Halloween Cuckoo Clock

 Hello friends and welcome back!

 Today I'm sharing the Halloween card I made for hubby. 👻

I love cuckoo clocks but don't do very well with the constant tick tock of the pendulum.  I just can't stand repetitive noises, it drives me crazy! 😀  So you can imagine that this Cuckoo Cottage release by Spellbinders is just up my alley, all the beauty of a cuckoo clock but none of the noise 😊 And what you can't see, from these still pics, is that the pendulum moves to and fro, just like a regular cuckoo clock.  I really love the way it came out!

To make this clock I used the following materials:

Spellbinders - Cuckoo Cottage die set

Spellbinders - Halloween Tick Tock die set

Kat Scrappiness - Happy Halloween w/shadow

Google - Background

GinaK. Designs - couloured cardstocks

Hunkydory - silver cardstock for the chains

I love this Halloween die from Kat Scrappiness.  Love that it layers and love the font - so perfectly creepy for Halloween 👻  I made this into a 5" x 7" card so there was some of the background visible around the cuckoo clock.  Hubby also likes cuckoo clocks so I kinda knew that he was going to like this card, and he did!

That is all for today.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Crafty hugs,

Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round ~ Run, Run Rudolph

   Hello and welcome to this month's Christmas challenge at

 Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round.  

Our inspiration song for November's challenge is 𝅘𝅥𝅮𝅘𝅥𝅯 Run, Run Rudolph 𝅘𝅥𝅮𝅘𝅥𝅯.  This means that you can use any verse, phrase or word in the song to create your Christmas project.  Here are the lyrics of this song for your inspiration

~ Run, Run Rudolph ~ 

Out of all the reindeers you know you are the mastermind

Run, run Rudolph, Randolph ain't too far behind

Run, run Rudolph, Santa's gotta make it to town

Santa, make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down

Run, run Rudolph 'cause I'm reelin' like a merry-go-round

Said Santa to a boy child, "What have you been longin' for?"

"All I want for Christmas is a rock 'n' roll 'lectric guitar"

And then away went Rudolph whizzin' like a shootin' star

Run, run Rudolph, Santa's has to make it in town

Santa, make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down

Run, run Rudolph, reelin' like a merry-go-round

Run, run Rudolph, Santa's gotta make it to town

Santa, make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down

Run, run Rudolph, I'm reelin' like a merry-go-round

Said Santa to a girl child, "What would please you most to get?"

"A little baby doll that can cry, sleep, drink and wet"

And then away went Rudolph, whizzin' like a Saber jet

Run, run Rudolph, Santa's gotta make it to town

Santa, make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down

Run, run Rudolph I'm reelin' like a merry-go-round

I've been trying to work on my stitching again, so for this challenge I went with this lovely layered image of Santa and Rudolph.

Stitch pattern is from Stitch & Do kit number 220.

Decoupage image is from the Holly Jolly Christmas cutting sheet from Yvonne Creations. I used 1 mm foam squares to adhere the different layers to each other. I find that using the 1 mm size adds dimension but very little bulk which is important for me as most of my cards get mailed overseas.

On the inside I added the greeting and a few more of the decorative stars from the same sticker sheet I used in the front of the card to add a little sparkle and shine.

And that was it.  I do find stitching very relaxing so this card was a joy to make.  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Now it's your turn to make a Christmas project,  and come play along with us.  You have till the end of the month to link your project to our blog at  Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round.

Crafty hugs,

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #271 ~ Fill in the Blank - Spooky .....

  Hello crafting friends and welcome to this month's challenge

 at Crafty Gals Corner! 

  The theme for our challenge this month is

~ Fill in the blank -  Spooky _____ ~

(anything that is Spooky to you - can be cute 👻or not 💀)

  Our sponsors for this challenge are: 

(listed in alphabetical order)

     

Colour of Love

Prize ~ 3 Digital Images

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Last Minute Manda

Prize ~ 3 Sets of Digis

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Using the very cute Lottie - Witch Costume digi stamp set from Last Minute Manda, I created this zigzag card. 

 For the base of the card, I used the Circle Zigzag Card Shape, from Studio Light Essentials (SL-ES-CD124).  The cardstock is from my scrap stash.  The patterned paper was printed and cut using a Silhouette file called Halloween Candy.  I used copic markers, gel pens, and wink of stella clear pen to colour in the images and add a little bit of sparkle here and there.

