Gemma C

MFT Sketch Challenge 317

January 27, 2017June 27, 2017 Gemma C

I'm combining both the MFT challenges with my card today. I stamped three images from the MFT Cool Cat stamp set, and coloured them with copics. I used greys to match the colour challenge. Next, I die cut three MFT stitched rectangle frames. I blended on colours from the colour challenge, fading to white for an… Continue reading MFT Sketch Challenge 317

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Cute Fruit and Glitter Embossing

January 24, 2017June 27, 2017 Gemma C

I'm on the Seven Hills Crafts blog today with a fun card featuring the Paper Smooches Cute Fruit stamp set. Check out all the details here.

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Pink Candles Wish

January 22, 2017January 22, 2017 Gemma C

I'm joining in with the challenge at Addicted to CAS today. Their code word is Wish. I started by blending pink distress inks onto a piece of card, flicking it with water to create some details. I did the same with another piece of card, this time using yellow and oranges. Using the MFT Birthday… Continue reading Pink Candles Wish

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MFT Sketch Challenge 316

January 20, 2017January 20, 2017 Gemma C

Hello, today I have a card following sketch 316 at the MFT Challenge Blog, and also the colours from the Color Throwdown Challenge, no. 426. I decided to use a stencil to create the circle shown on the sketch. I used a circle die to create a stencil, then used the MFT English Brick Wall… Continue reading MFT Sketch Challenge 316

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Year of the Rooster

January 18, 2017August 18, 2017 Gemma C

I always enjoy making a Chinese New Year card each year. I love using vibrant red with gold, such rich colours look fabulous. This year, I wanted a fun card that my nephew would like. The Luna Elephants stamp set by Mama Elephant is perfect. I started by stamping three roosters with memento tuxedo black… Continue reading Year of the Rooster

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Birthday Present with Mini Tag

January 17, 2017January 17, 2017 Gemma C

I had an idea for a card featuring a birthday present and a mini gift tag. I searched through my craft stash but didn't have a present stamp big enough, so instead got creative. Head over to the Seven Hills Crafts blog to see how I put this card together.

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MFT Colour Challenge 61

January 15, 2017August 18, 2017 Gemma C

I'm having fun joining in with the MFT challenges at the moment, as you can probably tell! I've been collecting the MFT mini ink cubes and have a nice selection now, so was excited to see I had three of the colours for this challenge. I started by blending coral crush and persimmon inks onto… Continue reading MFT Colour Challenge 61

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MFT Sketch Challenge 315

January 13, 2017June 27, 2017 Gemma C

I'm joining in with the MFT Sketch Challenge 315 today. I also thought it would be fun to combine it with the Color Throwdown Challenge. I chose some patterned paper from the MFT Itsy Bitsy Polka Dot paper pack. With the yellow piece, I cut a strip to go on the edge of a card… Continue reading MFT Sketch Challenge 315

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Musical Birthday

January 10, 2017January 10, 2017 Gemma C

Today I have a musical card to share over on the Seven Hills Crafts Blog. Please head over to the blog to see how I put this card together Products used on the card: MFT Stitched Strip die-namic Altenew Birthday Greetings MFT Musical Notes

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MFT Sketch Challenge 314

January 5, 2017June 27, 2017 Gemma C

I'm joining in with the MFT Sketch Challenge today. I die cut two tags with the MFT Stitched Traditional Tags die-namics, one from white card and the other from turquoise glitter paper. On the white tag, I stamped a bear from the MFT Beary Special Birthday stamp set and coloured it with copics. I added… Continue reading MFT Sketch Challenge 314