right time :)

This second card is an idea I've had for a few days and is a mid month reminder for the 'New Year, New Start' challenge at St Luke's Charity Card Challenge

It just so happens that today's class is to make your own embellishments whilst keeping it CAS ...they must have read my mind!!

I've used a chipboard circle (thick card packaging) and some blue cellophane (Christmas wrapping) to make a sweet and stamped a sentiment through an aperture in the front for the sentiment inside and out :)
The twine is a great design idea from class so I had to try that too :)

We'd love to see you join in the challenge over at St Luke's... you can recycle anything on your card that was destined for the bin, it doesn't have to be left over from Christmas!

Right best get the first card written and ready to post tomorrow.... looking forward to a family wedding, not had one for a few years now....wonder if they need someone to make the invites????

Thanks for your visit I really appreciate your comments :)

Jenny X

Cards for Class

Hi crafty peeps :)

I signed up for the Clean and Simple Card-making Class this week but, as it was already day 4 I have some catching up to do, I'm going to make the cards for each class but they won't necessarily be in the right order!!

This first card is based on the sketch from day 1

It's also inspired by the current photo challenge at Paper Smooches Sparks challenge
and will fit nicely in at Simon Says Stamp which is Spots &/or Stripes.

I've used a small stamp in Sugar rush to make the toadstools and drew in the stalks, the background is just made using various sized circles dies/punches.... I just love red and white polka patterns, which is why I think these little guys are cute :)

My second card to share is from Day 3 which is to use inspiration to make a Clean and Simple card so off I went to Pinterest and found this photo ... oh for my hallway to look like this *sigh*

I turned the design through 90 degrees and used it as inspiration along with the technique of making your own faux chipboard to create this card.

I have to say this is a cool technique to try...  the die I used could easily cut chipboard but because I wanted a tone on tone effect I used thin white card stacked and stuck together with the last layer being the blue card ... not sure if it was quicker than fiddling about with foam pads but I think the effect is worth the difference :)

Right well that's all from me so far, the class is packed with tips and great ideas to get my head around and you should see some of the amazing samples already in the gallery as well as the gorgeous cards from class tutors Jennifer McGuire, Kristina Werner and Julie Ebersole

Thanks for looking and have a great weekend :)

Jenny X