A Joyful FUSION Christmas

Is it just me or is Christmas arriving faster every year?!? Whatever the case may be, it's good to be able to stop a while and catch your breath. While you do I hope you get a chance to join in the fun @ FUSION this fortnight. This gorgeous sketch and super cute Christmas photo inspiration are a great excuse to add to your Christmas card stash! 

I had a play with paper piecing this Winnie and Walter owl duo in woodgrain, adding a Christmas pinecone branch and JOYful sentiment to match.

Hop along to the FUSION challenge to check out some more fabulous inspiration from the FUSION design team, and spread a little love in the gallery. 

Becca Cruger - Betty J. - Carol Mayne - Jeanne Jachna - Karren Johnson

Linda Callahan - Michelle Leone - Michelle Lupton

Hope you can join in the fun this fortnight @ FUSION.

Can't wait to see what you create!

FUSION - Gratitude

Have you seen a missing week - I hope you have because I lost one! Sat down to do this fortnights FUSION card and realised that somewhere between last fortnight and this, I lost a week! May have something to do with hubby's new job, daughters final exams at highschool and sons birthday perhaps! Regardless, here is my card for this fortnight's FUSION. I do hope you can play along!

Taking inspiration from this super versatile sketch and gorgeous inspiration photo this week, I re-purposed some background paper I had originally created for my last FUSION card to cut out some more gorgeous Autumn leaves from Lawn Fawn Stitched Leaves set to create an Autumn wreath. This is paried with a gorgeous Sweet Stamp Shop stamped greeting and Winnie and Walter diecut Thanks atop some super cute patterned paper from my stash. 

Hop along to the FUSION site to play along, and while you are there make sure you check out some more fabulous inspiration from the FUSION Design Team...

Becca Cruger - Betty J. - Carol Mayne - Jeanne Jachna - Karren JohnsonLinda Callahan - Michelle Leone - Michelle Lupton

Hope you can join in the fun this fortnight @ FUSION.

Can't wait to see what you create!

Also playing along with Allsorts Colours of Autumn,

 Double D Feeling Fallish, 4 Crafty Chicks Give Thanks

Simon Says Stamp and Show Thanks, DiesRUs Anything Fall.

Fusion Falling Leaves...

Joining in a little late this fortnight, but still plenty of time to join in the fun @ FUSION. FABulous photo and sketch this fortnight!

I used a combination of Dylusions and Perfect Pearl Copper sprays to create the background sheet I then diecut with Neat and Tangled Autumn Leaves and paired with this just perfect Basic Grey background paper, Lil Inkers photo frame diecut and Stampendous sentiment.

Hop along by the fabulous FUSION blog and the gorgeous DT Gals blogs for some more amazing inspiration...

Becca Cruger - Betty J. - Carol Mayne - Jeanne Jachna - Karren Johnson

Linda Callahan - Michelle Leone - Michelle Lupton - Michelle Williams

Hope you can join in the fun this fortnight @ FUSION.

Can't wait to see what you create!

Also playing along with Double D LEAVE it to Me Challenge,
Inkspirational and The Card Concept, Clean and Layered, and Addicted to CAS

 
 

Winnie & Walter Rainbows for World Card Making Week...

 

Had such fun inking up and making rainbows for the WInnie and Walter World Card Making Day challenges. Created one for the Winnie and Walter Rainbow Challenge with Lea, then couldn't help myself but use the reverse scraps to make a second card to also play along with Winnie and Walter Variations with Shay.

Created using Winnie and Walter's The Party stamp set, In a Word: Happy Cutaway and Essentials: Audrey Cutaways. The rainbow background was created using Tim Holtz Distressed Inks in Festive Berries, Spiced Marmalade, Squeezed Lemonade, Shabby Shutters, Salty Ocean, Faded Jeans and Dusty Concord. 

Also playing along with Seize the Birthday and CASology Odd Challenge (odd number of words, letters in "happy", balloon and colours too!).

My craftie room on WCMD for WCMD Craftie Challenge.

FUSION Striped Wreath

Super fun FUSION this fortnight! As we do not traditionally celebrate Halloween here in Australia, I decided to create a Christmas card, (especially as it is only 10 weeks til Christmas - eek!). I combined the fabulously versatile FUSION sketch and the lime green and striped wreath inspiration, using Winnie and Walters Seasons Tweetings stamps and Heidi Swapp patterned papers. Pop dotted to emphasise the layers.

Hop along and see the fabulous Design Team for more gorgeous inspiration!

You can find some more fabulous inspiration from the Design Team blogs:

Becca Cruger - Betty J. - Carol Mayne - Jeanne Jachna - Karren Johnson

Linda Callahan - Michelle Leone - Michelle Lupton - Michelle Williams

Hope you can join in the fun this fortnight @ FUSION.

Can't wait to see what you create!

Created on...

Also playing along with Winnie and Walters Lovely Layers challenge,
 Muse Christmas Visions 86 (I think you can guess the inspiration!)
and Winter Wonderland's Anything Christmas Goes.

