My turn to Get Funky!

Today sees my turn to post my card on the Get Funky! challenge and again I've made one using my favourite large numbers :)

When I worked as a primary school TA I used to have groups for extra literacy and numeracy lessons so bought myself a set of letters in both upper and lower case and a set of numbers, not thinking they would get so much use after I left school five years ago lol. I have been asked many times where I got them from but I can't remember however, I do have a solution and will add my card then a little tutorial for making your own templates.

The challenge is set by Ruth and the subject is "Boys, Boys, Boys"

I made another card today from the same sheet but will show that one later.

Now onto my little tutorial (please be patient, I've never done one of these before ;))

Open a Word document, choose a font and a number and increase the font size to 72 so you can see what you are doing


Highlight the number and right click to open a new box and click on FONT, this will bring up the following screen

In the middle section of the screen under EFFECTs tick the box which says OUTLINE and make the font size 450. Tick OK and your number should look like this


You can either now print the number 2 or 3 times and stick them together so you have a template or save them into a folder ready to print onto the reverse side of your paper. Should you decide to do the latter, make sure you remember to tick the 'MIRROR IMAGE' box in your print settings/properties
 
I hope this helps someone a little bit. Of course you can make yourself as many templates as you like in as many different fonts and sizes as you like......just remember to save them when you are done (unlike me who forgets :))

Thanks for looking and I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

Today's effort!

I hope everyone has had a good day. I've had a good one with another 'diverse' mix of makes....variety is definitely the spice of life ;)

All of the items were ordered

Papers are by Blonde Moments, image is from Karen's Doodles coloured with Promarkers, Card Candy from Craftwork Cards
Next came the necklaces

Made using Swarovski hearts and crystals.
Burgundy fascinator

Wedding invitation sample

and finally......a sterling silver bracelet.

And that's the lot. Thanks for looking, back soon. xx

Fetch A Sketch

Challenge #2 and the sketch is another one which could be used loads.

The cards were both made for a friend's kids who have both left home in the last couple of weeks......peace at last!

 The paper is from Stampin Up and the image is by Polkadoodle but was a freebie on the front of a craft mag a short while ago. The sentiment was done on the lap top and the butterfly is a MS punch.

The papers on this card are from my new(ish) Hideaway paper pad by First Edition and the frog is a Sizzix die cut.

Thanks for looking :)

All in a weeks work

I had a few diverse commissions last week, not bad to say that I started out by just making cards!!

these were the first on the list and they went from this

to this to tie in with the lady's outfit

then I had a birthday card to do

the card base is one of a stunning collection by, erm, I think they are Hunky Dory. I have had them for over a year and keep forgetting about them!!

Next came some extra wedding invitations for a couple who get married on 22nd of this month!

The bag

a couple of fascinators

 and then I added some velvet ribbon and a bit of bling to a gold dummy (pacifier)

Will add some more tomorrow.
Tfl x

Fetch A Sketch

Fetch A Sketch is a new challenge blog which has been set up by a lovely pair of team mates from the Get Funky/Funky Hand team, Jenny and Ruth

The sketch

and my cards

 Papers used are a freebie from a craft mag, the image is a freebie from Beccy's Place coloured with Promarkers, the sentiment is an old one by Craftwork Cards, the 'ric rac' is by Doodlebug and the buttons are from my stock box.

Not sure where this image is from but the paper and page frill are by Doodlebug, the sentiment is by Hero Arts and the buttons are from my stash.

So as well as the Fetch A Sketch challenge, I am also entering my card into the following challenges

Papertake weekly

Anything Goes

challenge and this month the optional extra is to use buttons but it is only optional and you don't have to use it if you don't want to :)

and also the Sir Stampalot challenge 

 time for another new challenge so I hope you are all rearing to go because we have made it really simple for you this month with:

***********Anything Goes***********

Thanks for looking.

Kathy's Waffle Sketch File

I really need to apologise to Kathy and Lynda for the lateness of this post. The new sketch challenge went live on Tuesday and Kathy announced the winner of my little prize......it was Toni. congratulations, your prize is on it's way and if Royal Mail behaves you may well receive it tomorrow.

So the sketch for July

and here is my card

The papers used are by Stampin Up and are gorgeous. The numbers were hand cut from white glitter card, lace and Prima flowers were from my stock and the sentiment is from Craftwork Cards.

We would love you to join in with our challenge and don't forget to let us know :)

I'm also entering my card into the Allsorts Challenge this month which is

"********"Free and Easy July"********

With school holidays looming and lots of us thinking about holidays, days out or even just a break from the everyday routines of work and the school run, we though it would be nice if we also relaxed things a bit and gave you a free rein for a few weeks, so we hope you will join in and just have fun."

Thanks for looking.