The current colour challenge over at The Male Room is a lovely combination of blue and brown that immediately made me think of baby cards. With Bashful Blue and Crumb Cake as the palette, I decided to create a gentle sky scene featuring a hot air balloon and the sweetest little passenger. The finished card feels… Continue reading A Sweet Baby Boy Card | The Male Room Colour Challenge
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Black and gold Christmas card
There’s something irresistibly classy about a black and gold colour palette, especially at Christmas. For this week's colour challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, the brief was simple but bold: only black and gold. No neutrals, no extras – just high contrast, high impact festive style. The Card Base & Background I started with an… Continue reading Black and gold Christmas card
52 Christmas Card Throwdown – December Theme Challenge
Hello crafty friends! We’re continuing with our December throwback challenges at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, where each week we revisit a favourite from earlier in the year. This time it’s a previous theme challenge, and I couldn’t resist choosing Critters from July 2025. Honestly, if there’s an excuse to use cute animals on a Christmas… Continue reading 52 Christmas Card Throwdown – December Theme Challenge
A Birthday Card and Matching Chocolate Box set
For my sister-in-law’s birthday, I wanted to create something a little extra special—not just a handmade card, but also a matching chocolate box cover to go alongside a bottle of fizz. Using soft colours, elegant embossing, and delicate butterflies, here’s how I put this co-ordinating set together. The Card Step 1: Base and Embossed Panel… Continue reading A Birthday Card and Matching Chocolate Box set
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