Fusion - Sunshine on a Cloudy Day

A little late but a very apt theme from FUSION for me this fortnight! This Lil Inkers sentiment is super special with more than a few ups and downs - especially hubby coming off his bike and fracturing his femur. I have been on carers leave looking after him managing to stuff my back in the process, before I start my brand new job next week. But I know that together we CAN weather any storm :)

Die-cut layers of cloud created using Mama Elephant stitched cloud die and Lily Bee patterned papers, together with this super cute Neat and Tangled rays stamped in Momento Luxe Dandelion then overstamped with a light layer of Momento Luxe Morocco, and finished with a button from my stash.

Hop along and see the fabulous Design Team for more gorgeous inspiration!

You can find some more fabulous inspiration from the Design Team blogs:

Becca Cruger - Betty J. - Carol Mayne - Jeanne Jachna - Karren Johnson

Linda Callahan - Michelle Leone - Michelle Lupton - Michelle Williams

Hope you can join in the fun this fortnight @ FUSION.

Can't wait to see what you create!

Also playing along with the fabulous 
NBUS #12 Challenge (first time using my Lil Inkers sentiment) 

and Double D Challenge Sentiments/Quote

This made me smile!

Fusion Falling Flowers...

Inspired by the gorgeous combo of flowers and teacup in this fortnights FUSION inspiration photo. Wanted to play along with the fabulous Coffee Loving Cardmakers Fall Card Hop, so kept the card colours in Autumn tones. Created by combining My Minds Eye "Notable" patterned papers together with this cute Prima "Coffee Break" Journaling notecard, and double diecut Mama Elephants "Cup of Wishes" in burnt orange then pop dotted the top floral layer.

Hop along and see the fabulous Design Team for more gorgeous inspiration!

You can find some more fabulous inspiration from the Design Team blogs:

Becca Cruger - Betty J. - Carol Mayne - Jeanne Jachna - Karren Johnson

Linda Callahan - Michelle Leone - Michelle Lupton - Michelle Williams

Hope you can join in the fun this fortnight @ FUSION.

Can't wait to see what you create!

Glamping FUSION...

Had so much fun paper piecing this super cute Avery Elle caravan for this fortnight's FUSION! Paired with the sentiment from Avery Elle's Home Sweet Home set, Lil Inkers stitched circle and Mama Elephant's banner and cute diecut hearts from Verve. Patterned papers are from Lily Bee Design and American Crafts.

Hop along and see the fabulous Design Team for more gorgeous inspiration!

You can find some more fabulous inspiration from the Design Team blogs:

Becca Cruger - Betty J. - Carol Mayne - Jeanne Jachna - Karren Johnson

Linda Callahan - Michelle Leone - Michelle Lupton - Michelle Williams

plus special guest Claire Apostoloff

Hope you can join in the fun this fortnight @ FUSION.

Can't wait to see what you create!

A Little Bit of ConFUSION...

I had thought I scheduled this post but alas it arrived a little late - must have had trouble parking the broom!

Have you had a chance to join in the fun @ this fortnights FUSION challenge? This fabulous sketch and cute pops of orange paired with black and white stationery led to the creation of this just a bit Wicked card, featuring this super cute stamp set from Lil Inkers!

Hope you have a chance to join in the fun @ FUSION this fortnight. Don't forget to zip on over to see more super inspiration from our fabulous Design Team...

Becca Cruger - Betty J. - Carol Mayne - Jeanne Jachna - Karren Johnson

Linda Callahan - Michelle Leone - Michelle Lupton - Michelle Williams

plus special guest Claire Apostoloff

Hope you can join in the fun this fortnight @ FUSION.

Can't wait to see what you create!

FUSION Me Happy...

Had fun with this fortnights FUSION. This super versatile sketch paired with pastel pencil containers made me think of this cute Heidi Swapp crown. Created using Mama Elephant stitched landscape die and Winnie and Walter's "Happy" matched perfectly with American Crafts patterned paper.

Hop along and see the fabulous Design Team for more gorgeous inspiration!

You can find some more fabulous inspiration from the Design Team blogs:

Becca Cruger - Betty J. - Carol Mayne - Jeanne Jachna - Karren Johnson

Linda Callahan - Michelle Leone - Michelle Lupton - Michelle Williams

plus special guest Claire Apostoloff

Hope you can join in the fun this fortnight @ FUSION.

Can't wait to see what you create!

Hello FUSION...

Hope you are having an AWESOME week! 

Love the mix of pastels gold and white in this fortinghts FUSION inspiration photo! Comined this with the fabulous sketch to create this Hello, you are awesome card. Embossed this super cute script hello from Altenew in gold, backed with gold glitter paper. Added some Prima flowers and netting ribbon from my stash, topped with this perfect gold "You are Awesome" flair from kjkareen on etsy (thank you Jorja!!!).

Hop along and see the fabulous Design Team for more gorgeous inspiration!