I created a little greeting mat on the back.  I used the Cardz TV stamp set called Happy Days to stamp the sentiment.

This card measures 5.5" x 8" when displayed but folds down to 5.5" x 3.75" for mailing, so if will fit in A2 envelope.

Did you notice that my card shows you the steps of how to make magical candy!

1.  First you read the recipe.

2. Gather the ingredients.

3. Add that special touch of magic.

4. Stir it well and let it bubble till done! 

Simple enough, right? 😂

Well, before I get any goofier, I'll say cheers for now.  I hope you enjoyed your visit and that you'll come back soon.  I would love to you see you play along with us.  You have until noon, CST, on 11 November 2025, to link your project to our challenge.

Crafty hugs,

Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round ~ Hard Candy Christmas

   Hello and welcome to this month's Christmas challenge at

 Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round. 

Our inspiration song for October's challenge is 𝅘𝅥𝅮𝅘𝅥𝅯 Hard Candy Christmas 𝅘𝅥𝅮𝅘𝅥𝅯.  This means that you can use any verse, phrase or word in the song to create your Christmas project.  Here are the lyrics of this song for your inspiration

~ Hard Candy Christmas ~ 

Hey, maybe I'll dye my hair

Maybe I'll move somewhere

Maybe I'll get a car

Maybe I'll drive so far

They'll all lose track

Me, I'll bounce right back

Maybe I'll sleep real late

Maybe I'll lose some weight

Maybe I'll clear my junk

Maybe I'll just get drunk on apple wine

Me, I'll be just

Fine and Dandy

Lord it's like a hard candy Christmas

I'm barely getting through tomorrow

But still I won't let

Sorrow bring me way down

I'll be fine and dandy

Lord it's like a hard candy Christmas

I'm barely getting through tomorrow

But still I won't let

Sorrow bring me way down

Hey, maybe I'll learn to sew

Maybe I'll just lie low

Maybe I'll hit the bars

Maybe I'll count the stars until dawn

Me, I will go on

Maybe I'll settle down

Maybe I'll just leave town

Maybe I'll have some fun

Maybe I'll meet someone

And make him mine

Me, I'll be just

Fine and dandy

Lord it's like a hard candy Christmas

I'm barely getting through tomorrow

But still I won't let

Sorrow bring me way down

I'll be fine and dandy

Lord it's like a hard candy Christmas

I'm barely getting through tomorrow

But still I won't let

Sorrow bring me way down

I'll be fine and dandy

Lord it's like a hard candy Christmas

I'm barely getting through tomorrow

But still I won't let

Sorrow bring me way down

'Cause I'll be fine

(I'll be fine)

Oh, I'll be fine

For this challenge I went with a gingerbread house with candy cane pillars and other assorted candy decorations.  This sweet digi is from Moondrea Designs and it's called Snowglobe.

I imported it into the Silhouette Design Studio and created the Snowglobe shaped card base.  I used copic markers to colour it and added a small poinsettia on either side of the bow. These small poinsettias were made using the Small Blooming Poinsettias die from Poppy Stamps.

On the inside, I made a snowglobe mat and stamped the greeting, which is from the Naughty or Nice stamp set from Cardz TV.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Now it's your turn to make a Christmas project,  and come play along with us.  You have till the end of the month to link your project to our blog at  Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round.

Crafty hugs,

Challenge #270 ~ Fill in the Blank - Fall .....

  Hello crafting friends and welcome to this month's challenge

 at Crafty Gals Corner!  We are back from our Summer break and ready to offer you some Fall inspiration. 

  The theme for our challenge this month is

~ Fill in the blank -  Fall _____ ~

(leaves, florals, harvest, colours, activity, etc.)

  Our sponsors for this challenge are: 

(listed in alphabetical order)

Fred, She Said Digital Designs

Prize ~ $10 Gift Certificate

Fred She Said Designs offers a wide variety of digital products with a floral flair and cute characters too - Digi's, Pre-colored images, Papers, Sets, Fred's Flower Kits, and even digital cutting files.  Have some fun with Fred!

