Božična darila - Christmas gifts

It's my time of the year..my little one is getting bigger and I was able to take some time to create. I just love buying in giving presents, especially when I know what someone wants :) This year I took time to make special wrapping since we made cards with our little one :)

I used only recycled material. I made my own wrapping paper :))) I put all the stamps on the top of the misti and I repeatedly stamped on the wrapping paper :)

I decided to do my own DIY Christmas bows. I used distress ink and Neat and Tangled stencil HEXASTAR. Then I cut the paper on thin ribbons and glue everything together :)

Then there was a lot of stamping, coloring, cutting and ENJOYING :))) And I made my first "bottle" tag for my dad's alcohol :)

   

 

I apologize to my Slovene co-crafters because this post is only in English...but I decided to take part at N&T THROWDOWN - GIFT WRAP ENSEMBLE CHALLENGE :)

I'm submitting these gift wrappings to Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - anything goes and to CRAFT-alnica - prazniki pred vrati 

  

THROWDOWN - CRAFTING WITH COMPASSION

It's been a while since I wrote my last blog post....buuuuut 3 days ago I saw NEAT AND TANGLED THROWDOWN - CRAFTING WITH COMPASSION CHALLENGE! 

I know I already told you I love this company...I really adore ANIMALS and their animal stamps are just too cute to resist :) so when I saw their challenge I knew I HAVE TO participate.

Firstly I have to tell you that I am not around much because I have almost 4 months old little boy at home and he has my full attention right now. You have to know that it was really challenging to create these four cards in 2 days with baby boy at home.

Here is my story....

I always wanted a dog but since we live(d) in a flat, my parents didn't allow me to have it. Well 5 years ago when I was going to move in with my boyfriend, we decided to have a dog together. I saw a puppy on the local "shelter" web page  and I immediatly fell in love. We decided to adopt this little puppy. Her name was PEIA and we decided to keep the same name. Since April 27th 2013 she is the member of our family <3

This is the photo when I saw her for the first time <3

so...when we adopted her we became "attached" to our local shelter. It is actually not a shelter but I don't know how to translate it. There are only volunteer members who take care of abandoned animals (mostly cats and dogs) and once in a month they raise money with "bidding auction" on the FB. Members and others "sell" handmade items. I helped them with my cards and I have also invited other crafters from Slovenia to help me.

(by taking care I mean provide food and vetenerian...take them in their own homes and take care of the animals 24/7...they take care of sterilization and much more....I really admire their work <3)

Twice a year they help raising money with collecting old paper...I don't know how is in other countries but here in Slovenia if you collect tonnes of paper you get some money...so I regularly keep all our newspapers and flyers so I can help them with that as well :)

I would be extremely happy if I could help them with your prize <3 <3 <3 

Here are my 4 cards which I will donate to them and I hope it will bring them few € :) I used mostly Neat and tangled stamps and dies...and I really like the outcome :)

  

Greetings from S(love)nia :)

Emilija 5. rojstni dan

Lepo pozdravljene,

včeraj je hčerka moje sestrične praznovala svoj 5. rojstni dan, zato sem ji naredila nekaj okraskov, ki so krasili njeno zabavo. Najprej sem se lotila plastenk vode, saj jih otroci pogosto zamenjajo. Uporabila sem neat and tangled štampiljke ter rezalne šablone abecede :) Črke sem izrezala iz moosgumi pene za 3d efekt. Odločila sem se, da ji naredim tudi zastavice z imenom, in ker je njena najljubša barva vijolična, sem le-te okrasila z vijoličnimi črkami (izrezala sem jih kar na pamet) in ozadje okrasila s temi prikupnimi neat and tangled štampiljkami. :) Nazadnje sem naredila še voščilnico in nekaj okraskov za mafine. Če sem iskrena, mafinov potem niti nisem odnesla, saj je bilo že tako preveč sladkarij...sem jih pa pojedla sama :) hehe :)

p.s. komaj čakam, da bom lahko krasila zabave svojega otročička :) Pekle bodo pa babice :)

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My cousin's daughter celebrated her 5th birthday yesterday so I decided to make her some party essentials :) It was perfect for Neat and tangled challenge and I really ADORE their products :) I started with water bottles. Since young children often mix their bottles, I decided to stamp the background and add some foam letters. I used many Neat and Tangled stamps and N&T alphabet die for the letters. Secondly I created banners with her name - EMILIJA and I chose purple colour, since it is her favourite colour :) I cut the letters by hand and created stamped background from many N&T stamps :) I added glittery number 5 :) Lastly I created a simple birthday card and some muffin decorations. 

