Hello Everyone

I am Looking for Shops to sponsor a craft prize, 

for the Wilton Hotel Craft Weekend 15th to 17th of April 

We are having a raffle in aid of the Five loaves Homeless Charity in Bray Co Wicklow, and need a few more raffle prizes, the last event in November we raised €793.34, and hope to do as well this time, so if you can donate a craft prize or voucher, I would really appreciate it,

please leave a comment if you can help. 
or email me HERE
and I will give you an advertisement in the weekend newsletter. 
and on my blog.

A Few of this weeks cards

Stepper Card

With a handmade bird fountain and little bird

in peach and cream

Elegant Birthday card for lady

Tri-fold Confirmation card

this one would suit boy or girl, and has a pocket inside for money.

Vintage travel card for Gents birthday

Communion Side opening C5 landscape card.

6cm to the left have be stuck flat, to give a 15cm Sq card for insert.

it has a beautiful rosary beads on the lace panel.

A few more cars to share today

This one is a C5

I have use 3 toning blue backgrounds, which are matted and layered on to kraft card.

Added a wide lace band, with a hessian and 

lace trim down the side,

over-layed 2 of the matted layers. and add a greeting.

I used a selection of die cut leaves and swirls down the side

and a selection of loop and tail bows 

and finished with a rose in the centre

C5 Shabby Chic card

This one has torn layers with torn rolled detail

I added a pretty scrap of lace under the rolled detail

and a selection of tiny paper roses

a selection of die-cut leaves and finished with some ribbon loop and tails

and two 4 loop bows.

8 by 8 inch white scalloped card

This card has 2 embossed panels, 

which were cut together in a wavy edge

so that the card has two contrasting designs

I have added a plaited ribbon trim across the wavy join.

(tutorial found here)

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR63I-vyls0

And I added a handmade shabby chic flower to some die-cut leaves and swirls. and finished with a rose bud spray, 

and a larger rose in the center

My Fair Lady Hat Card

This card has a selection of feather plumes 

and a selection of different ribbon techniques

you can find tutorials for all the different bows

 in the right hand column

the image is from the my fair lady cd rom by Debbie Moore

You can find tutorials for all the different bows and ribbon techniques in the right hand column

Hello everyone

I've a few cards to share today

Simple Easter Card, with a decoupaged daffodil boarder,

St Patrick's

Side Stepper card

side view

Simple C5 Communion card

Twisted Easel Easter Card

Side view

Fashion card 

in beautiful soft pink and black lace.

with pretty vintage bow

Same card but this time it has a deeper pink colour scheme

I think i prefer the softer style.

Hairdressing birthday card

Christening Decoupage Card

with ribbon and lace detail, finished with a soft pink bow.

A few Valentine's Day  Cards to share today.

there all 8 by 8 cards, 

with lovely vintage images

pretty lace, hessian, ribbons, flowers  and embellishments

The little angel is made with a mold I found on ebay,

 and some lightweight air dry clay.

A few cards to share today

A Day at the Races

This card was for a lady who loves her day at Musselburgh Races

I made a A4 stepper card from 2 sheets of A3 card

Over view

Side view

This card closed flat 

8 by 8 Card 

for a Mickey Joe Harte fan

8 by 8 card

for a Katie Perry fan 

February Challenge

on Card Making Ireland Facebook

Theme; Monochrome Harlequin

PLEASE ADD YOUR PHOTOS TO THIS ABLUM ONLY

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/…

The Prize

A Card Making Fun day for 1 lucky winner and 3 friends, 

with Card Art Kilcoole. you can pick a date to suit you.

you will spend the day making cards and learning tips and inspiration. with a lovely home cooked lunch. 

everything needed for the day will be provided, 

you just need to turn up.

Anything that doesn't showcase the theme, won't be entered into the draw. I want you to do a brief tutorial for your entry.

which you must add to the February Challenge Album,

 I will open the Album on Monday 1st of February,

so get your thinking hats on.

this prize is worth over €150.00

so come on Ladies I want to see over 100 entries. 

You must be Irish and a member of the Facebook group,

https://www.facebook.com/groups/541599315955339/   

if your not please ask to join so you can enter.

 

This is a harlequin board I started today on pinterest for inspirationhttps://www.pinterest.com/yvoneeve/harlequin/

think Feathers, Jewels, black and white flowers, ribbons, lace. 

this challenge is endless.

So looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with.

Yvonne Tune xx

A few Cards for Men to share today

Decoupage C5 Card

Guinness Lover

Man united Fan

Motor bike Decoupage Card

New Tutorial added today

You can find a photographed tutorial

for this Spring themed Card HERE

February Fun Nights

Tuesday 9th (Full)

And 

Tuesday 16th (Full)

This month we are having 2 night 

as the group has grown to big for 1 night.

We are making a fancy ribbon hat similar to picture below 

or you can choose to do Gents cards

February Workshop

Saturday 27th of February

in Kilcoole

Its a small workshop for 8 people

(This class is now full.)

Theme Ribbon and bows techniques 

We will be making 4 cards, and I will be teaching you how to make bows and flowers and add some new ribbon techniques

to finish cards beautifully.

stopping half way for a home cooked lunch

tea/coffee and homemade scones on arrival  

and dessert about 4 o clock.

Please email HERE to book a place

Had a craft Room tidy up today

and decided I would use up some printed backgrounds and images

This one is for a very special friend

of my Mum's in Australia

who celebrates her official 21st birthday

on the 29th of February

but is 84 years old this year.

love Monochrome

Love this vintage image, black and white with a hint of blue

Torn layers with not a straight line insight 

This image is very summery

One of my favourite images from a Joanna sheen CD.

January Fun Night Cards

Here are the cards I made at lasts nights fun night, the theme this month was Scrap Bag Cards, 

Everyone got a bag of 5 cards and envelopes with a selection of images, backgrounds, gold and silver card, and toning matting layers. From my scrap stash, it was a great way to use up all the little pieces we end up with at the end of the day. 

I filled the center of the tables with Ribbon, Lace, Bows, Die-cut flowers/leaves and swirls, Gems, Doilies, and sentiments.

Great night, with everyone enjoying been creative, 

and sharing some inspiration.

thanks for a lovely evening everyone

Yvonne xx

my Card Making fun nights cost €10.00

which includes kits, and supper.

everyone is welcome, but places limited to 10 people.

so book early to confirm a place.

February Fun Night is

Tuesday 9th at 7.30 to about 10.30

And

Tuesday 16th 7.30 to 10.30

Email me HERE to book in