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LeAnn's World 101

Prize ~ 3 Digital Images

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Polkadoodles

Prize ~ 3 Digital Images

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When I saw this gorgeous digi from Fred She Said, called Pumpkins & Sunflowers,

  I went looking for some of my card base making dies and thought this one would show case it the best.

I used the Card Frame - SL370 die from Studio Light Essentials to create this circle flip card.

Orange and brown cardstocks are from my old stock from GinaK.  The digi was printed on photo paper.  The patterned paper is from The Duo Design Paper Pad - Bright Blooms & Trailing Leaves from Hunkydory.

On the inside of the flip circle, I created a mat using the Silhouette.  This is where I will write my personal message.

This card measures 6" x 5.5" when closed for mailing.  I'm using a 6" square card for mine.

And that is all for today friends.  Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope I was able to inspire you to come play along with us.  You have until noon, CST, on 7 October 2025, to link your project to our challenge.

Crafty hugs,

Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round ~ Little Drummer Boy

  Hello and welcome to this month's Christmas challenge at

 Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round.

Our inspiration song for September's challenge is 𝅘𝅥𝅮𝅘𝅥𝅯 Little Drummer Boy 𝅘𝅥𝅮𝅘𝅥𝅯.  This means that you can use any verse, phrase or word in the song to create your Christmas project.  Here are the lyrics of this song for your inspiration

~ Little Drummer Boy ~

Come they told me

Pa rum pum pum pum

A new born king to see

Pa rum pum pum pum

Our finest gifts we bring

Pa rum pum pum pum

To lay before the king

Pa rum pum pum pum,

Rum pum pum pum,

Rum pum pum pum

So to honor him

Pa rum pum pum pum

When we come

Pum pum pum pum

Pa rum pum pum

Pum pum pum pum

Pa rum pum pum

Pum pum pum pum

Pa rum pum pum

Pum pum pum pum pa rum

Little baby

Pa rum pum pum pum

I am a poor boy too

Pa rum pum pum pum

I have no gift to bring

Pa rum pum pum pum

That's fit to give our king

Pa rum pum pum pum,

Rum pum pum pum,

Rum pum pum pum

Shall I play for you

Pa rum pum pum pum

Pa rum pum pum

Pum pum pum pum

Mary nodded

Pa rum pum pum pum

The ox and lamb kept time

Pa rum pum pum pum

I played my drum for him

Pa rum pum pum pum

I played my best for him

Pa rum pum pum pum,

Rum pum pum pum,

Rum pum pum pum

Then he smiled at me

Pa rum pum pum pum

Me and my drum

Come they told me

Pa rum pum pum pum

A new born king to see

Pa rum pum pum pum

Me and my drum

Me and my drum

Me and my drum

Me and my drum

Rum pum pum pum

A while back I got this Advent Calendar die from Hunkydory.  I also got the Advent Calendar Paper Pack 1 and 4.  These are awesome as they include the card fronts, the window reveal backing papers, and matching card inserts. Each paper pack has enough papers to make 12 cards.  While looking Paper Pack 4, I found this image which I thought was perfect for this card as it has a couple of soldiers with drums.

Each image paper is 6" x 6".  I trimmed them down to 5.75" x 5.75" as I wanted a small border around it.  I then adhered all the papers to a 6" x 6" red card base.

Here is a close up.  It's super cute.  A little Advent Calendar in the form of a Christmas card 😊  

Using the window reveal sheet behind each card front, makes it so that you can open a little window each day to display a fun and festive image.  Here you can see a couple of the sweet images that pop up when you open the little doors.  

Here is a close up.  Day 12 has a gorgeous mini lantern and day 6 has one of the soldiers with the euphonium.  (I think it's an euphonium).

On the inside of the card, I adhered the matching card insert. This makes it so easy to create cards.  Everything you need is right there and it all coordinates and matches perfectly!  It really is easy peasy 😀  The greeting was cut out using the Merry Christmas Tree die from Impression Obsession.  I used the words part only.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Now it's your turn to make a Christmas project,  and come play along with us.  You have till the end of the month to link your project to our blog at  Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round.

Crafty hugs,

Flying Chipmunk

 😁 Not quite what you're expecting my friends!  😁

My nephew has spent the last 6 weeks going thru the application and acceptance process to attend the Portuguese Airforce Academy.  During flight week, he's been flying "chipmunk" planes.