If I am honest I didn't give her muffins because there was already enough candy on the party :)

I really enjoyed making her these cute essentials :) Hope you like it...she did :)

P.S. I can't wait to make some party decor for my little one.....still waiting for him/her :) Hope he/she arrives soon :)

This is how I look right now :))) Few days to go :)

I'm submitting these to NEAT & TANGLED CHALLENGE - party ensemble :) 

Supplies used: Neat and Tangled Journaling alphas - dies, Beary Merry, Prehistoric, Kitty's favourite things, Into the woods, Beach day, Flamingo Floatie, Purrrfect :) 

                         

Bundle of joy - heavy photo alert

Danes samo na hitro v slovenščini...bom zvečer dopisala še kaj in priložila druge fotke-te sem namreč slikala ponoči.

Ker v roku enega meseca pričakujemo novega člana, sem se morala odpovedati svoji doooooolgi (2,5m) mizi. Prejšnji teden sva odšla v Ikeo in mi kupila novo mizo in pripomočke za moj mali ustvarjalni kotiček v dnevni sobi :) (slike sledijo drugič). In moram priznati, da sem navdušena - čisto sem padla v ustvarjanje in Winnie & Walter Birthday Bash mi je dal pravi zagon. 

Glede na to, da imam že res ogromen trebuh in me daje nespečnost...sem v zadnjih 3 dneh naredila 7 kartic, kar je zame rekord :)

Spodaj jih objavljam in hkrati obljubljam, da naložim še nove fotke, ko bom slikala pri dnevni svetlobi.

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In a month we are expecting our first baby :) ....and because of our little bundle of joy is on the way, I got my new craft corner in the living room. We went to Ikea last week and I have to admit I'm loving the new desk. I got my mojo back and I have to thank Winnie&Walter Birthday Bash challenges :)

I made 7 cards in last 3 days, which is a record for me. Unfortunatly my photos are not best quality, since I took photos at night. I will upload better photos tomorrow - I promise :)

I made these cards:

SHAKER CHALLENGE WITH LEA

DIE CHALLENGE WITH LYDIA
USE YOUR SCRAPS CHALLENGE WITH KELLY

FOUR CHALLENGE WITH SHAY

INSPIRATION CHALLENGE WITH GAYATRI - you can see the inspiration photo at the end of the post
COMEBACK CHALLENGE WITH TAHEERAH - I CASE(d) Vanessa's card HERE

GRID CHALLENGE WITH KAREN

WATERCOLOR WITH A TWIST CHALLENGE WITH HEATHER
REPETITIVE STAMPING CHALLENGE WITH CRYSTAL

I used Winnie and Walter Welcome to the family stamp set, Neat and Tangled stamp set+stencils, Copic and Zig markers and Mama Elephant frame die :)

HOPE YOU LIKE MY CARD. THANKS FOR STOPPING BY <3

Vse najboljše - happy birthday

I'm participating at Papertrey ink sketch challenge :) I was really happy to see that they have their anniversary going on right now and I have a lot of spare time to craft :)

I chose Heather's sketch to play with :)

I know I'm repeating myself but I really wish I had more versatile sentiments in Slovene language. I used Papertrey ink plane die and stamp, Neat and tangled sentiment, Paper Smooches stamp (cloud) and Mama Elephant scalloped dies :)

Thanks for stopping by :)

Hugs,
Daša

Hvala

Že kar nekaj časa imam Altenew štampiljko - fotoaparat, a je še nisem uspela uporabiti. Do včeraj. Idejo sem imela že nekaj časa v glavi, sicer se na koncu ni izšlo vse po načrtovanem....in nastala je kartica spodaj. Je pa namenjena v zahvalo mlademu fotografskemu paru, ki naju je že fotografiral in naju bo tudi sedaj - v nosečnosti in kasneje, ko mala biba prijoka na svet :) 

Uporabila sem altenew štampiljko fotoaparata ter neat&tangled štampiljko napisa :)

V LETU 2018 VAM VSEM ŽELIM VSE NAJLEPŠE - BODITE SREČNI, ZDRAVI IN USTVARJALNI <3

Slovenia - Jezersko 31. 12. 2017

I made this card using ALTENEW capture moment stamp set. I had an idea about this card for a while and I finally took time to make it happen :) I made it for a young couple - photographers who took photos of us last year. They will be taking also our pregnancy photos in few weeks and then in April they will be shooting out little bundle of joy :)

I'm submitting this card to Altenew inspiration challenge 2017 😉 and Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - anything goes.