Rub me tender, rub me sweet...

Caardvarks - Rub Ons...

Well, you can probably guess what's up at Caardvarks! Rubons, baby. Show us some fun work with ---Rubons---! Please have your entries linked in the comments section of this post by November 30th.

Well hopefully I'm not too late for this entry....

I started with Sassafras lass ('in stitches') papers, I used frolic for the base card and some of the other colours for the backing of sentiment and the flower.

I have used RubOn alphabet for the sentiment, I then cut with my nestabilities and put it through flower embossing folder. I backed it with scallop nestabilities in Brownie.

I die cut decorative accent in glitter card and adhered to front. I put the sentiment on 3d foam.

The flower is die cut from some of the stitches paper and coordinating vellum, I like the soft look this gives. The large Brad in the centre I have Rubbed On another sentiment. From HOTP words, hearts & flowers.

Thanks for stopping by!

Papertake - Tree

Papertake - O Christmas Tree!

Wow, that was a good response! We had some lovely cards again this week! Thanks to everyone who took part!!This weeks challenge is Christmas Trees! (sorry, I know that one of the other challenge blogs have done tree's this week but the challenges are set for the design team a week in advance! Sorry folks!) Anyway, if you'd like to take part, we'd love to see your creations!

I created the frame with my nesatabilities and the tree from cuttlekids die. Added some glitter and raised on 3d foam to DCWV paper.

OOOOOOooooooooohhhhhhhh - New Stash.....

Well I have the privilege of receiving the full set of Nestabilities dies in the post over the weekend and have not stopped playing... Cutting paper, embossing paper, cutting paper embossing paper, cutting paper and stamping on it.....

I have created a few cards but have even more bits that aren't finished, will upload more when I do....

Thank for stopping by!

DCM challenges

I've covered two challenges here, I haven't spent much time blogging but have been playing with paper and have quite a lot to upload....

DCM - Golden Highlights

Going back over my cards I seem to have a liking for gold as an accent colour. So this week I'd like you to make a card for any season or occasion but must include gold somewhere. It could be a brad, metallic card, heat embossing, ribbon, anything at all as long as it's gold.

Santa's Little Extra Helper no 5: Baubles, Bells & Bows

The cards that are being shown for Keryn's Golden Highlights dare are beautiful and show just how the smallest touch of gold can lift a design and make it extra-special. There's still plenty of time to join in with that one as we're only halfway through a DCM week! However, if you're ready for another little challenge, or still need some help getting those Christmas cards made then Santa's Little Extra Helper is here again with a new theme for you to work on
This week we'd love to see you making cards on the theme of

Baubles, Bells & Bows

See how much of a dent you can make in the "I need to make X number of Christmas cards" list with this one.

I saw this idea in a magazine and just had to try my interpretation.

stars were die cut and glued o gold mirri and I cut them into circles raised on 3d foam. The sentiment and string & bows were drawn on free hand.

Paper from DCWV and embellished with gold peel off sticker.

Thanks for looking, come back soon!

Baby Girl

Pocket card

I have wanted to try a pocket card like this and was asked to make a card for a friend, so gave it a go. Most of it is die cuts (surprise!) I just love using them, can't help myself!

It's quite simple to create, I used the length of 12" x 4" this way it fits into c5 envelope when folded.

It is folded with a flap at the front. I only used small pieces of patterned paper to cover front & flap and a little on the insert... to allow room for writing message.

The back was a little trial & error but I'm quite pleased with result. It opens flat for posting and allows the card to stand at a slight angle.

This bear must be one of my favourites I find that I go for it quite a lot, it's just too cute. I cut and layered in different colours and even added a little patch & perforated down the front.

Thanks for looking and all your thoughtful comments!

Curvy card Attempt

Curvy Pile of Parcels

This card is to cover two challenges... Curvy Card Competition over at Louly & the dare over at Daring cardmakers...

Santa's Little Helper is still trying to motivate us into getting those Christmas cards made and this week our subject is

Piles of Parcels

we'd like you to put some gorgeous, tempting, beautifully wrapped Christmas parcels on your cards this time.

Unfortunately I don't have the template for the curvy card but attempted it myself it's free hand drawn and cut. The hinge is at the top so it's different really. Thanks & congrats to Louly for the design.

I had fun with all the little parcels, lots of papers and glitter gel pen of course!

Thanks for looking and all of your wonderful comments!

Acetate Snowflakes

Papertake Snowy Days...

Snowy Days!

Hi everyone, thanks for all the great cards you've made for the challenge last week, they really are lovely!This weeks challenge is Snow! Snowy scenes, snowmen, snowflakes etc etc. Come on everyone! Let it snow!!

Here's my snowy creation, I started with the acetate so I had a floaty scene. I scored and stamped the snowflakes and swirls with white StazOn.

I ripped the white textured paper to create fallen snow and the other embellishments are die cuts with lots of glitter (of course!). I placed a folded sheet of snowflake paper to give room for writing your sentiment!

Thanks for looking and for all your wonderful comments, I love them! Pop back soon, Kim