INK #289 - Mini

At Inkspirational we have MINI as our challenge theme for the next 2 weeks. I love this theme and the possibilities are endless!

I chose to go mini in size with my projects, making mini envelopes, using Sizzix Postale die set. I used papers from Scrapboys Old farm collection with frames to die cut the envelopes. I used several stamps from the Tim Holtz Tiny toadstools and Field note sets. Coloring done with my Posca pencils.

I encourage you to head over to the challenge blog to see what my INK-teamies have made.  

These envelopes are also for:
Krafty Chicks - #662 Use Stamps
Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday - May Anything Goes

3+2 gift tags

I've participated in 2 crafting online events this weekend and I'll share some of what I've made. Each year I struggle and give up on making my own gift tags, but this year I will make sure I do at least 50% of them. I think I'm going to make more tags, similar to those below.

1) 3 tages in kraft and white
First up a set of 3, super simple, just made with kraft and white paper, some dies and frantage for snow and decoration. Frantage is my favorite snow, both the pure white one and the one mixed with gold. I love how it melts with dimension and the sort of enamel look of it.
The tag die is from StudioLight, the tree is Tim Holtz, the snowflake I believe is Marianne, but not sure of the mitten.

These tags are for:
As You Like It Challenge - Favourite Way To Add Snow On A Winter Project

 

2) 2 gnome tags
These were so simple and quick to make. The die is a Norwegisn brand, Papirdesign. I just cut with white paper and scraps of patterned paper, colored the nose and beard. So easy!

These tags are for:
Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog - #47 Anything Christmas goes

INK #253 - Plaid

For our new challenge at Inkspirational we have the theme of PLAID, chosen by Marlena and yours truly. I love plaid patterns, or gingham or tartan or whatever you like to call it, and this time I chose it for the background and also the paper pieced outfit of the little girl from Stamping Bella.

For the most part I aim to buy gifts, but sometimes a gift card or money is the best option, and then it's nice to personalize it with a handmade giftcard- or money holder. This one is kept closed with white string. 

Plaid papers are from Maja Design, I used a scalloped border die from MFT, the others are Pinkfresh Studio.

Please head over to the challenge blog to see the my INK-teamies have made.  

This card is also for:
Fab n Funky - #540 Checks and/or Plaids
Moving along with the Times - #136 Anything But A Card
November Rudolph Days Challenge

INK #248 Retro

For our challenge at Inkspirational this fortnight, we have a word prompt: RETRO.

When I think of retro I think of spots and dots and women with beautifully styled hair.
I found such a lady on a DP I belive I had for close to a decade, so I cut her out, placed or onto a tag, then the tag was placed onto a bottle tag with red spotted paper. I heat embossed the sentiment with red, I thought it fit the image and being on a bottle tag.
My mum likes to use my bottle tags on wine she gifts on birthdays for her friends, it makes the gift more personal and is appreciated by her friends.

Please head over to the challenge blog to see the wonderful makes of my INK-teamies.  

This bottle tag is also for:
AAA Birthday - #29 NOT A CARD
Crafty Catz - #564 ANYTHING GOES with Optional Twist Use 2 or More Design Papers

Bottle tag

It's Monday and over at Catch the Bug that means we've got some "Anything but a card" inspiration for you. 

I used Mouse - candle, colored with Promarkers.
The paper is old and came free with a magazine several yeard back - I do like the combination of red, white and blue and dots.

This bottle tag is also for:
Creative Knockouts - #385 Anything goes

Holiday Chaos day 3 - Giftcard holder

Over at Catch the Bug we're in Christmas Chaos mode - we've prepared a week with daily challenges and lots of prizes to be won. The event stays open until January 2, 2021. This is a good opportunity to get those last minute Christmas projects made, or to get a head start on next year's.

For day 3 we have the "Anything but a card" theme. I made a gift card or money holder with the image sign it chibi reindeer. This image is perfect for adding a to and from message on the sign. Papers are from Maja Design.

This card is also for:
Christmas Crafts All Year Round - Gifts

Bottle tag - Chef Pierre

In general I'm struggling with making tags or bottle tags, there's so little to space to create on. But it's really practical to have some tags or bottle tags on hand, it makes a bottle gift of whatever more fun and personal.

I colored Chef Pierre Wine from Bugaboo with Promarkers and fussy cut him. I made a background using two stencils from Tim Holtz, one for the floor and one for the wall. The wall's color is quite subtle as I brushed rather than sponging with pink DI, hope you still can see it.

This bottle tag is also for:
Cute Card Thursday - #638 Masculine

Gift card holder - Christmas Trio Block

I've got 5 nephews and as they grow older it's quite difficult to come up with ideas for Christmas gifts. And when I ask what they want for Christmas, money is on the top of the list (and sometimes the only thing on the list).

So to make a money gift a bit more personal I'm making gift card/money holders. This one is being kept closed by small magnets. Here I used Christmas Trio Block from Bugaboo, colored with Promarkers. Papers are freebie ones. I also used red corrugated paper.

This is also for:
Fab n Funky - #482 Anything but a Card
Allsorts - #573 Ginghams, Stripes and Dots
Crafty Catz - #507 ANYTHING GOES - OPTIONAL: SPOTS AND/OR STRIPES