AAA Birthday Challenge #44 - Embossing

 Hello!

It's time for the final AAA Birthday challenge of 2022 - who would have thought!

I used a very old embossing folder as the starting point for my card and chose grey card stock as I planned for it to be a masculine card.

Well that changed then! I just love the look of the die cut feminine florals against the industrial background look of the embossing.

All the die cuts are from Funky Fossil - Doodled Blooms and Happy Birthday - as are the clear gems too.

Be sure to pop over to check out the gorgeous makes from the AAA Birthday DT and guest designer Izzy - HERE. You'll be inspired for sure. 

Thanks for looking today. Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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AAA Birthday Challenge #43 - Monochrome

 Hello!

Time for the November challenge at AAA Birthday.

Although I've gone with the usual shades of black for my card monochrome for this challenge can be shades of any one colour.

The little elephant holding the balloon is so adorable and I've grounded him on a strip of washi tape.

There is a load more inspiration for this challenge over on the AAA Birthday blog - HERE. And our guest designer Katrina has created a beautiful autumn themed birthday card.

Thanks for looking. Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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Uniko - Stencil Release & Giveaway

 Hello!

So today is release day for Uniko's November Stencils.

Here they all are:

I've a couple more cards to share in case you've not quite made up your mind yet.

This first card uses the beautiful Large Snowflake Two stencil with some additional stamped interest from Background Builders Winter Wonderland.

My second card uses the MOD Background Builder stencil combined with the So Much stamp set.

Now how about that giveaway.

 Leave a comment on all the DT blogs or social media posts - find them all HERE. Bev will be randomly selecting one lucky winner to receive all of the stencils being released today. You have until Midnight Wednesday 9th November to leave comments and the winner will be announced on Thursday 10th November 2022. 

Thanks so much for looking today.

Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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Uniko - Introducing Large Snowflake 1 & Large Snowflake 2 Stencils

 Hello!

Welcome to the final day of introductions to Uniko's November stencil release.

Today there are two of the most beautiful snowflake stencils to choose from - you're going to want them both!

I've a couple of cards to share:

For my first card I used Large Snowflake Two the snowflake mask to get the shadow effect and then placed the stencil over to add in some more defined colour to the centre. I then stamped and die cut the greeting using BIG & BOLD Snow.

My second card uses Large Snowflake One with the same colours and a similar technique - stencilling the focal image and using the mask to create a subtle background.

Well that's all the introductions complete. Come back tomorrow for the release day and details about a super giveaway.

Thanks for looking.

Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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Uniko - Introducing Flower Power #6 Stencil

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Welcome to day 2 of introductions to Uniko's November stencil release.

A welcome addition to the Flower Power Series. The #6 stencil has the opportunity to layer up just like its matching stamp set.

Check out my cards:

Once I'd finished inking up the stencil I used the BIG & BOLD Happy die to cut through the card. I also cut a few more layers of the background die to add extra dimension.

I kept the same autumnal colours for my second card and built up a spray up the left hand side. I then used the templates that come with this set to add a shadowy effect. The sentiment is from Birthday Wishes.

So just one more introduction to go. And I think tomorrow's is perhaps my favourite - think chilly!

Thanks so much for looking today.

Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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Uniko - Introducing MOD Background Builder Stencil

 Hello

Welcome to the first day of introductions to Uniko's November stencil release.

I love the symmetry of this stencil and created a couple of cards in shades of blue and green.

I left this first card without a sentiment as I thought it could be used as a notelet. The next card I added Congratulations from Everyday Sentiments.

So what do you think? A really useful addition to your stencil stash I'm thinking.

Come back tomorrow for the next introduction - one to match Uniko's fabulous Flower Power series.

Thanks for looking. 

Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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AAA Birthday Challenge #42 - A Favourite Technique

 Hello!

It's time for the next challenge at AAA Birthday.

I have quite a few favourite techniques, but for this card I plumped for using washi with dies.

So the first thing I did was to cover a piece of card with washi strips. I like the effect when the washi is stuck diagonally.

Next I die cut the happy birthday and floral elements from the washi covered card.

To finish it all off I added one of the washi tapes to card and used it as a mat.

So what's your favourite technique? I hope you'll share it and join in with this fun challenge.

Go check out the fabulous inspiration from the AAA Birthday DT and our wonderful Guest Designer Asa - HERE.

Thanks for looking today. Stay safe and keep crafting!

Jane

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