And we just got the news that he got thru this week with well deserved acceptance!!!

Since we're going to be visiting soon, I made a card for him and also got him a little "chipmunk plane" keychain, (seen on the pics). This is just a little fun gift to go with the card, to show him that we've been there right along with him thru the whole process, rooting for him and praying for him.

 To create the background, I used the Riding the Waves Stencil from Made to Surprise to make the clouds.  I wanted it to be a very subtle background so that the plane would pop. 

I used the Spitfire die from Frantic Stamper to make the plane.  I cut it out of silver, green and red cardstock so I could put in the little inserts which are the colours of the Portuguese flag.  The plane is adhered to the background with foam strips.

On the inside, I kept it simple by just stamping the very large sentiment, from the Sentiment A5 stamp set, also from Made to Surprise.

And that is it for today.  I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to seeing him and the rest of the family next week 😀

Enjoy the rest of your Summer!

Dragon Birthday Card

 Hello everyone and welcome back.  Today I'd like to share the card I made for my daughter for her 35th birthday.  She is reading a series of books that are all about dragons.  Apparently a very popular series, except that I have no clue what it's called 😀  Anyway with that in mind, I went looking thru my crafty supplies and you can imagine how happy I was when I found this Hunkydory set of toppers called A Touch of Magic.  I also have the matching paper pad called A Touch of Magic - Brilliant Backgrounds.

Next it was time to go find a fold that would make this dragon fly.  My go to place for fancy fold cards is always Sam Calcott from Mixed Up Crafts.  I decided to use her Gatefold Hammock card.  You can go HERE for the tutorial.

I used two narrow pieces of acetate to make my dragon fly.  I think that it gives it such a cool effect 😏

Here is a close up of the dragon topper and the gorgeous background.  These colours are gorgeous. I just wasn't able to capture them properly.  I really do need to take a photography course!

I used bits and bobs from the toppers to add that little something extra to the inside of the card.

This card turned out to be rather large as I wanted to use as much of the background paper as I could.  So in the end it measures 8" x 5.5".  It is rather bulky but fits perfectly in an A9 envelope.

That's all for today. Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you've enjoyed my card as much as I enjoyed making it!   Oh yes, my daughter loved her card! 😀

Crafty hugs,

Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round ~ O Holy Night

   Hello and welcome to this month's Christmas challenge at

 Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round.

Our inspiration song for August's challenge is 𝅘𝅥𝅮𝅘𝅥𝅯 O Holy Night 𝅘𝅥𝅮𝅘𝅥𝅯.  This means that you can use any verse, phrase or word in the song to create your Christmas project.  Here are the lyrics of this song for your inspiration

~ O Holy Night ~ 

O holy night, the stars are brightly shining,

It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth;

Long lay the world in sin and error pining,

'Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth.

A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,

For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn;

Chorus

Fall on your knees, Oh hear the angel voices!

O night divine! O night when Christ was born.

O night, O holy night, O night divine.

Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming;

With glowing hearts by his cradle we stand:

So, led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,

Here come the wise men from Orient land,

The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger,

In all our trials born to be our friend;

Chorus

He knows our need, To our weakness no stranger!

Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!

Behold your King! your King! before him bend!

Truly He taught us to love one another;

His law is Love and His gospel is Peace;

Chains shall he break, for the slave is our brother,

And in his name all oppression shall cease,

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful Chorus raise we;

Let all within us praise his Holy name!

Chorus

Christ is the Lord, then ever! ever praise we!

His pow'r and glory, evermore proclaim!

His pow'r and glory, evermore proclaim!

While browsing thru all of my Silhouette files, I found this one that I thought was just perfect for this challenge.

The other great thing about this card, is that I was able to use my larger pieces of scraps.

Here is a view from the top of the card.

And here you can see if from the side.  I love box cards. They always not only stand out, but create a beautiful 3D look.

I created a greeting panel and adhered it to the back of the card. The greeting was cut using the Merry Christmas with Shadow die from Karen Burniston. I love that this card folds flat for mailing and fits into a regular business envelope.  Once flat, there is not a lot of bulk to it, so it's an easy card to put in the mail.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Now it's your turn to make a Christmas project,  and come play along with us.  You have till the end of the month to link your project to our blog at  Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round.

Crafty hugs,