You can find some more fabulous inspiration from the Design Team blogs:

Becca Cruger - Betty J. - Carol Mayne - Jeanne Jachna - Karren Johnson

Linda Callahan - Michelle Leone - Michelle Lupton - Michelle Williams

Hope you can join in the fun this fortnight @ FUSION.

Can't wait to see what you create!

FUSION Surf's Up!

First thing I thought of when I saw this fortnight's FUSION inspiration was this fabulous VW Kombi stamp - just perfect for this fortnight's FUSION photo! Inspired by a combination of this gorgeous sketch and super photo I created this fun birthday card by pairing Avery Elle stamps and Pinked Edges die cuts.

Hop along and see the fabulous Design Team for more gorgeous inspiration!

You can find some more fabulous inspiration from the Design Team blogs:

Becca Cruger - Betty J. - Carol Mayne - Jeanne Jachna - Karren Johnson

Linda Callahan - Michelle Leone - Michelle Lupton - Michelle Williams

Hope you can join in the fun this fortnight @ FUSION. 

Can not wait to see what you create! 

4th of July Birthday FUSION...

Inspired by the sketch in this forthight's fabulous FUSION challenge!

Paired these gorgeous butterfly dies, with Lil Inkers letter stickers and papers.

Hop along and see the fabulous Design Team for more gorgeous inspiration!

You can find some more fabulous inspiration from the Design Team blogs:

Becca Cruger - Betty J. - Carol Mayne - Jeanne Jachna - Karren Johnson

Linda Callahan - Michelle Leone - Michelle Lupton - Michelle Williams

Hope you can join in the fun this fortnight @ FUSION. 

Can't wait to see how you are inspired!

FUSION Tulip Bike

Inspired by both the sketch and this gorgeous vintage style bike in this fortnights FUSION. Using Echo Park Sisters stickers combined with this gorgeous Lil Inkers stitched diecut flag and Simple Stories patterned paper.

Hop along and see the fabulous Design Team for more gorgeous inspiration!

You can find some more fabulous inspiration from the Design Team blogs:

Becca Cruger - Betty J. - Carol Mayne - Jeanne Jachna - Karren Johnson

Linda Callahan - Michelle Leone - Michelle Lupton - Michelle Williams

Hope you can join in the fun this fortnight @ FUSION. 

Can't wait to see how you are inspired!

FUSION... Life is What you Bake it...

Had so much fun getting back into the swing of things playing along with these Mama Elephant pandas that I almost forgot to post my card! Inspired by this fabulous FUSION sketch and inspiration photo. Created using MFT tag dies, Mama Elephant stamps and Lil Inkers stitched rectangles.

Fusion - Blue for You

There is still a little time left to join in the fun @ FUSION this fortnight.

Playing along this week with a shaker card created using this gorgeous Pretty Pink Posh butterfly stamp and matching diecut and sequins, paired with MFT scallop diecut on a Distressed Oxide background.

Hop along and see the fabulous Design Team for more gorgeous inspiration!

You can find some more fabulous inspiration from the Design Team blogs:

Becca Cruger - Betty J. - Carol Mayne - Jeanne Jachna - Karren Johnson

Linda Callahan - Michelle Leone - Michelle Lupton - Michelle Williams

Hope you can join in the fun this fortnight @ FUSION. 

Can't wait to see how you are inspired!

Somewhere Over the Rainbow...

Had so much fun creating this card, using Heidi Swapp butterfly mask on Tim Holtz tissue paper, overlaid with Distress Oxides in a rainbow of colour. Freehand outlined around the butterflies after the mask was removed and added this gorgeous rub on from my stash.

Joined in a little late for FUSION, but this is where I had my inspiration.

My Favorite Things - Colour Challenge...

Playing along with My Favorite Things Color Challenge
Realised I had this ready to go from my crafty weekend, playing with Joy's MFT goodies, but not yet posted, luckily there's still time to play along!

Anyways, this shaker was created using super cute MFT Somebunny I Love stamps and Essential Sentiments, together with the shaker window and fishtail flag, created with MFT die cuts. Inks are from the new Tim Holtz Distress Oxides, and Distress Ink, splattered and a little bit of starlight sequins added to the shaker.

Paris FUSION with Oxide Inks and MFT

Can't believe it has been a whole month since I posted! It's not that I haven't been busy crafting, just not busy posting my crafting efforts!

Had a great excuse to pop back in today though, back to join in the fun @ this fortnights FUSION. It's almost a year since we headed off to Paris in the Spring, so this fabulous FUSION inspiration was making me feel particularly nostalgic! Thought I'd do a Paris sunset rather than rain, so broke out my Tim Holtz Oxide Inks and this gorgeous MFT Paris Skyline and frame die cuts to play along this fortnight.

You can find some more fabulous inspiration from the Design Team blogs:

Becca Cruger - Betty J. - Carol Mayne - Jeanne Jachna - Karren Johnson

Linda Callahan - Michelle Leone - Michelle Lupton - Michelle Williams

Hope you can join in the fun this fortnight @ FUSION. 

Can not wait to see how you are inspired! 

Paris in the Spring...